Leading Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Analogic Shareholders Vote “For” Proposed Analogic Acquisitio...
June 11 2018 - 8:00AM
Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ:ALOG) (“the Company” or “Analogic”), a
provider of leading-edge healthcare and security solutions, today
announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass
Lewis, the leading providers of proxy research and vote
recommendations to the institutional investment community, have
both recommended that Analogic stockholders vote “FOR” approval of
the merger agreement under which Analogic will be acquired by an
affiliate of Altaris Capital Partners, LLC, a leading private
investment firm.
Bernard Bailey, chairman of the Analogic Board of Directors,
commented, “We are pleased to receive positive recommendations from
ISS and Glass Lewis. Their support reinforces the Board’s view that
this transaction provides the best combination of value and
certainty for shareholders. We believe that these recommendations
further indicate that the Altaris agreement, which followed a
comprehensive and public strategic review process, is in the best
interests of our investors.”
The Board reviewed a variety of strategic alternatives, the
continued operation of the Company on a standalone basis and
competitive acquisition offers, with the goal of delivering maximum
value to Analogic’s shareholders and mitigating future execution
risk. The transaction price of $84.00 per share represents a 25%
premium to the Company’s closing share price of $67.45 on June 7,
2017, the day after Analogic announced the launch of its strategic
review process. Analogic’s Board of Directors voted unanimously in
support of the transaction.
Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 21,
2018
Analogic will hold a special meeting of shareholders on June 21,
2018. The Company encourages its stockholders of record at the
close of business on May 11, 2018 to vote “FOR”
each of the proposals relating to the transaction, as a failure to
vote will have the same effect as a vote against the transaction.
If shareholders have any questions or need assistance submitting a
proxy to have shares of Company common stock voted at the special
meeting, please call Georgeson LLC, the Company’s proxy solicitor,
toll-free at (866) 431-2105.
About Analogic
Analogic provides leading-edge healthcare and security
technology solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save
lives. Analogic is recognized around the world for advanced imaging
and real-time guidance technologies used for disease diagnosis and
treatment as well as for automated threat detection. Analogic’s
market-leading ultrasound systems, led by its flagship BK
Ultrasound brand, used in procedure-driven markets such as urology,
surgery, and point-of-care, are sold to clinical practitioners
around the world. Analogic’s advanced imaging technologies are also
used in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
and digital mammography systems, as well as automated threat
detection systems for aviation security. Analogic is headquartered
just north of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit
www.analogic.com.
Analogic and the globe logo are registered trademarks of
Analogic Corporation.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Analogic filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC in
connection with the transaction (the “Proxy Statement”), including
a form of proxy card, on May 16, 2018. The Proxy Statement and form
of proxy card have been mailed to Analogic’s shareholders.
The Proxy Statement contains important information about
Altaris, Analogic, the merger and related matters. Investors and
security holders are urged to read the Proxy Statement
carefully.
Investors and security holders can obtain free copies of the
Proxy Statement and other documents filed with the SEC by Analogic
through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In
addition, investors and security holders can obtain free copies of
the Proxy Statement from Analogic by contacting Analogic’s Investor
Relations department at investorrelations@analogic.com or by
calling 978-326-4058.
Analogic and its directors and executive officers may be deemed
to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect to the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Information regarding Analogic’s directors and executive
officers, including the direct and indirect interests of Analogic’s
directors and executive officers in the merger, is contained in the
Analogic’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31,
2017, its proxy statement dated November 2, 2017 and in the Proxy
Statement dated May 16, 2018, each of which is filed with the
SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from
the sources listed above.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release regarding the proposed
transaction between Altaris and Analogic, the expected timetable
for completing the transaction, future financial and operating
results, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future
opportunities for the combined company and any other statements
about future expectations, plans, and prospects for the Company,
including statements containing the words “believes,”
“anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” and similar expressions,
constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results
may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking
statements as a result of various important factors, including the
risk that the proposed merger may not be completed in a timely
manner, or at all, which may adversely affect Analogic’s business
and the price of its common stock; the failure to satisfy all of
the closing conditions of the proposed merger, including the
approval of the merger agreement by Analogic’s stockholders; the
occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could
give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; the effect of
the announcement or pendency of the proposed merger on Analogic’s
business, operating results, and relationships with customers,
suppliers, competitors and others; risks that the proposed merger
may disrupt Analogic’s current plans and business operations;
potential difficulties retaining employees as a result of the
proposed merger; risks related to the diverting of management’s
attention from Analogic’s ongoing business operations; the outcome
of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Analogic
related to the merger agreement or the proposed merger; risks
relating to product development and commercialization, limited
demand for the Company’s products, or the limited number of
customers for such products; risks associated with competition;
uncertainties associated with regulatory agency approvals;
competitive pricing pressures; downturns in the economy; the risk
of potential intellectual property litigation; acquisition related
risks; and other factors discussed in our most recent quarterly and
annual reports filed with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking
statements included in this press release represent the Company’s
views as of the date of this document. While the Company
anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the
Company’s views to change, the Company specifically disclaims any
obligation to update these forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
representing the Company’s views as of any later date.
For Further Information:
Investor and Media Contact:Mark NamaroffSr.
Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications (978)
326-4058investorrelations@analogic.com
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