Aspen Technology Forms Special Committee to Evaluate Non-Binding Acquisition Proposal from Emerson
The Special Committee is composed of Board Chair Robert Whelan, Jr., who will serve as Chair of the Special Committee, Arlen Shenkman and David Henshall.
Qatalyst Partners and Citi are serving as independent financial advisors to the Special Committee and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as its legal counsel in connection with its review and evaluation of the proposed transaction.
The Company reiterates that no action is required by its shareholders at this time.
About Aspen Technology
Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) is a global software leader helping industries at the forefront of the world’s dual challenge meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. AspenTech solutions address complex environments where it is critical to optimize the asset design, operation and maintenance lifecycle. Through our unique combination of deep domain expertise and innovation, customers in asset-intensive industries can run their assets safer, greener, longer and faster to improve their operational excellence. To learn more, visit AspenTech.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find it
No tender offer for the shares of the Company has commenced at this time. This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of the Company, nor is it a substitute for any tender offer materials that the Company or Emerson may file with the
Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements related to the Company, Emerson and the proposed acquisition by Emerson of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company that Emerson does not already own, which involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include any statements containing the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “goal,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue” and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, or other factors that are difficult to predict and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in any such statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties. Those risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ from expectations contemplated by forward-looking statements include, among other things: uncertainties as to the timing of the proposed tender offer; the risk that the Company may not agree to a transaction with Emerson; the possibility that competing offers will be made; the effects of the proposed transaction on relationships with employees, customers, other business partners or governmental entities; and other risks listed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, including Current Reports on Form 8-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K, as well as the Schedule 14D-9 that may be filed by the Company and the Schedule TO and related tender offer documents that may be filed by Emerson. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. All forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company, and the Company disclaims any obligation to update the information contained in this communication as new information becomes available.
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