John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) submitted the non-binding initial proposal to the company and the proposal sets out the following proposed terms and conditions:
- Conditions: The non-binding initial proposal states a voluntary takeover bid may be submitted subject to (i) conclusion of a satisfactory due diligence and (ii) final approval by JBT´s board of directors. The non-binding initial proposal from JBT further states that if and when a voluntary takeover bid is made, it would be subject the following conditions:
- Regulatory approvals
- A vote of the JBT shareholders
- A minimum tender condition of 90%
- Proposed valuation / consideration: In the non-binding initial proposal JBT proposes a valuation of EUR 3.15 per shares (ISK 482 per share based on an ISK / EUR exchange rate of 153.3) for 100% of the outstanding shares in Marel. The non-binding initial proposal stipulates that this valuation was formulated assuming fully diluted shares outstanding of 754 million and is inclusive of the absorption of Marel´s existing debt of EUR 827 million.
- Consideration mix: The non-binding initial proposal provides that 25% of the proposed consideration would be paid in cash and 75% in the form of shares in JBT. It is further stated that Marel´s shareholders would hold approximately 36% of JBT´s shares following the potential transaction. No further information is provided on the price per share in JBT or possible exchange rate.
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