02.01.2020,
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Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers
02.01.2020
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ams announces final result in takeover offer for OSRAM
Final acceptance level of 59.9% at the end of the additional acceptance period\nOffer expected to close in second quarter 2020 upon receipt of regulatory approvals\nEGM planned for 24 January 2020 to resolve on the rights issue\nPremstaetten, Austria (2 January 2020) -- ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide
supplier of high performance sensor solutions, announces the final results of
its all-cash takeover offer of OSRAM Licht AG ("OSRAM") (the "Offer"). ams
achieved a final acceptance level of 59.9% by the end of the additional
acceptance period. The closing of the Offer remains subject to receipt of
regulatory approvals and is expected to occur in the second quarter 2020.
ams intends to invite its shareholders to an Extraordinary General Meeting
("EGM") to resolve on a rights issue in the amount of EUR 1,649 million to
partially refinance the acquisition financing. The EGM is planned to be held on
24 January 2020 and the invitation will be published shortly.
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About ams
ams is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced sensor
solutions. Our mission is to shape the world with sensor solutions by providing
a seamless interface between humans and technology.
ams' high-performance sensor solutions drive applications requiring small form
factor, low power, highest sensitivity and multi-sensor integration. Products
include sensor solutions, sensor ICs, interfaces and related software for
consumer, communications, industrial, medical, and automotive markets.
With headquarters in Austria, ams employs about 9,000 people globally and serves
more than 8,000 customers worldwide. ams is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange
(ticker symbol: AMS). More information about ams can be found at
https://ams.com
https://ams.com/
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Important notice:
This announcement is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer
to sell shares in OSRAM ("OSRAM Shares"). The terms and further provisions
regarding the Offer by ams Offer GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ams, to the
shareholders of OSRAM are set forth in the offer document. Holders of OSRAM
Shares are strongly recommended to read the offer document and to seek
independent advice, where appropriate, in relation to the matters included
therein. Moreover, this announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a
solicitation of an offer to purchase shares in ams.
The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in certain
jurisdictions other than the Federal Republic of Germany and Switzerland may be
restricted by law. Persons who are resident in, or are subject to, other
jurisdictions should inform themselves of, and observe, any applicable
requirements.
The Offer is made in the United States of America in reliance on, and compliance
with, Section 14(e) of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange
Act") and Regulation 14E thereunder, as exempted thereunder by Rule 14d-1(d).
To the extent permissible under applicable law or regulation, and in accordance
with German market practice, ams Offer GmbH or brokers acting on its behalf may,
outside of the United States of America and in compliance with applicable law,
from time to time make certain purchases of, or arrangements to purchase,
directly or indirectly, OSRAM Shares or any securities that are immediately
convertible into, exchangeable for, or exercisable for, OSRAM Shares, other than
pursuant to the Offer, before, during or after the period in which the Offer
will remain open for acceptance. These purchases may occur either in the open
market at prevailing prices or in private transactions at negotiated prices. Any
information about such purchases will be disclosed as required by law or
regulation in Germany or other relevant jurisdictions.
The shares of ams have not been and will not be registered under the U.S.
Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and may not be offered or sold
within the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in
a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities
Act. There will be no public offering of shares in the United States.
This announcement may contain statements about ams and/or its subsidiaries
(together the "ams Group") or OSRAM and/or its subsidiaries (together the "OSRAM
Group") that are or may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking
statements include, without limitation, statements that typically contain words
such as "anticipate", "target", "expect", "estimate", "intend", "plan",
"believe", "hope", "aims", "continue", "will", "may", "should", "would",
"could", or other words of similar meaning. By their nature, forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and
depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. ams cautions
you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the occurrence of such
future events or of future performance and that in particular the actual results
of operations, financial condition and liquidity, the development of the
industry in which ams Group and OSRAM Group operate and the outcome or impact of
the acquisition and related matters on ams Group and/or OSRAM Group may differ
materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements
contained in this announcement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as at
the date of this announcement. Except as required by applicable law, ams does
not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
ams is a registered trademark of ams AG. In addition many of our products and
services are registered or filed trademarks of ams Group. All other company or
product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate
at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.
end of announcement euro adhoc
issuer: ams AG
Tobelbader Strasse 30
A-8141 Premstaetten
phone: +43 3136 500-0
FAX: +43 3136 500-931211
mail: investor@ams.com
WWW: www.ams.com
ISIN: AT0000A18XM4
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stockmarkets: SIX Swiss Exchange
language: English
Digital press kit:
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