Biotest AG: Joint reasoned statement of Biotest AG - Management Board and Supervisory Board recommend to accept tender offer of CREAT Group
News: Biotest AG / Key word(s): Statement / Dreieich, 1 June, 2017. Today, the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Biotest AG published their joint reasoned statement, pursuant to Section 27 of the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (Wertpapiererwerbs- und Übernahmegesetz - WpÜG), in respect of the offer document published by Tiancheng (Germany) Pharmaceutical Holdings AG, the bidding company of CREAT Group, on 18 May 2017. In this statement, following a due process of review, the Management Board and Supervisory Board recommend that shareholders accept the offer. This recommendation is explained in further detail in the joint reasoned statement. Following an in-depth appraisal, the Management Board and Supervisory Board have independently formed the opinion that the consideration offered by the Bidder is fair within the meaning of Section 31 para. 1 WpÜG and that the implementation of the Offer is in the interest of Biotest and its shareholders In assessing the fairness of the offer consideration from a financial point of view, the Management Board and Supervisory Board were advised by Credit Suisse, which has issued a written Fairness Opinion in which it concludes that the offer price for Biotest shareholders is fair to such shareholders from a financial point of view. Especially in light of the recent operational challenges and the difficult transition period during the implementation of the Biotest Next Level (BNL) strategy, Biotest's Management Board and Supervisory Board welcome Creat's offer and believe it represents attractive value for shareholders of both share classes. Together with Creat, Biotest aims to strengthen and expand its global competitiveness by continuing to develop new products, further pursuing existing projects such as Biotest Next Level (BNL) as well as by strengthening its international presence. The complete joint reasoned statement by the Management Board and the Supervisory Board of Biotest AG can be accessed via the following link: http://www.biotest.com/de/en/investor_relations/takeover-offer.cfm About Biotest
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Language: | English |
Company: | Biotest AG |
Landsteinerstraße 5 | |
63303 Dreieich | |
Germany | |
Phone: | 0 61 03 - 8 01-0 |
Fax: | 0 61 03 - 8 01-150 |
E-mail: | investor_relations@biotest.de |
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ISIN: | DE0005227235, DE0005227201 |
WKN: | 522723, 522720 |
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