Proposal Substantially Undervalues Stratasys in Light of the Company’s Prospects and ls Not in the Best Interests of Stratasys and its Shareholders
Nano Dimension’s Authority to Make and Follow Through on an Acquisition Proposal Remains in Question
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MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (the “Company”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected the revised unsolicited proposal received from Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano”) on April 3, 2023 to acquire Stratasys for $20.05 per share in cash.
Consistent with its fiduciary duties, and in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, the Stratasys Board of Directors carefully reviewed and evaluated the revised proposal. Following its review, the Stratasys Board concluded that Nano’s proposal continues to substantially undervalue Stratasys in light of its standalone prospects and is not in the best interests of Stratasys and its shareholders.
Additionally, the general composition and legitimacy of Nano’s board and management, and authority to submit and follow through on a bona fide acquisition proposal, remain unclear due to Nano’s pending court litigation with its largest shareholder, Murchinson Ltd. Murchinson requisitioned a meeting of Nano shareholders to, among other things, remove Nano CEO Mr. Yoav Stern and three other Nano directors and elect two new directors, with the goal of “reporting out to shareholders within 60 days of new directors being seated a cohesive strategy for enhancing value.” Murchinson announced that the Nano shareholder meeting was held on March 20, 2023, and that all of the changes regarding the composition of Nano’s board, including the removal of Mr. Stern, were approved by 92% of the Nano shares voting. Murchinson, Nano and Mr. Stern are now involved in litigation as to who in fact is currently leading Nano. Thus, Nano’s revised proposal, in addition to substantially undervaluing Stratasys, is subject to significant uncertainty as to the composition, leadership and decision-making authority of Nano’s board.
ln this regard, the Stratasys Board and management team are concerned that a take-over proposal while Nano’s authority is unclear legally and subject to a court ruling would expose Stratasys, its shareholders and other stakeholders to the harmful spillover effects of what, in Stratasys’ judgment, is an unprecedented and confusing situation.
The Stratasys Board and management team are committed to enhancing shareholder value and continue to successfully execute on the company growth strategy, taking steps to achieve that objective.
J.P. Morgan is acting as financial advisor to Stratasys, and Meitar Law Offices and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz are serving as legal counsel.
About Stratasys
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, healthcare, fashion and education. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
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Important Additional Information
This news release is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the ordinary shares of Stratasys. lf Nano or one of its affiliates commences a tender offer for Stratasys ordinary shares, Stratasys will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9. STRATASYS SHAREHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ STRATASYS’ SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 14D-9 AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY TENDER OFFER BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stratasys shareholders may obtain a copy of the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 (if and when it becomes available), as well as any other documents filed by Stratasys in connection with any tender offer by Nano or one of its affiliates, free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. ln addition, investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents from Stratasys by directing a request to Stratasys Ltd., 1 Holtzman Street, Science Park, P.O. Box 2496, Rehovot 7612, Israel, Attn: Yonah Lloyd, CCO / VP Investor Relations, or by calling +972-74-745-4029.
