AI English summary of an SEC filing — figures as filed
Emerson Electric EMREmerson said it entered into a merger agreement with Aspen Technology and Emersub CXV, Inc. on January 26, 2025, under which a subsidiary will launch a tender offer to buy AspenTech common stock for $265 per share in cash, without interest.
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AI summaryEmerson said it entered into a merger agreement with Aspen Technology and Emersub CXV, Inc. on January 26, 2025, under which a subsidiary will launch a tender offer to buy AspenTech common stock for $265 per share in cash, without interest.
The company said it currently owns approximately 57.4% of AspenTech's outstanding shares. In a press release, it put the value of the minority stake being acquired at $7.2 billion, the fully diluted market capitalization of the whole company at $17.0 billion, and the enterprise value at $16.8 billion.
The company said the tender offer will initially remain open for a minimum of 20 business days from its commencement date. It said the offer is subject to a non-waivable condition that a majority of the shares held by minority stockholders, excluding shares owned by Emerson and other excluded holders, be validly tendered and not withdrawn. The company also said the deadline for extending the offer is April 26, 2025.
The company said it expects the transaction to close in the first half of calendar 2025 and plans to finance it with cash on hand and debt. It also explained that the merger agreement provides for AspenTech to pay Emerson a termination fee of $221,000,000 in certain specified events.
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Emerson Enters Deal for Remaining AspenTech Shares
Emerson said it entered into a merger agreement with Aspen Technology and Emersub CXV, Inc. on January 26, 2025, under which a subsidiary will launch a tender offer to buy AspenTech common stock for $265 per share in cash, without interest.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Current Stake and Transaction Value
The company said it currently owns approximately 57.4% of AspenTech's outstanding shares. In a press release, it put the value of the minority stake being acquired at $7.2 billion, the fully diluted market capitalization of the whole company at $17.0 billion, and the enterprise value at $16.8 billion.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Tender Offer Period and Majority-of-Minority Condition
The company said the tender offer will initially remain open for a minimum of 20 business days from its commencement date. It said the offer is subject to a non-waivable condition that a majority of the shares held by minority stockholders, excluding shares owned by Emerson and other excluded holders, be validly tendered and not withdrawn. The company also said the deadline for extending the offer is April 26, 2025.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Expected Closing, Financing and Termination Fee
The company said it expects the transaction to close in the first half of calendar 2025 and plans to finance it with cash on hand and debt. It also explained that the merger agreement provides for AspenTech to pay Emerson a termination fee of $221,000,000 in certain specified events.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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