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OPENLANE to repurchase 53% of Series A Convertible Preferred for ~$559M
OPENLANE, Inc.
- Repurchasing 334,028 preferred shares (~53% of Series A) from Apax and Periphas for ~$559M cash.
- Repurchase price of $29.70 per common share on as-converted basis, including future dividend value.
- Expected to close after Sept 30, 2025 and before Oct 20, 2025.
- Reduces Apax preferred holdings by ~50% and Periphas by ~80%; CEO cites strong cash generation.
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