Bank of America Recommends Shareholders Reject “Mini-Tender” Offer by Tutanota LLC
Bank of America disclosed an unsolicited mini-tender offer from Tutanota LLC to purchase 1 million shares at $47 each, contingent on the stock price exceeding this amount on the expiration day. Shareholders are advised against participating as the offer price may be below market value. Tutanota has conditions to fulfill, including financing, which may delay payment. The bank does not endorse this offer and warns that mini-tender offers are less regulated, posing risks for shareholders. Investors are encouraged to consult their brokers for accurate market quotations before deciding.
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- Tutanota's offer is below the market price, posing a potential loss for shareholders.
- The offer is contingent on the stock price exceeding $47, which may not occur, leading to a lack of assurance for shareholders.
Bank of America today announced that it recently learned of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer made by Tutanota LLC (Tutanota) to Bank of America shareholders to purchase up to 1 million shares of Bank of America common stock at
Bank of America recommends that shareholders do not tender their shares in response to Tutanota’s offer because the offer requires that the closing stock price for Bank of America common stock exceed the offer price, and the offer is subject to numerous additional conditions, including Tutanota obtaining financing for the offer. There is no guarantee the conditions of the offer will be satisfied. Shareholders who have already tendered their shares may withdraw them at any time by providing notice in the manner described in the Tutanota offering documents prior to the expiration of the offer, which is currently scheduled for 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, July 16, 2021, unless extended.
Bank of America does not endorse Tutanota’s unsolicited mini-tender offer and is not affiliated or associated in any way with Tutanota, its mini-tender offer, or the offer documentation.
Because Tutanota’s mini-tender offer is for less than 5 percent of Bank of America’s outstanding shares, it is not subject to many of the disclosure and procedural requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules that are designed to protect investors. Tutanota has made similar unsolicited mini-tender offers for stock of other public companies. The SEC has cautioned investors about mini-tender offers, providing guidance to investors at http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/minitend.htm.
Bank of America encourages brokers and dealers, as well as other market participants, to review the SEC’s letter regarding broker-dealer mini-tender offer dissemination and disclosures at www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/minitenders/sia072401.htm and the NASD Notice to Members 99-53 issued in July 1999 regarding guidance to members forwarding mini-tender offers to their customers, which can be found at https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/NoticeDocument/p004221.pdf.
Shareholders should obtain current market quotations for their shares, consult with their broker or financial advisor, and exercise caution with respect to Tutanota's mini-tender offer.
Bank of America requests that a copy of this news release be included with all distributions of materials relating to Tutanota’s mini-tender offer related to Bank of America’s common stock.
Bank of America
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