Brief: Blitz F16-83 GMBH to launch takeover offer for Epigenomics AG

Epigenomics AG

26/04/2017 02:44

April 26 (Reuters) - Epigenomics Ag  ECXn.DE  
    * Epigenomics AG: BLITZ F16-83 GMBH to launch takeover offer 
for Epigenomics AG 
    * Epigenomics - Co, CFIC, Blitz F16-83 GMBH entered business 
combination agreement regarding takeover of Epigenomics by 
bidder 
    * Epigenomics - Other than by CFIC, bidder to be indirectly 
owned by largest current shareholder of Epigenomics, Biochain 
    * Epigenomics - Pursuant to BCA, bidder agreed to launch 
voluntary public takeover offer pursuant to german takeover act 
to buy all outstanding shares of Co 
    * Says under terms of BCA, Epigenomics shareholders will be 
offered 7.52 euros in cash per each ordinary share 
    * Says transaction values Epigenomics' equity, including net 
cash, at approximately 171 million euros 
    * Says current workforce of Epigenomics is not intended to 
be reduced as a consequence of transaction 
 
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