Atlas and Poseidon Announce Completion of Acquisition by Poseidon Acquisition Corp.
28 Marzo 2023 - 1:35PM
Atlas Corp. (“Atlas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ATCO) and Poseidon
Acquisition Corp. ("Poseidon"), an entity formed by certain
affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited ("Fairfax"),
certain affiliates of the Washington Family ("Washington"), David
Sokol, Chairman of the Board of Atlas, and Ocean Network Express
Pte. Ltd. ("ONE"), and certain of their respective affiliates,
today announced the completion of the previously announced
transaction pursuant to which Poseidon acquired all outstanding
common shares of Atlas not already owned by Fairfax, Washington and
Mr. Sokol. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of
Merger, dated October 31, 2022, by and among the Company, Poseidon
and Poseidon Merger Sub, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), Merger Sub merged
with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company
continuing as the surviving company in the Merger. Each Atlas
common share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the
effective time of the Merger, other than common shares held by
Fairfax, Washington and Mr. Sokol, was converted into the right to
receive $15.50 per share in cash. In addition, as previously
announced, the first quarter dividend of $0.125 per share payable
to common shareholders of record as of March 20, 2023 will be paid
on March 31, 2023.
In connection with the consummation of the Merger, the Company
requested that trading of the common shares on the New York Stock
Exchange (the “NYSE”) be suspended with immediate effect (the
“delisting”). Atlas preferred shares will remain outstanding and
continue to trade on the NYSE.
Each of the Merger and the delisting constitutes a “Make-Whole
Fundamental Change” under that certain indenture dated as of
December 21, 2020, by and among the Company, Seaspan Corporation, a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and The Bank of New York
Mellon, as trustee, governing the exchangeable senior notes due
2025.
Advisors
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as financial advisor to
the Special Committee and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP are serving as legal
advisors to the Special Committee. Citi is serving as financial
advisor to ONE and Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal
advisor to ONE. Torys LLP is serving as legal advisor to Fairfax,
K&L Gates LLP is serving as legal advisor to Washington, and
Honigman LLP is serving as legal advisor to David Sokol and
Poseidon.
About Atlas
Atlas is a leading global asset management company,
differentiated by its position as a best-in-class owner and
operator with a focus on disciplined capital deployment to create
sustainable shareholder value. We target long-term, risk-adjusted
returns across high-quality infrastructure assets in the maritime
sector, energy sector and other infrastructure verticals. For more
information visit atlascorporation.com.
About Fairfax
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company which,
through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in property and
casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment
management.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking statements.” All
statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address
activities, events or developments that the Company expects,
projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future
are forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to rely on
these forward-looking statements, which speak only as the date of
this release. The Company undertakes no obligation and does not
intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events
or circumstances occurring after this release. These statements are
based on current expectations of future events, are not guarantees
of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control and
are difficult to predict. If underlying assumptions prove
inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual
events could vary materially from the Company’s expectations. When
considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in
mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements found in the
Company’s filings with the SEC, which include, but are not limited
to, those found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the
year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2023,
the Company’s Proxy Statement filed as an exhibit to Schedule
13e-3, filed with the SEC on January 9, 2023, and the Company’s
other filings with the SEC.
For further information:
Atlas Contacts:
Investor Inquiries:
Will KostlivyInvestor RelationsAtlas Corp.Tel.
+1-888-829-0013Email: IR@atlascorporation.com
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Contacts:
John VarnellVice President, Corporate DevelopmentTel.
+1-416-367-4941
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