This is a joint press release by NN Group N.V. (‘NN Group’) and Delta Lloyd N.V. (‘Delta Lloyd’). This announcement is exclusively intended for persons who are not residents of the United States and who are not physically present in the United States. This information does not constitute an offer, or an invitation to purchase, securities of Delta Lloyd or NN Group in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offeror invitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. Potential users of this information are requested to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions. Neither Delta Lloyd's nor NN Group’s securities have been nor will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. There will be no public offering of the securities in the United States. This announcement is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in or into, directly or indirectly, Canada or Japan or in any other jurisdiction in which such release, publication or distribution would be unlawful.
- Legal Merger notarial deed will be executed before opening of markets on 31 May 2017
- Legal Merger effective on 1 June 2017
- Last trading day of Delta Lloyd shares on 31 May 2017
- Exchange Ratio based on NN Group volume-weighted average stock price on 30 May 2017
Reference is made to the joint press release by NN Group and Delta Lloyd dated 8 May 2017 regarding the Legal Merger preparations.
Legal Merger and Exchange Ratio
NN Group and Delta Lloyd jointly announce that, today, after close of trading on Euronext, the Executive Board of NN Group has resolved to execute the triangular legal merger of Delta Lloyd into NN Group Bidco B.V., a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of NN Group (‘NN Group Bidco’), whereby remaining holders of issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Delta Lloyd (the ‘Shares’) (other than NN Group and its subsidiaries in the meaning of article 2:24a Dutch Civil Code) will receive listed ordinary shares in the capital of NN Group (‘NN Group Shares’) (the ‘Legal Merger’). The notarial deed to give effect to the Legal Merger will be executed before opening of markets on 31 May 2017.
In accordance with the Legal Merger proposal, in exchange for each Share, the owner of such Share will receive a fraction of one NN Group Share, being equal to the offer price of EUR 5.40 per Share offered pursuant to the recommended public cash offer by NN Group Bidco to all holders of Shares, divided by the NN Group volume-weighted average stock price on 30 May 2017 (‘Exchange Ratio’). NN Group and Delta Lloyd will confirm the execution of the Legal Merger notarial deed and the Exchange Ratio before opening of trading on Euronext on 31 May 2017.
Last trading day Delta Lloyd
The Legal Merger will become effective and Delta Lloyd will cease to exist on 1 June 2017. As a consequence, 31 May 2017 will be the last trading day of the Shares.
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NN Group is an international insurance and asset management company, active in 20 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. With around 11,500 employees the group offers retirement services, insurance, investments and banking to more than 15 million customers. NN Group includes Nationale-Nederlanden, NN and NN Investment Partners. NN Group is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (NN).
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Delta Lloyd offers products and services in insurance, pensions, investment and banking, serving 4.2 million com-mercial and retail clients in The Netherlands and Belgium. Our four brands are Delta Lloyd, ABN AMRO Insurance, BeFrank and OHRA. Delta Lloyd is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Brussels, and included in the DJSI World and DJSI Europe.
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The distribution of this press release may, in some countries, be restricted by law or regulation. Accordingly, persons who come into possession of this document should inform themselves of and observe these restrictions. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, NN Group and Delta Lloyd disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation of any such restrictions by any person. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of that jurisdiction. Neither NN Group, nor Delta Lloyd nor any of its advisors assumes any responsibility for any violation by any person of any of these restrictions. Any shareholder who is in any doubt as to its position should consult an appropriate professional advisor without delay. This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or an invitation to acquire or dispose of any securities or investment advice or an inducement to enter into investment activity.
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Certain statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements”, such as statements relating to the expected timing and completion of the Legal Merger. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words may, anticipated, expected or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Each of NN Group, NN Group Bidco and Delta Lloyd, and any of their respective affiliates, each with respect to the statements it has provided, believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions. Nevertheless, no assurance can be given that such statements will be fulfilled or prove to be correct, and no representations are made as to the future accuracy and completeness of such statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the NN Group’s, NN Group Bidco’s and Delta Lloyd’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or those results expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Each of NN Group, NN Group Bidco and Delta Lloyd expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based except as required by applicable laws and regulations or by any competent regulatory authority.
