M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
ROIC to be acquired by Blackstone affiliates for $17.50 per share in cash
RETAIL OPPORTUNITY INVESTMENTS CORP
- Stockholders to receive $17.50 cash per share; Blackstone Real Estate Partners X L.P. is the buyer.
- Deal includes a $78M termination fee for ROIC and a $239M reverse termination fee for Blackstone.
- Transaction subject to stockholder approval, customary closing conditions; no financing condition.
- ROIC Board unanimously approved and recommends stockholders vote in favor of the merger.
- Bylaws amended to designate exclusive forum for Securities Act and state law claims in Maryland.