---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-294860"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JBTM"
cik: "0001433660"
company_name: "JBT MAREL Corp"
filed_at: "2023-12-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T12:42:27.274960+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JBT proposes €3.40/share acquisition of Marel hf, 46% premium, ~€3.4B EV

## Summary
- JBT submitted enhanced €3.40 per share offer (ISK511) for Marel; 46% premium to Nov 23, 2023 unaffected price.
- Irrevocable undertaking secured from Eyrir Invest hf, which holds 24.7% of Marel shares, supporting the proposal.
- Flexible consideration: up to 50% cash; Marel shareholders could own 29% (50/50 mix) or 45% (all-stock) of combined company.
- Strategic rationale: complementary food & beverage technology portfolios, cross-selling, cost synergies, and expanded global reach.
- JBT commits to significant Icelandic presence (European HQ in Gardabaer) and proportional board representation for Marel.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-294860
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JBTM
- cik: 0001433660
- company_name: JBT MAREL Corp
- filed_at: 2023-12-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433660/000119312523294860/0001193125-23-294860-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433660/000119312523294860/d510827d8k.htm

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