Material Sciences Corporation Announces Completion of Acquisition by an Affiliate of New Star Metals
20 Mars 2014 - 9:05PM
Business Wire
Material Sciences Corporation (“MSC”) (NASDAQ: MASC) today
announced the completion of its acquisition by Zink Acquisition
Holdings Inc., an affiliate of New Star Metals Inc. and Insight
Equity Holdings LLC. Under the terms of the transaction, which was
initially announced on January 9, 2014, MSC was acquired for $12.75
per share in cash. The transaction, which had a fully diluted
equity value of approximately $139 million, closed today following
the approval of the acquisition by MSC stockholders and the receipt
of all required regulatory approvals. In connection with the
transaction, MSC will be delisted from the NASDAQ Capital Market
and terminate its registration and reporting obligations with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, MSC’s former
stockholders have the right to receive $12.75 in cash for each
share of common stock owned immediately prior to the effective time
of the merger. Stockholders who hold shares through a bank, broker
or other nominee will receive instructions from their bank, broker
or other nominee as to how to complete the surrender and receipt of
the merger consideration for their former shares of MSC stock.
Stockholders of record will receive a letter of transmittal and
instructions on how to surrender their former shares of MSC stock
in exchange for the merger consideration. Robert W. Baird & Co.
acted as financial advisor and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP acted as
legal advisor to MSC. Moelis & Company acted as financial
advisor and Hunton & Williams LLP acted as legal advisor to
Zink Acquisition Holdings and New Star Metals.
“The Board of Directors and I are very pleased with the strong
support this merger has received from our stockholders,” said Cliff
Nastas, Material Sciences Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer.
“The successful completion of this transaction is a direct
reflection of the hard work, dedication and sacrifice that each MSC
employee has made for the continued success of the Company over
many years. We are excited to combine with New Star Metals to grow
the business and better serve our customers.”
“We are excited to complete the purchase of MSC and have their
employees join the New Star team. MSC has great facilities, unique
products and a very talented workforce. We look forward to growing
our business by providing our customers with cutting edge products
and unique processing capabilities,” said Patrick Murley, Chief
Executive Officer of New Star Metals Inc.
About MSCMaterial Sciences
Corporation is a leading provider of material-based solutions for
acoustical and coated applications. The Company uses its expertise
in materials, which it leverages through relationships and a
network of partners, to solve customer-specific problems.
For further information about MSC, visit www.matsci.com.
About New Star MetalsNew
Star Metals provides steel processing, building products and supply
chain management across a diverse array of end markets. Based in
the Chicago area, New Star Metals operates through its four
divisions: Electric Coating Technologies, Premier Resource Group,
World Class Corrugating and Canfield Coating.
For further information about New Star Metals, visit
www.newstarmetals.com.
Cautionary Note for Forward-Looking
StatementsThis press release may contain certain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding MSC. These
forward-looking statements are based on current information and
expectations, and are subject to risks and uncertainties discussed
in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which
could cause MSC’s actual results to differ materially from expected
results. MSC undertakes no obligation to publicly update any
forward-looking statement contained in this release, whether as a
result of new information, changed circumstances or future events
or for any other reason, except as expressly required by federal
securities laws.
Material Sciences CorporationDonna Petersen, 847-718-8276
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