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`6/28/2018
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`Aladdin agrees to private equity buy-out, merger with SafeNet
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`Nasdaq-listed Israeli authentication technology vendor
`Aladdin Knowledge Systems has agreed to a $160 million
`takeover by a group led by private equity firm Vector Capital.
`The company will be merged with SafeNet, another of Vector
`Capital's portfolio companies.
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`Under the terms of the agreement, Aladdin shareholders will receive
`$11.50 per share in cash for each share of common stock they hold.
`This represents a premium of approximately 20% over Aladdin's
`closing share price on January 9, 2009, the last trading day prior to
`today's announcement, and a premium of approximately 64% over
`Aladdin's closing share price on January 5, 2009, the last trading day
`prior to Aladdin's announcement that it was in continuing discussions
`with Vector Capital regarding a possible strategic transaction.
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`"After extensive negotiations and careful and thorough analysis,
`conducted with our independent advisors, the board has unanimously
`endorsed this transaction as in the best interests of the company and
`our shareholders," said Yanki Margalit, chairman and CEO of Aladdin
`Knowledge Systems.
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`Commenting on the announcement, David Fishman, partner at Vector
`Capital, said, "We believe that placing Aladdin's DRM and
`authentication assets under common management with those of our
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`Aladdin agrees to private equity buy-out, merger with SafeNet
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`portfolio company, SafeNet, a global leader in information security,
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`makes considerable strategic sense and will greatly benefit all
`stakeholders. Aladdin is an exceptional company, with significant
`potential and a strong commitment to its employees, partners and
`customers worldwide. We understand Aladdin's industry and business
`well, and look forward to working collaboratively to ensure a smooth
`and expeditious transition."
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`Vector Capital acquired SafeNet in March 2007 for $634 million.
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`The Aladdin transaction is subject to certain closing conditions,
`including the approval of Aladdin's shareholders, antitrust regulatory
`approvals, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
`Approximately 14% of Aladdin's outstanding shares in the aggregate
`are held by an affiliate of Vector Capital, and directors of Aladdin,
`including Mr. Margalit, have entered into a voting agreement for 19%
`of the outstanding shares pursuant to which they have agreed to vote
`all of their shares in favour of the transaction. There is no financing
`condition to consummate the transaction. The transaction is expected
`to close following the satisfaction of all closing conditions, which is
`anticipated to occur in the next two to three months. Wells Fargo
`Foothill, part of Wells Fargo & Company, has committed to provide
`debt financing in support of the acquisition.
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`The transaction will be presented to Aladdin shareholders for approval
`at Aladdin's Extraordinary General Meeting, which will be scheduled as
`soon as practicable.
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