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EQS-News: Atlantic BidCo’s voluntary public takeover offer for Aareal Bank AG to be closed

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Atlantic BidCo had secured around 84 per cent of Aareal Bank shares at an offer price of €33.00 per share in the course of a voluntary public takeover offer last year.

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  • Atlantic BidCo had secured around 84 per cent of Aareal Bank shares at an offer price of €33.00 per share in the course of a voluntary public takeover offer last year.
  • At completion, the Bidder said it will own around 90 per cent of the shares.
  • Following the closing of the transaction, Aareal Bank Group will continue to pursue its strategic goals based on the “Aareal Next Level” strategy.
  • Jochen Klösges, CEO of Aareal Bank said, “Aareal Bank Group has demonstrated that its strategy is viable even under very challenging conditions.

EQS-News: Atlantic BidCo GmbH: Atlantic BidCo receives all regulatory approvals to complete the voluntary public takeover offer for Aareal Bank AG – Settlement of takeover offer expected in June

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Frankfurt, 22 May 2023 – Atlantic BidCo GmbH (the “Bidder”) today announced that, following the approval by the European Central Bank (“ECB”), it has now obtained all regulatory clearances related to the voluntary public takeover offer for the shares of Aareal Bank AG (“Aareal Bank”).

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  • Frankfurt, 22 May 2023 – Atlantic BidCo GmbH (the “Bidder”) today announced that, following the approval by the European Central Bank (“ECB”), it has now obtained all regulatory clearances related to the voluntary public takeover offer for the shares of Aareal Bank AG (“Aareal Bank”).
  • With today’s approval by the ECB, all offer conditions have now been fulfilled and the settlement of the takeover offer will take place by 7 June 2023.
  • Shareholders that accepted the offer will receive the consideration of EUR 33.00 per tendered Aareal Bank share.
  • Following closing of the takeover offer, the Bidder will own approximately 90 percent of the share capital and the voting rights of Aareal Bank.

INDUS Stockholders Approve Merger at Special Meeting

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDT) (“INDUS” or the “Company”), a U.S. based industrial/logistics REIT, announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held on May 17, 2023, stockholders voted to approve the previously announced proposed merger, whereby affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and GIC will acquire all outstanding shares of INDUS’ common stock (the “Merger”).

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  • INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDT) (“INDUS” or the “Company”), a U.S. based industrial/logistics REIT, announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held on May 17, 2023, stockholders voted to approve the previously announced proposed merger, whereby affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and GIC will acquire all outstanding shares of INDUS’ common stock (the “Merger”).
  • At the special meeting, a total of 8,817,234 shares of common stock of the Company (“Company Common Stock”), representing approximately 86.47% of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock entitled to vote, were present in person or represented by proxy.
  • Holders of 8,809,681 shares, or 99.91% of the votes cast at the meeting, voted in favor of the Merger.
  • INDUS can provide no assurances regarding whether the Merger will close when expected, or at all.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues Investigating the Merger – CVT, STSA, INDT, ROCC

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: STSA ), relating to its proposed sale to Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd.

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  • Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: STSA ), relating to its proposed sale to Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd.
  • INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: INDT ), relating to its proposed sale to affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and GIC Real Estate, Inc..
  • Under the terms of the agreement, INDT shareholders are expected to receive $67.00 in cash per share they own.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, ROCC shareholders are expected to receive 7.49 shares of Baytex and $13.31 in cash per share they own.

Netwrix Announces Strategic Investment from Centerbridge Partners

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

FRISCO, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, today announced a new strategic investment with Centerbridge Partners L.P. (Centerbridge), a global multi-strategy private equity firm. TA Associates (TA), a leading global private equity firm, remains the majority shareholder, with members of Netwrix's senior management team and Updata Partners retaining minority positions in the business.

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  • Leveraging the new investment and continued partnership with TA, Netwrix aims to expand market leadership in data security solutions.
  • FRISCO, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, today announced a new strategic investment with Centerbridge Partners L.P. (Centerbridge), a global multi-strategy private equity firm.
  • "Netwrix solutions help organizations of any size strengthen their security posture across all the primary attack surfaces: data, identity and infrastructure, as well as ensure regulatory compliance," said Steve Dickson, CEO of Netwrix.
  • "Netwrix has a history of delivering cutting-edge capabilities and excellent employee and customer satisfaction," said Dan Mayleben, Executive Chairman of Netwrix.

SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates INDT, PTRS, FOCS

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Friday, May 5, 2023

If you are an INDUS shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .

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  • If you are an INDUS shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .
  • If you are a Partners shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .
  • Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS)’s sale to affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC for $53.00 per share in cash.
  • Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct.

STOCKHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues Investigating the Merger – PTRS, INDT, RADI, ROCC

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Under the terms of the agreement, PTRS shareholders are expected to receive 1.15 shares of LINKBANCORP stock per share they own.

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, PTRS shareholders are expected to receive 1.15 shares of LINKBANCORP stock per share they own.
  • INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: INDT ), relating to its proposed sale to affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and GIC Real Estate, Inc..
  • Under the terms of the agreement, INDT shareholders are expected to receive $67.00 in cash per share they own.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, ROCC shareholders are expected to receive 7.49 shares of Baytex and $13.31 in cash per share they own.

INDUS Announces First Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

For the 2023 first quarter, INDUS recorded a net loss of approximately $5.8 million as compared to net income of approximately $0.3 million for the comparable prior year period.

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  • For the 2023 first quarter, INDUS recorded a net loss of approximately $5.8 million as compared to net income of approximately $0.3 million for the comparable prior year period.
  • General and administrative expenses increased to approximately $9.6 million for the 2023 first quarter as compared to approximately $2.9 million for the comparable prior year period.
  • Interest expense increased to approximately $1.8 million for the 2023 first quarter as compared to approximately $1.5 million in the 2022 first quarter.
  • For the 2023 first quarter, INDUS reported the following second generation leasing metrics3:

SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates INDT, LNKB, PTRS

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

If you are an INDUS shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .

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  • If you are an INDUS shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .
  • If you are a LINKBANCORP shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options .
  • Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email [email protected] or [email protected] .
  • Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct.

Wavecrest Growth Partners Hires New Growth Partner to Help Scale Value Creation Efforts with Portfolio Companies

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Monday, May 1, 2023

BOSTON, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wavecrest Growth Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm focused on investing in B2B SaaS companies, today announced the addition of Chirag Shah as Growth Partner. In his role, Shah will lead the Wavecrest Operating Platform, working with portfolio company teams to provide strategic expertise and guidance on value creation, operational improvement, and go-to-market execution as they scale their businesses.

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  • BOSTON, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wavecrest Growth Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm focused on investing in B2B SaaS companies, today announced the addition of Chirag Shah as Growth Partner.
  • "Wavecrest's Operating Platform and collaborative approach to working with lower middle-market, B2B software companies to drive growth is best in class.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Chirag to our team," said Vaibhav Nalwaya, Managing Partner of Wavecrest Growth Partners.
  • Wavecrest created the Wavecrest Operating Platform, a proprietary suite of tools, benchmarks, and resources to help its companies optimize their operations and achieve maximum success while they scale.