Molex Incorporated（纳斯达克：Molx.,Molx.A宣布，它已签订了由Koch Industries，Inc。收购的最终协议，根据协议条款，Koch Industries将收购Molex的所有优秀股份，包括普通股（Molx.), the Class A Common Stock (Molx.A）和B级常见股票，每股38.50美元以现金为现金，总股票总值约为72亿美元。Based on the closing stock prices on September 6, 2013, the purchase price represents a 42% premium to the equity value of Molex’s publicly-traded stock, specifically a 31% premium to the Common Stock and a 56% premium to the Class A Common Stock.
The agreement has been approved by both the Molex and the Koch Industries boards of directors. Certain members of the Krehbiel Family and certain executive officers of Molex, owning in the aggregate voting stock representing approximately 32% of the Common Stock and 94% of the Class B Common Stock, have entered into voting agreements with Koch by which they have agreed to vote their stock in support of the transaction.
At the close of the transaction, Molex will become a standalone subsidiary of Koch Industries and will continue to be operated by the company’s current management team. Molex, with a 75-year history of industry-leading product innovation, will retain the company name following the transaction as well as its headquarters in Lisle, Illinois.
“After 75 years this was a difficult decision, but our board of directors and our family believe that this transaction, which follows a diligent and thorough review process by the board, provides outstanding benefits for all our stakeholders. Importantly, our shareholders will receive a significant premium and compelling value for their holdings. The transaction is expected to provide substantial opportunities for our worldwide employees, many of whom have spent much of their working lives at Molex and are responsible for the company’s long term success,” said Fred Krehbiel, co-chairman of the Molex board.
“对于我们的客户和员工，此交易将使我们能够在Molex的骄傲过去，加强我们的未来。莫克克克斯副主席和首席执行官Martin Slark表示，我们很高兴与Koch继续进行人们的成长和投资记录，以继续进行人们，创新和技术。“
Charles Koch, chairman and chief executive officer of Koch Industries, considers Molex “an exciting acquisition that matches up well with our culture and our core capabilities. It also provides a significant new platform for growth.
“Molex has become a global leader by focusing on product innovation and value creation, driven by its talented leadership and employees,” Koch said. “We look forward to jointly applying the capabilities of our two companies to help take both to the next level.”
The transaction is not subject to a financing condition, and the parties are targeting a calendar year-end close, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of shareholder and regulatory approvals.
William Blair & Company and BDT & Company are serving as lead financial advisors to Molex in connection with this transaction, and Goldman, Sachs & Co. provided a fairness opinion and other financial advice. Dentons is acting as Molex’s legal advisor. Koch is represented by Latham & Watkins LLP in connection with the transaction.
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