The Company issued the following statement.
Our Board of Directors firmly reiterates its recommendation that stockholders vote 'FOR' the compelling and certain value of the Transaction. A vote 'FOR' the Transaction is a vote for: A significant premium to multiple valuation benchmarks, including full and fair value for the development pipeline and other aspects of management's plan that the public markets have never recognized.
Immediate and certain value in the face of a volatile sector in a global market that is in disarray.
The best path forward following a robust process that was led by a fully independent Special Committee of the Board.
We recognize there are those who believe the Company should consider a different path forward. Simply put, we believe they are wrong.
To get above the
The stock movements at peer companies reflect unique event-driven situations at those companies. They are not relevant to
The fundamentals of the business and the headwinds the Company is facing have not changed. Without this transaction,
The Special Meeting to vote on the Transaction is being held tomorrow,
The Company continues to expect the Transaction to close shortly following receipt of shareholder approval.
Evercore and
Stockholders with questions about the special meeting or who need assistance with voting procedures should contact:
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