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JANEL CORP (JANL): M&A transaction — Janel Corp contributes Janel Group to Rubicon for 86.5% stake; launches tender offer for 91% ownership
JANEL CORP
- On Oct 14, 2025, Janel Corp closed the contribution of Janel Group LLC to Rubicon for 7M new shares, giving Janel Corp ~86.5% voting power.
- Rubicon assumed ~$23M of Janel Group's debt; Janel Group had ~$181.3M revenue and ~$8.7M operating income (TTM ended June 30, 2025).
- Janel Corp plans tender offer on/about Oct 16 to buy up to 426K Rubicon shares at $4.75/share cash, targeting ~91% ownership.
- Prior to closing, Janel Corp owned ~46.6% of Rubicon; deal approved by Rubicon board and disinterested stockholders on Oct 10, 2025.