Steel & Tube No Support for Non-Binding Indicative Offer
3 October 2018
STU / NZX ANNOUNCEMENT
NO SUPPORT FOR NON-BINDING INDICATIVE OFFER TO ACQUIRE STU
Steel & Tube’s Board advises no support for non-binding indicative offer from Fletcher Building to
acquire Steel & Tube
On 10 September 2018, Steel & Tube Holdings Limited (NZX: STU) received a non-binding, indicative
and confidential offer (NBIO) from Fletcher Building Limited to acquire the company.
Steel & Tube’s Board has carefully considered the NBIO and sought expert legal and commercial
advice. The Board does not support the indicative offer, for a number of reasons including:
•
The NBIO of $1.70 per share significantly undervalues Steel & Tube’s Board’s view of the
company’s value.
•
The proposed acquisition would need clearance under the Commerce Act, which would take
some time to work through due to Fletcher’s vertical presence and significant size in several
steel product markets.
Chair of Steel & Tube, Susan Paterson, said: “The fact that Fletchers has made this indicative offer
speaks to our reputation and the strength of our business. Obviously Fletchers sees a lot of value in
our business and its future potential as the benefits of our turn-around strategy start to become
clear... as do we.”
Steel & Tube recently reaffirmed its FY19 guidance of earnings before interest and tax of $25 million
on the back of the continuing positive progress being made under the company’s ‘Striving for
Excellence’ strategy. The company has a clear focus on growth and improving financial performance
as it positions itself as New Zealand’s leading supplier of steel products. While the market remains
highly competitive, Steel & Tube continues to win new customers, sign large contracts, increase
efficiencies and reduce costs.
Steel & Tube’s solid foundation has recently been strengthened with a successful capital raising. The
Board and Management are confident in the improving performance of the company, and remain
focused on providing high quality steel solutions and products and delivering value for employees,
customers and shareholders.
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Mark Malpass
Steel & Tube CEO
Tel: +64 27 777 0327
Email: mark.malpass@steelandtube.co.nz
Jackie Ellis
Media and communications
Tel: +64 27 246 2505
Email: jackie@ellisandco.co.nz
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