Quanex’s acquisition of Tyman approved by each company’s shareholders

Quanex Building Products Corporation announced that shareholders of both Quanex and Tyman plc have approved Quanex’s proposed acquisition of Tyman. “On behalf of our Board of Directors and executive management team, I would like to thank Quanex and Tyman shareholders for their support as we move swiftly towards completing the transaction and creating a comprehensive solutions provider in the building products industry,” said George Wilson, Chairman, President and CEO of Quanex. Tyman shareholders will receive either a mix of 240.0 pence in cash and 0.05715 shares of Quanex common stock for each Tyman share, or a Capped All-Share Alternative of 0.14288 shares of Quanex common stock per Tyman share. The Capped All-Share Alternative will be subject to proration if more than 25% of the outstanding Tyman shares elect to receive it. Tyman shareholders, upon the closing of the transaction, will also receive a Special Dividend of 15 pence in cash. Upon closing of the transaction and subject to the elections made by Tyman shareholders, Tyman shareholders will own approximately 30-32% of Quanex on a fully diluted basis. The acquisition remains subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in August of this year.