Distribution of Faurecia shares and cash has become unconditional
Stellantis N.V. announced the unconditional distribution of up to 54,297,006 ordinary shares of Faurecia S.E. and up to €308 million in cash to common shareholders. The ex-date is March 15, 2021, with the record date set for March 16, 2021. Shareholders will receive 0.017029 ordinary shares of Faurecia and €0.096677 per share of Stellantis owned. Payment for the cash distribution is scheduled for March 22, 2021. Shareholders must provide details for delivery to receive Faurecia shares, and failure to do so may result in shares being sold in the market.
- Shareholders receiving Faurecia shares and cash enhances shareholder value.
- Unconditional distribution indicates strong capital management by Stellantis.
- Eligibility issues for U.S. shareholders could prevent some from receiving Faurecia shares.
- Uncertainty over the sale of shares for non-electing shareholders may lead to unfavorable pricing.
Distribution of Faurecia shares and cash has become unconditional
Amsterdam, March 10, 2021 – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) (“Stellantis”) announced today that the previously announced conditional distribution (the “Distribution”), pursuant to a capital reduction, by Stellantis to the holders of its common shares of up to 54,297,006 ordinary shares of Faurecia S.E. (“Faurecia”) and up to
As previously announced, the calendar for the Distribution will be as follows: (i) ex-date on Monday, March 15, 2021; and (ii) record date on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Holders of Stellantis common shares will be entitled to: (i) 0.017029 ordinary shares of Faurecia; and (ii)
Generally, the ordinary shares of Faurecia will be delivered to holders of Stellantis common shares entitled thereto on Monday, March 22, 2021, subject to the restrictions and requirements set forth below.
As the ordinary shares of Faurecia are not currently eligible for clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) or on a register maintained in the U.S., in order to receive the Faurecia ordinary shares pursuant to the Distribution, shareholders holding Stellantis common shares in a DTC participant account or as a registered holder on the Stellantis U.S. share register are required to provide details of a securities account with an intermediary participating in Euroclear France on which their entitlement to the Faurecia ordinary shares may be delivered. Stellantis will be unable to deliver any Faurecia ordinary shares to shareholders holding Stellantis common shares in a DTC participant account or as a registered holder on the U.S. Stellantis share register unless they have made a valid election by 4:00 pm (U.S. Eastern Time) on Friday March 26, 2021.
Delivery to those holders who have made a valid election will occur on or about Thursday, April 1, 2021. Stellantis will make available an online election facility to make such election, and additional information in this respect has been published under the Investors section on Stellantis’s corporate website (www.stellantis.com) and in an Information Statement available at www.stellantis.com/en/investors/stock-and-shareholder-info/egm-8-march-2021 and submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 6-K on Friday March 5, 2021.
If a valid election is not made, Stellantis will take whatever measures it will deem practicable with respect to the Faurecia ordinary shares which non-electing shareholders would otherwise have been entitled to receive, including potentially appointing a broker to sell such shares in the market. There is no assurance regarding whether and when any such sale will be carried out or the proceeds will be distributed, the price per share that may be realized in the market, or the transaction costs that will be incurred.
Additional information related to the Distribution has been made available on the Investors section of the website of Stellantis at www.stellantis.com.
About Stellantis
Stellantis is one of the world’s leading automakers and a mobility provider, guided by a clear vision: to offer freedom of movement with distinctive, affordable and reliable mobility solutions. In addition to the Group’s rich heritage and broad geographic presence, its greatest strengths lie in its sustainable performance, depth of experience and the wide-ranging talents of employees working around the globe. Stellantis will leverage its broad and iconic brand portfolio, which was founded by visionaries who infused the marques with passion and a competitive spirit that speaks to employees and customers alike. Stellantis aspires to become the greatest, not the biggest while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates.
For more information contact:
| Claudio D’AMICO: +39 334 7107828 - claudio.damico@stellantis.com |
| Karine DOUET: +33 6 61 64 03 83 -karine.douet@stellantis.com |
| Valérie GILLOT: +33 6 83 92 92 96 - valerie.gillot@stellantis.com Shawn MORGAN: +1 248 760 2621 - shawn.morgan@stellantis.com |
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