14.05.2007 12:48:00
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CEVA Logistics Increases Proposal to Acquire EGL, Inc. for $1.95 Billion in Cash
CEVA Logistics, an Apollo Management VI, L.P. portfolio company, today
announced that it has submitted an increased proposal to the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of EGL, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAGL) to
acquire EGL for approximately $1.95 billion, or $46.00 per share, in
cash. The offer represents a $3 per share increase over CEVA’s
prior offer of $43 per share and was made based on discussions between
CEVA and the Special Committee over the weekend.
CEVA’s proposal is subject to a customary
merger agreement, which has been submitted to the EGL Special Committee
together with CEVA’s offer. The transaction
would be subject to regulatory approvals and the affirmative vote of the
holders of a majority of EGL’s outstanding
shares. The bid is fully financed pursuant to commitments from leading
financial institutions. If accepted by the EGL board, CEVA anticipates
that the transaction would close this summer.
If the transaction is completed, CEVA intends to retain EGL’s
headquarters in Houston and to use EGL’s
operations as a complementary base to expand CEVA’s
scale and product offerings globally.
About CEVA Logistics
CEVA Logistics (formally known as TNT Logistics) is a leading global
logistics and supply chain management company. It designs, implements
and operates complex supply chain solutions on a national, regional or
global scale for multinational and large local companies. The company
provides customers with end-to-end logistics solutions spanning the
entire supply chain. CEVA focuses on a diverse range of market sectors
including automotive, tyres, high-tech/electronics, industrial, fast
moving consumer goods, and publishing & media. CEVA employs
approximately 38,000 people and operates an extensive global network
with facilities in 26 countries worldwide, and maintains 567 warehouses
globally with a combined space of approximately 7.4 million square
meters. For fiscal year 2006, CEVA reported sales of €3.5
billion. CEVA is owned by affiliates of Apollo Management, L.P., one of
the leading private equity investors in the world. For more information
please visit the CEVA web site at www.cevalogistics.com.
About Apollo Management
Founded in 1990, Apollo is a recognized leader in private equity, debt
and capital markets investing. Since its inception, Apollo has
successfully invested over $16 billion in companies representing a wide
variety of industries, both in the U.S. and internationally. Apollo is
currently investing its sixth private equity fund, Apollo Investment
Fund VI, L.P., which along with related co-investment entities, has
approximately $12 billion of committed capital.
Apollo's current and past investments in the distribution,
transportation and logistics industries include Pacer International,
Quality Distribution, Metals USA and United Agri-Products, and it has
other investments in portfolio companies including Affinion, AMC
Entertainment, Berry Plastics, Goodman Global, Hexion Specialty
Chemicals (which includes the former coatings and inks resins division
of Akzo Nobel and Resolution Performance Products formerly owned by
Royal Dutch Shell), Momentive, Realogy, Rexnord, and Unity Media.
Important Additional Information to be Filed with the SEC
In connection with the proposed merger agreement that CEVA may enter
into with EGL, EGL will be required to file a proxy statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”).
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT
WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE PARTIES TO THE MERGER. Investors and security
holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement and other relevant
documents (when available) filed with the SEC from the SEC’s
website at http://www.sec.gov. EGL’s
security holders and other interested parties will also be able to
obtain, without charge, a copy of this press release from CEVA’s
website, www.cevalogistics.com.
EGL has indicated that its security holders and other interested parties
will be able to obtain, without charge, other relevant documents (when
available), including a copy of the proxy statement, by directing a
request by mail or telephone to Investor Relations, EGL, Inc., 15350
Vickery Drive, Houston, Texas 77032, telephone (281) 618-3100, or from
the Company’s website, www.eaglegl.com.
CEVA may be deemed to be a participant in the solicitation of proxies
from EGL’s shareholders with respect to a
proposed merger. CEVA does not own any securities of EGL.
EGL and its directors, executive officers and other members of its
management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies from EGL’s
shareholders with respect to a merger. Information about EGL’s
directors and executive officers and their ownership of EGL’s
common stock is set forth in EGL’s amendment
to its Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006,
filed April 30, 2007, and other recent filings made by EGL with the SEC,
as well as the proxy statement and other relevant documents regarding a
merger which EGL will be required to file with the SEC.
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