ADTH - AdTheorent Holding Company Inc. Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Acquisition by Cadent LLC | Benzinga
NEW YORK, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc. ("AdTheorent" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ADTH), a machine learning pioneer delivering measurable value for programmatic advertisers, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino ("HSR") Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, with respect to the previously announced agreement for the Company to be acquired by Cadent, LLC for $3.21 per share in cash, or approximately $324 million.
The HSR waiting period expired at 11:59 p.m. on May 6, 2024, which was a condition to the closing of the pending transaction.
About AdTheorent:
AdTheorent uses advanced machine learning technology and privacy-forward solutions to deliver impactful advertising campaigns for marketers. AdTheorent's advanced machine learning-powered media buying platform powers its predictive targeting, predictive audiences, geo-intelligence, audience extension solutions and in-house creative capability, Studio A\T. Focused on the predictive value of machine learning models, AdTheorent's product suite and flexible transaction models allow advertisers to identify the most qualified potential consumers coupled with the optimal creative experience to deliver superior results, measured by each advertiser's real-world business goals. AdTheorent is headquartered in New York, with fourteen locations across the United States and Canada.
AdTheorent is consistently recognized with numerous technology, product, growth and workplace awards. AdTheorent was named "Best Buy-Side Programmatic Platform" in the 2023 Digiday Technology Awards and was honored with an AI Breakthrough Award and "Most Innovative Product" (B.I.G. Innovation Awards) for six consecutive years. Additionally, AdTheorent is the only seven-time recipient of Frost & Sullivan's "Digital Advertising Leadership Award." In September 2023, evidencing its continued prioritization of its team, AdTheorent was named a Crain's Top 100 Best Place to Work in NYC for the tenth consecutive year. AdTheorent ranked tenth in the Large Employer Category and 26th Overall in 2023. For more information, visit adtheorent.com.
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This release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the "proposed merger"). In connection with the proposed merger, the Company filed its Preliminary Proxy Statement on April 30, 2024. This communication is not a substitute for the Preliminary Proxy Statement or any other document that AdTheorent may file with the SEC or send to its stockholders in connection with the proposed merger. If and when the Company files its proxy statement in definitive form (the "Definitive Proxy Statement") with the SEC, the Company will mail the Definitive Proxy Statement and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the proposed merger. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE COMPANY'S DEFINITIVE PROXY ...