Twitter Files Preliminary Proxy Statement for Acquisition by Elon Musk
Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) has filed its preliminary proxy statement with the SEC regarding its acquisition by Elon Musk's affiliates for $54.20 per share in cash. The company aims to finalize the transaction promptly, pending stockholder approval and regulatory clearances. The statement outlines the transaction's background and rationale. It emphasizes the importance of stockholder participation in the upcoming Special Meeting, where a definitive proxy statement will be distributed, highlighting critical information regarding the acquisition.
- Acquisition at $54.20 per share signifies a premium offer for shareholders.
- Transaction expected to close in 2022, indicating swift progression.
- Transaction contingent on stockholder and regulatory approvals, creating uncertainty.
- Potential litigation risks related to the acquisition could delay the process.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced that it has filed its preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the previously announced agreement for Twitter to be acquired by affiliates of Elon Musk for
Twitter is committed to completing the transaction on the agreed price and terms as promptly as practicable.
The preliminary proxy statement contains important information including the background of, and reasons for, Twitter's transaction with Mr. Musk.
The transaction is subject to the approval of Twitter stockholders, the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in 2022.
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
On May 17, 2022, Twitter filed a preliminary proxy statement in connection with its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting") related to the pending acquisition of Twitter (the "Transaction"). Prior to the Special Meeting, Twitter will furnish a definitive proxy statement to its stockholders, together with a proxy card. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of individuals who are participants in the solicitation of proxies of Twitter's stockholders is available in Twitter's preliminary proxy statement. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, Twitter's proxy statement (in both preliminary and definitive form), any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Twitter with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the Special Meeting at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of Twitter's definitive proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Twitter with the SEC in connection with the Special Meeting will also be available, free of charge, at Twitter's investor relations website (https://investor.twitterinc.com) or by writing to Twitter, Inc., Attention: Investor Relations, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, California 94103.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Transaction, including the expected timing of the closing of the Transaction. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of Twitter's assumptions prove incorrect, Twitter's actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties include those associated with: the possibility that the conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals from Twitter's stockholders for the Transaction or required regulatory approvals to consummate the Transaction are not obtained; potential litigation relating to the Transaction; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the Transaction; the ability of each party to consummate the Transaction; possible disruption related to the Transaction to Twitter's current plans and operations, including through the loss of customers and employees; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the periodic reports that Twitter files with the SEC, including Twitter's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2022, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 2, 2022, which may be obtained on the investor relations section of Twitter's website (https://investor.twitterinc.com). All forward-looking statements in this communication are based on information available to Twitter as of the date of this communication, and Twitter does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.
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