JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, today announced that the Financial Supervisory Authority of the Central Bank of Iceland (FSA) has granted an extension of the expiration of JBT’s voluntary takeover offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel hf. (ICL: Marel).
The extension was granted as JBT and Marel continue to pursue the requisite regulatory approvals to close the transaction. The voluntary takeover offer, which was initially scheduled to expire on September 2, 2024, will now expire on the earliest date to occur of either November 11, 2024, or three weeks after the date on which all required regulatory clearances are secured, unless such offer period is further extended in accordance with applicable laws and the terms of the definitive agreement between JBT and Marel. JBT intends to issue a press release promptly following receipt of all required regulatory clearances.
Additionally, shareholders that have previously tendered their Marel shares do not need to re-tender their Marel shares or take any other action in response to the extension of the voluntary takeover offer.
“The extension is consistent with our expected timeline to complete the remaining steps to combine with Marel and close the transaction by year end 2024,” said Brian Deck, President and Chief Executive Officer of JBT.
Transaction Advisors
Goldman Sachs Co LLC is acting as JBT’s financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP and LEX are serving as JBT’s legal counsel. Arion banki hf. is acting as JBT’s lead manager for the Icelandic offer and advising on the Icelandic listing, and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. is acting as JBT’s Euronext Amsterdam Exchange agent.
About JBT Corporation
JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry. JBT designs, produces and services sophisticated products and systems for a broad range of end markets, generating roughly one-half of its annual revenue from recurring parts, service, rebuilds and leasing operations. JBT employs approximately 5,100 people worldwide and operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, please visit www.jbtc.com.