Takeover

EQS-News: Oak Holdings GmbH launches voluntary takeover offer for Vantage Towers shares

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星期日, 十二月 18, 2022

During this period, Vantage Towers shareholders will have the opportunity to tender their Vantage Towers Shares into the Takeover Offer.

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  • During this period, Vantage Towers shareholders will have the opportunity to tender their Vantage Towers Shares into the Takeover Offer.
  • The Bidder offers a cash consideration of EUR 32.00 per Vantage Towers Share for the Takeover Offer (“Offer Price”) to Vantage Towers’ minority shareholders.
  • In addition, Vodafone Group plc intends to accept the Takeover Offer for 4.1% of Vantage Towers’ ordinary share capital that was acquired from DLM-TW Holdings S.À.
  • The Management Board and Supervisory Board of Vantage Towers did state, that subject to the review of the offer document, they intend to recommend that minority shareholders accept the Takeover Offer.

EQS-News: Oak Holdings GmbH: Update of Oak Holdings GmbH regarding the 3-months VWAP

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星期日, 十二月 18, 2022

The Bidder intends to offer a cash consideration in the amount of EUR 32.00 per Vantage Share under the Takeover Offer.

Key Points: 
  • The Bidder intends to offer a cash consideration in the amount of EUR 32.00 per Vantage Share under the Takeover Offer.
  • BaFin has in the meantime notified the Bidder that the relevant 3-month volume weighted average price for the Takeover Offer amounts to EUR 26.89.
  • The Expert Opinion assigns a stand-alone equity value of EUR 13,580 million to Vantage Towers or EUR 26.85 per Vantage Towers Share.
  • entered into a share purchase agreement for the sale and transfer of all 20,833,333 Vantage Towers Shares held by DLM-TW Holdings S.À R.L.

Hybrid Entertainment and Technology Company Trioscope Secures Bridge Funding From Entertainment Development Collective KRAFTON, Inc.

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星期二, 十二月 13, 2022

Trioscope , the groundbreaking entertainment and technology company behind Netflixs The Liberator, today announced it has closed the first tranche of bridge financing, led by KRAFTON, Inc., a collective of independent development studios that invests across multimedia entertainment.

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  • Trioscope , the groundbreaking entertainment and technology company behind Netflixs The Liberator, today announced it has closed the first tranche of bridge financing, led by KRAFTON, Inc., a collective of independent development studios that invests across multimedia entertainment.
  • Trioscopes expanded business now includes Trioscope Studios, which develops its own IP and unique content, including Netflixs The Liberator; the George R.R.
  • The company acquired the exclusive rights to develop Enki Bilals popular graphic novel MONSTER into a television series.
  • KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world.

OpenText Completes Notes Offering and Term Loan Amendment as part of Micro Focus Acquisition Financing

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星期四, 十二月 1, 2022

WATERLOO, ON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) announced today that, in connection with its proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition") of Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus"),Open Text Corporation (the "Company" or "OpenText") has closed its offering (the "Notes Offering") of US$1 billion principal amount of 6.90% senior secured fixed rate notes due 2027(the "Notes") and executed an amendment to its first lien term loan facility due 2029 (the "Term Loan").

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  • WATERLOO, ON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) announced today that, in connection with its proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition") of Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus"),Open Text Corporation (the "Company" or "OpenText") has closed its offering (the "Notes Offering") of US$1 billion principal amount of 6.90% senior secured fixed rate notes due 2027(the "Notes") and executed an amendment to its first lien term loan facility due 2029 (the "Term Loan").
  • "With today's announcement, we have completed a solid long-term capital structure for the Acquisition," said OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea.
  • We remain on track to close the Acquisition next quarter and look forward to soon welcoming customers, partners and employees."
  • The net proceeds from the Notes Offering, borrowings under the Term Loan and the Company's existing revolving credit facility, and cash on hand will be used to fund the Acquisition.

EQS-News: Nikon Corporation: Nikon Has Secured 92.38 % of SLM at Expiry of Additional Acceptance Period

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星期日, 十一月 27, 2022

SLM Solutions is a global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions.

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  • SLM Solutions is a global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions.
  • SLM Solutions is home to the worlds fastest metal additive manufacturing machines boasting up to 12 lasers and enabling build rates of up to 1000ccm/h.
  • This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation to make an offer to sell SLM securities.
  • This announcement contains forward-looking statements or statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements with respect to Nikon, the Bidder and SLM.

OpenText Announces Pricing of Notes Offering and Successful Term Loan Syndication as part of Micro Focus Acquisition Financing

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星期三, 十一月 16, 2022

The Notes Offering is expected to close, and the Term Loan credit agreement is expected to be amended, on December 1, 2022, subject in each case to customary conditions.

Key Points: 
  • The Notes Offering is expected to close, and the Term Loan credit agreement is expected to be amended, on December 1, 2022, subject in each case to customary conditions.
  • The net proceeds from the Notes Offering, borrowings under the Term Loan and the Company's existing revolving credit facility, and cash on hand will be used to fund the Acquisition.
  • As previously announced, shareholders of Micro Focus have approved the terms of the Acquisition.
  • The Acquisition is expected to close in the first calendar quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

EQS-News: Nikon has Secured 86.17% in SLM During the Acceptance Period, Additional Acceptance Period Begins on November 5, 2022

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星期一, 十一月 7, 2022

SLM Solutions is a global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions.

Key Points: 
  • SLM Solutions is a global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions.
  • SLM Solutions is home to the worlds fastest metal additive manufacturing machines boasting up to 12 lasers and enabling build rates of up to 1000ccm/h.
  • This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation to make an offer to sell SLM securities.
  • This announcement contains forward-looking statements or statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements with respect to Nikon, the Bidder and SLM.

Micro Focus Shareholders Approve All Cash Acquisition by OpenText

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星期二, 十月 18, 2022

The Acquisition remains subject to satisfaction of the conditions set out in the circular to Micro Focus shareholders in relation to the Acquisition (the Scheme Document), including regulatory clearances.

Key Points: 
  • The Acquisition remains subject to satisfaction of the conditions set out in the circular to Micro Focus shareholders in relation to the Acquisition (the Scheme Document), including regulatory clearances.
  • "We are pleased that Micro Focus shareholders have approved the offer," said OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea.
  • Welook forward to welcoming Micro Focus customers, partners and employees to OpenText."
  • OpenText, The Information Company, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud Editions.

Viasat and Inmarsat Receive Approval for Proposed Combination from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board

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星期二, 十月 18, 2022

FIRB's clearance of Viasat's proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 is the latest approval for the transaction.

Key Points: 
  • FIRB's clearance of Viasat's proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 is the latest approval for the transaction.
  • Mark Dankberg, CEO and executive chairman of Viasat, said: "We're delighted to secure approval from the Australian Government.
  • Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, added: "Approval by Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board is a welcome further endorsement of the sound competitive logic behind the transaction.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements that refer to the scale, capabilities and scope of, and benefits provided by, the proposed combination ofViasatand Inmarsat.

Viasat and Inmarsat Receive Approval for Proposed Combination from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board

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星期二, 十月 18, 2022

FIRB's clearance of Viasat's proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 is the latest approval for the transaction.

Key Points: 
  • FIRB's clearance of Viasat's proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 is the latest approval for the transaction.
  • Mark Dankberg, CEO and executive chairman of Viasat, said: "We're delighted to secure approval from the Australian Government.
  • Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, added: "Approval by Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board is a welcome further endorsement of the sound competitive logic behind the transaction.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements that refer to the scale, capabilities and scope of, and benefits provided by, the proposed combination ofViasatand Inmarsat.