Lexmark International, Inc. has announced the successful completion of the acquisition by a consortium of investors (Consortium) led by Apex Technology Co., Ltd. (Apex) and PAG Asia Capital (PAG). Legend Capital Management Co. Ltd. (Legend Capital) is also a member of the Consortium.
The completion of the transaction follows the receipt of all the necessary approvals, including approval by Lexmark shareholders, regulatory approvals in the US, including the Committee on Foreign Investment, China and certain other foreign jurisdictions, and other customary closing conditions. The Consortium will maintain Lexmark's corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. David Reeder, formerly Lexmark Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Paul Rooke.
Paul Rooke, Lexmark's former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "we are excited to have completed the transaction, which provides significant cash value to our shareholders, benefits our customers and provides new opportunities for our employees. As the company enters its next phase, it is time for the next generation of leadership to continue the work to ensure Lexmark's industry leadership.
"David Reeder is an extraordinary leader and has spent his entire career in technology. Since joining Lexmark, David has worked closely with me on transforming the business, and I believe he is well equipped to continue Lexmark's transformation for our customers and employees."
Lexmark's Enterprise Software group will be separated from Lexmark and rebranded to Kofax. The Consortium and Lexmark will engage in a process to sell the business while focusing on growing the imaging business, particularly in China and the Asia-Pacific region. Lexmark common stock has ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange and under the terms of the merger agreement, which was announced on April 19, 2016, Lexmark shareholders will receive $40.50 per share in cash.
Goldman, Sachs & Co. acted as financial advisor to Lexmark, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz acted as the company's legal counsel. Moelis & Company acted as financial advisor to the Consortium, along with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and King & Wood Mallesons as legal counsel.
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