M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.80
3D Systems delivers binding merger offer to Stratasys with $7 cash + 1.6387 shares per SSYS share
3D SYSTEMS CORP
- Executed merger agreement placed in escrow; can be countersigned after termination of Desktop Metal deal.
- Consideration: $7.00 cash per Stratasys share plus 1.6387 shares of 3D Systems (DDD) common stock.
- $50M reverse termination fee payable to Stratasys if deal fails due to regulatory denial.
- $10M employee retention program; offer expires Oct 5, 2023, if not accepted after Stratasys EGM.
- 3D Systems urges Stratasys shareholders to vote NO on Desktop Metal merger at Sept 28 EGM.