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MW Investment B.V. completes take-private acquisition of Meltwater

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Meltwater shareholders were entitled to receive NOK 18.00 settled in cash, shares in the Offeror, or a combination thereof.

Key Points: 
  • Meltwater shareholders were entitled to receive NOK 18.00 settled in cash, shares in the Offeror, or a combination thereof.
  • As a result of the transaction, Meltwater has been delisted from trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • Our longstanding investment in Meltwater is based on our confidence in its leadership position, strong culture, and team, and we remain very confident in the company’s future potential.
  • J.P. Morgan Securities PLC and DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, served as financial advisors to Meltwater.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Meltwater Shareholders Vote “FOR” MW Investment B.V. Voluntary Offer

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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OSLO, Norway, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meltwater N.V. (“Meltwater” or the “Company”), a global leader in media and social intelligence, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) both have recommended that Meltwater shareholders vote “FOR” the voluntary offer (the “Offer”) from MW Investment B.V. (“MWI” or the “Offeror”) to acquire all outstanding shares of Meltwater shares at a price of NOK 18.00 per share (the "Offer Price"). ISS and Glass Lewis make proxy voting recommendations to their subscribers, including most of the major institutional investors globally, on how to vote in shareholder meetings.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meltwater N.V. (“Meltwater” or the “Company”), a global leader in media and social intelligence, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) both have recommended that Meltwater shareholders vote “FOR” the voluntary offer (the “Offer”) from MW Investment B.V. (“MWI” or the “Offeror”) to acquire all outstanding shares of Meltwater shares at a price of NOK 18.00 per share (the "Offer Price").
  • ISS and Glass Lewis make proxy voting recommendations to their subscribers, including most of the major institutional investors globally, on how to vote in shareholder meetings.
  • The ISS and Glass Lewis recommendations validate both the special committee’s thorough and comprehensive process as well as its outcome.
  • MW Investment B.V.’s proposed acquisition of Meltwater offers shareholders an opportunity to realize significant, immediate and certain cash value for their shares.

CSC Reaches Conditional Agreement to Acquire Intertrust N.V.

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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CSC, the worlds leading provider of business, legal, tax, and digital brand services, announces a conditional agreement has been reached on a recommended public offer for all issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Intertrust.

Key Points: 
  • CSC, the worlds leading provider of business, legal, tax, and digital brand services, announces a conditional agreement has been reached on a recommended public offer for all issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Intertrust.
  • The combination of CSC and Intertrust creates a clear and differentiated leader for clients on an international scale, built on the combined strengths of each others global teams with complementary geographic and service offerings.
  • CSCs success is built on its ability to provide its clients with best-in-class solutions to efficiently manage and enable key business processes.
  • Since 2002, CSC has made more than 25 strategic acquisitions, building a solid reputation for successfully integrating deals while increasing profitability and customer loyalty.