Randall Bearings, Inc. (OTC: RBRG) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with the trust that owns a majority of its outstanding shares, pursuant to which, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, the company’s majority shareholder will acquire all company shares not owned by it or its affiliates.
Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the company’s Board of Directors, shareholders will receive per share consideration of $42.00 in cash. The merger is subject to certain closing conditions, including shareholder approval. The merger is expected to be completed prior to the end of 2018.
About Randall Bearings
Randall Bearings, Inc., an ISO 9001 certified company, is the premier bronze machining facility in the industry. Randall not only specializes in custom bronze machined parts but also offers a full standard line of cast bronze bushings, pillow blocks, continuous cast solid and tubular bronze bars. The company is a global supplier of machined bronze components to the Oil and Gas, Construction and Mining, Fluid Control, Agricultural, Transportation, & Construction Industries. For more information, visit http://www.randallbearings.com.
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Important Information For Investors And Shareholders
The proposed transaction will be submitted to Randall Bearings’ shareholders for their consideration. The company will mail materials relevant to the proposed transaction, including its proxy statement, to its shareholders. Randall Bearings’ shareholders are urged to read all relevant documents mailed by the company, including the proxy statement for the proposed transaction, because they will contain important information. Copies of the proxy statement and other relevant materials, when mailed, will be available free of charge from Randall Bearings by contacting the company as follows:
Randall Bearings, Inc.
Attn: David L. Wierwille - CFO
1046 Greenlawn Ave.
P.O. Box 1258
Lima, Ohio 45802
(419) 223-1075
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Randall Bearings, Inc.
David L. Wierwille, CFO, 419-223-1075