Update re non-binding indicative proposal

Rakon Limited
T +64 9 573 5554
8 Sylvia Park Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand
Private Bag 99943, Newmarket, Auckland 1149, New Zealand
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18 December 2023

Update re non-binding indicative proposal
On 11 December 2023, Rakon Limited (NZX:RAK) informed the market that its board had received an
unsolicited, non-binding, indicative proposal with a view to entering discussions about a potential
acquisition of all of Rakon’s shares at a proposed price of NZ$1.70 per share in cash via a scheme of
arrangement or takeover offer (the Proposal). The Proposal was received from a party in the same
industry as Rakon but who is not a competitor to the business.
The Rakon board is promptly progressing a proper process to consider whether advancing the
Proposal is in the best interests of shareholders as a whole. The board has formed an independent
committee to consider, along with its external advisers, the Proposal (including the party’s request for
exclusivity) and to consider any alternative proposals which may emerge. Rakon independent director,
Sinead Horgan, is chairing the committee, which is also comprised of the board chair, Lorraine Witten,
and independent directors, Keith Watson and Keith Oliver. The board has also received
communications from significant shareholders indicating their support for the board to progress the
Proposal.
The Proposal, received on 7 December 2023, is incomplete and highly conditional. There is no certainty
that any transaction will eventuate from the Proposal, including as to the terms or timing of any
transaction. As such, no action is required from shareholders at this time.
The company will continue to keep shareholders informed in accordance with its continuous
disclosure obligations.

-ENDS-
Contact:
Investor and media
Jackie Ellis
jackie@ellisandco.co.nz
+64 27 246 2505
www.rakon.com
About Rakon
Rakon is a global high technology company and a world leader in its field. The company designs and manufactures advanced
frequency control and timing solutions. Its three core markets are Telecommunications, Positioning and Space and Defence.
Rakon’s products are found at the forefront of communications where speed and reliability are paramount. Its products create
extremely accurate electric signals which are used to generate radio waves and synchronise time in the most demanding
communication applications.
Rakon has three manufacturing plants, six research and development centres, and sixteen customer support offices worldwide.
Founded in Auckland in 1967, Rakon is proud of its New Zealand heritage. It is a public company listed on the New Zealand stock
exchange, NZX, ticker code RAK.