Breaking News – Qantas rejects $11b takeover bid
Qantas has announced this morning that the Qantas Board of Directors has rejected an $11b takeover bid from a consortium led by a US private equity firm and Australia’s largest investment bank, Macquarie Bank.
A media statement by Qantas spokesperson Cassandra Hamlin said, “Qantas Airways Limited notes that there has been significant speculation in the media concerning a possible takeover bid for Qantas.”
“Qantas confirms that, as reported in the media today, it has received a non-binding conditional proposal to acquire 100% of the Company from a Consortium including Allco Equity Partners, Allco, Finance Group, Macquarie Bank, Onex and Texas Pacific Group.”
“The proposed offer price is $5.50 per share and incorporates a number of complex conditions, the requirement for unanimous support by Qantas Directors and a break fee.”
“Implementation is proposed to be effected by way of an off-market takeover bid with a 90% minimum acceptance condition.”
“The Non-Executive Directors consider that the terms of the proposal are not acceptable.”
“Qantas will keep shareholders informed of any material developments.”
The Mole spoke with a Qantas spokesperson who was not able to reveal any further details or what the next step would be.
The Mole anticipates that the bargaining begins!
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