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EQS-Adhoc: TE Connectivity publiziert Prospekt zum öffentlichen Kaufangebot für alle Aktien der Schaffner Holding (deutsch)

28.09.2023
um 07:04 Uhr

TE Connectivity publiziert Prospekt zum öffentlichen Kaufangebot für alle Aktien der Schaffner Holding

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Schaffner Holding AG / Schlagwort(e): Fusionen & Übernahmen
TE Connectivity publiziert Prospekt zum öffentlichen Kaufangebot für alle
Aktien der Schaffner Holding

28.09.2023 / 07:03 CET/CEST
Veröffentlichung einer Ad-hoc-Mitteilung gemäss Art. 53 KR
Für den Inhalt der Mitteilung ist der Emittent / Herausgeber verantwortlich.

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Ad hoc-Mitteilung gemäss Art. 53 KR

Schaffhausen/Luterbach, Schweiz - 28. September 2023 - TE Connectivity Ltd.
(NYSE: TEL) hat heute den Prospekt zum öffentlichen Kaufangebot für alle
Namenaktien der Schaffner Holding AG (SIX: SAHN) publiziert, dessen
Voranmeldung am 17. August 2023 erfolgte. Der Angebotspreis beträgt CHF 505
in bar pro Schaffner-Aktie. Das Angebot entspricht einer Prämie von 74,5%
auf den volumengewichteten Durchschnittskurs der letzten 60 Handelstage vor
der Veröffentlichung der Voranmeldung am 17. August 2023, und 79,1% auf den
Schlusskurs der Aktie am 16. August 2023, dem letzten Handelstag vor der
Voranmeldung.

Basierend auf der Transaktionsvereinbarung und den im Angebotsprospekt
dargelegten Absichten von TE Connectivity sowie unter Berücksichtigung des
externen Bewertungsgutachtens («Fairness Opinion») der Raiffeisen Schweiz
Genossenschaft empfiehlt der Verwaltungsrat der Schaffner Holding den
Aktionären einstimmig, das Angebot anzunehmen. Der Bericht des
Verwaltungsrats, der die Empfehlung und die Begründung enthält, ist im
Angebotsprospekt enthalten.

Bis zum heutigen Zeitpunkt unterstützen Aktionäre, die rund 37,5 % an
Schaffner halten - bestehend aus der grössten Aktionärin, der BURU Holding,
die rund 17,2 % des Unternehmens hält, sowie vier weiteren privaten und
institutionellen Aktionären, die insgesamt rund 20,3 % halten - das Angebot
voll und ganz und haben sich verpflichtet, ihre Schaffner-Aktien im Rahmen
des Angebots anzudienen.

Die Angebotsfrist wird voraussichtlich am 13. Oktober 2023 beginnen und am
10. November 2023, 16:00 Uhr Schweizer Zeit, enden. Das Übernahmeangebot
unterliegt üblichen Bedingungen sowie den behördlichen Genehmigungen. Es
wird voraussichtlich im Dezember 2023 vollzogen.

* Angebotsprospekt und weitere Informationen zum Angebot

* Bericht des Verwaltungsrats der Schaffner Holding AG

* Fairness Opinion

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This press release is for informational purposes only and does not
constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell any
securities of Schaffner and it does not constitute a prospectus or a similar
notice within the meaning of articles 35 et seqq. or 69 of the Swiss
Financial Services Act. Complete terms and conditions of the offer are set
forth in the offer prospectus which was published on September 28, 2023 (the
"Offer Prospectus"). Holders of shares in Schaffner are urged to carefully
read the Offer Prospectus because it contains important information about
the offer. This announcement is not for publication, release or distribution
in or into or from any jurisdiction where it would otherwise be prohibited
and does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in such countries.
Please also refer to "Legal Disclaimers" below.

Über TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity ist ein weltweit führender Industrietechnologieanbieter, der
eine sicherere, nachhaltige, produktive und vernetzte Zukunft schafft. Das
breite Angebot an Konnektivitäts- und Sensoriklösungen, die sich unter
härtesten Anforderungen bewährt haben, ermöglicht Fortschritte in den
Sektoren Transport, industrielle Anwendungen, Medizintechnik, Energie,
Datenkommunikation und Haushalt. Mit mehr als 85'000 Mitarbeitenden,
darunter über 8'000 Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure, die mit Kunden in rund
140 Ländern zusammenarbeiten, sorgt TE dafür, dass JEDE VERBINDUNG ZÄHLT.
Erfahren Sie mehr unter www.te.com und auf LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat und
Twitter.

Über Schaffner

Schaffner spielt eine entscheidende Rolle beim Aufbau einer nachhaltigen
Zukunft im neuen Zeitalter der Elektrifizierung. Das Unternehmen hat seinen
Hauptsitz in der Schweiz und verfügt über globale Niederlassungen. Schaffner
ist eine weltweit führende Anbieterin von elektromagnetischen Lösungen, die
den effizienten und zuverlässigen Betrieb elektronischer Systeme
gewährleisten. Die Schaffner Gruppe ist spezialisiert auf
EMV-Filterlösungen, Oberwellenfilter, elektromagnetische Komponenten und
elektromagnetische Lösungen. Unsere engagierten und kompetenten
Mitarbeitenden unterstützen Kunden bei der Entwicklung zuverlässiger
elektronischer Geräte und Systeme, die den Normen entsprechen und eine
höhere Energieeffizienz bieten.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are information of a non-historical nature or which relate to
future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can
be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to
the ultimate terms of any such transactions. TE undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information or future events or for any other reason.

Legal Disclaimers

Important Additional Information

This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute, or
form part of, any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation
of any offer, to purchase or subscribe for any registered shares or other
equity securities in Schaffner Holding AG, nor shall it form the basis of,
or be relied on in connection with, any contract therefor. This release is
not part of the offer documentation relating to the tender offer. Main terms
and conditions of the tender offer have been published in the
pre-announcement of the tender offer, and full details including terms and
conditions are published in the Offer Prospectus. Shareholders of Schaffner
Holding AG are urged to read the tender offer documents, which are or will
be available at https://www.emc-power-offer.com.

Certain Offer Restrictions

The tender offer is not being and will not be made, directly or indirectly,
in any country or jurisdiction in which the tender offer would be considered
unlawful or otherwise violate any applicable laws or regulations, or which
would require TE Connectivity Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries to change or
amend the terms or conditions of the tender offer in any way, to make an
additional filing with any governmental, regulatory or other authority or
take additional action in relation to the tender offer. It is not intended
to extend the tender offer to any such country or jurisdiction. Any such
document relating to the tender offer must neither be distributed in any
such country or jurisdiction nor be sent into such country or jurisdiction,
and must not be used for the purpose of soliciting the purchase of
securities of Schaffner Holding AG by any person or entity resident or
incorporated in any such country or jurisdiction.

The communication is not being made by, and has not been approved by, an
authorised person for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services
and Markets Act 2000 in the United Kingdom.

Reference is made to the Offer Prospectus published today for full offer
restrictions and an overview of certain key differences with U.S. tender
offer procedures and laws.

Notice to U.S. Holders

Shareholders of Schaffner in the United States ("U.S. Holders") are advised
that the registered shares of Schaffner are not listed on a U.S. securities
exchange and that Schaffner is not subject to the periodic reporting
requirements of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"), and is not required to, and does not, file any reports with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") thereunder.

The tender offer is being made for the registered shares of Schaffner, a
Swiss company whose shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange Ltd., and is
subject to Swiss disclosure and procedural requirements, which are different
from those of the United States.

The tender offer is being made in the United States pursuant to Section
14(e) of, and Regulation 14E under, the Exchange Act, subject to the
exemption provided under Rule 14d-1(c) under the Exchange Act for a tier 1
tender offer (the "Tier I Exemption"), and otherwise in accordance with the
requirements of Swiss law. Accordingly, the tender offer is subject to
disclosure and other procedural requirements, including with respect to
withdrawal rights, settlement procedures, waiver of conditions and timing of
payments that are different from those applicable under U.S. tender offer
procedures and laws. U.S. Holders are urged to consult with their own legal
financial and tax advisors (including with respect to Swiss law) regarding
the Offer.

As permitted under the Tier I Exemption, the settlement of the tender offer
is based on the applicable Swiss law provisions, which differ from the
settlement procedures customary in the United States, particularly as
regards to the time when payment of the consideration is rendered. The
offer, which is subject to Swiss law, is being made to U.S. Holders in
accordance with the applicable U.S. securities laws, and applicable
exemptions thereunder, in particular the Tier I Exemption. To the extent the
tender offer is subject to U.S. securities laws, those laws only apply to
U.S. Holders of Schaffner's shares and will not give rise to claims on the
part of any other person. It may be difficult for U.S. Holders to enforce
their rights and any claim they may have arising under the of U.S. federal
securities laws, since Schaffner is located in a non-U.S. jurisdiction, and
some or all of their officers and directors may be residents of a non-U.S.
jurisdiction. U.S. Holders may not be able to sue Schaffner or its officers
or directors in a non-U.S. court for violations of the U.S. securities laws.
Further, it may be difficult to compel Schaffner and its affiliates to
subject themselves to a U.S. court's judgment.

Neither the SEC nor any securities commission of any State of the U.S. has
(a) approved or disapproved of the tender offer; (b) passed upon the merits
or fairness of the tender offer; or (c) passed upon the adequacy or accuracy
of the disclosure in relation to the tender offer. Any representation to the
contrary is a criminal offence in the U.S.

Kontakte
TE Connectivity
Media Relations:
Rachel Quimby
+1 610-893-9593
Rachel.quimby@te.com

Investor Relations:
Sujal Shah
+1 610-893-9790
Sujal.shah@te.com

Schaffner Holding AG
Investor Relations und Medienstelle: c/o Dynamics Group, Zürich
Edwin van der Geest: +41 79 330 55 22 / Thomas Balmer: +41 79 703 87 28
investor-relations@schaffner.com

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Sprache: Deutsch
Unternehmen: Schaffner Holding AG
Nordstrasse 11e
4542 Luterbach
Schweiz
Telefon: +41 32 681 66 21
E-Mail: christian.herren@schaffner.com
Internet: www.schaffner.com
ISIN: CH0009062099
Börsen: SIX Swiss Exchange
EQS News ID: 1736255

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