Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT) (“Glatfelter”) and Berry Global
Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) (“Berry”) announced today that
Glatfelter’s shareholders have approved all matters relating to the
merger of Berry’s Health, Hygiene and Specialties Global Nonwovens
and Films business (“HHNF Business”) with Glatfelter required to be
approved by Glatfelter shareholders, as described in the proxy
statement/prospectus provided to its shareholders in connection
with the Special Meeting.
At the Special Meeting of Glatfelter Shareholders held earlier
today, Glatfelter shareholders voted to approve the share issuance
proposal, the charter amendment proposals, the omnibus plan
proposal and the advisory (non-binding) compensation proposal.
The transaction is expected to close on November 4, 2024,
subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions for
the transaction. As previously announced, in connection with the
merger, Glatfelter will effect a reverse stock split and change its
name to Magnera Corporation (“Magnera”).
The Board of Directors of Glatfelter approved a final reverse
stock split ratio of 1-for-13. Accordingly, Glatfelter announced
today that it will effect a 1-for-13 reverse stock split (the
“reverse split”) of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share
(“Glatfelter common stock”), that it expects will become effective
on November 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM Eastern Time, before the opening of
trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Glatfelter’s common stock
will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on a
split-adjusted basis when the market opens on November 4, 2024,
under a new CUSIP number, 55939A 107.
The reverse split will affect all issued and outstanding shares
of Glatfelter common stock. All outstanding awards (including, as
applicable, stock option exercise prices), shares available for
grant or issuance under existing equity plans and the new Magnera
Corporation 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and other securities
entitling their holders to purchase or otherwise receive or acquire
shares of Glatfelter common stock will be adjusted as a result of
the reverse split. Following the reverse split, the par value of
Glatfelter common stock will remain unchanged at $0.01 per
share.
Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”),
Glatfelter’s transfer agent, is acting as the Exchange Agent for
the reverse split.
No fractional shares of Glatfelter common stock will be issued
as a result of the reverse split. All fractional shares of
Glatfelter common stock that a holder of shares of Glatfelter
common stock would otherwise be entitled to receive as a result of
the reverse split will be aggregated by the Exchange Agent and
caused to be to be sold on their behalf in the open market at
then-prevailing market prices. The Exchange Agent will make
available the net proceeds thereof, after deducting any required
withholding taxes and brokerage charges, commissions and transfer
taxes, on a pro rata basis, without interest, as soon as
practicable to the holders of Glatfelter common stock that would
otherwise be entitled to receive such fractional shares of
Glatfelter common stock pursuant to the reverse split. The reverse
split will affect all shareholders uniformly and will not alter any
shareholder’s percentage interest in Glatfelter’s equity (other
than as a result of the treatment of fractional shares, as set
forth above).
Shareholders of record owning their shares in book-entry will be
receiving a transaction statement from Computershare regarding
their Glatfelter common stock ownership post-reverse split and are
not required to take any action to receive post-split shares.
Shareholders owning shares through a bank, broker, custodian or
other nominee will have their positions automatically adjusted to
reflect the reverse split, subject to the holding entity’s
particular processes; such shareholders will not be required to
take any action to receive post-split shares. However, these banks,
brokers, custodians or other nominees may have different procedures
than Computershare for processing the reverse split. If a
shareholder holds shares of Glatfelter common stock with a bank,
broker, custodian or other nominee and has any questions in this
regard, shareholders are encouraged to contact their bank, broker,
custodian or other nominee for more information.
About Berry
At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative
packaging solutions that we believe make life better for people and
the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global
capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation
expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world.
Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading
talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250
locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and
manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular
economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer
benefit our customers at every stage of their journey.
About Glatfelter
Glatfelter is a leading global supplier of engineered materials
with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. Glatfelter’s
high-quality, technology-driven, innovative, and customizable
nonwovens solutions can be found in products that are Enhancing
Everyday Life®. These include personal care and hygiene products,
food and beverage filtration, critical cleaning products, medical
and personal protection, packaging products, as well as home
improvement and industrial applications. Headquartered in
Charlotte, NC, Glatfelter’s 2023 revenue was $1.4 billion with
approximately 2,980 employees worldwide. Glatfelter’s operations
utilize a variety of manufacturing technologies including airlaid,
wetlaid and spunlace with fifteen manufacturing sites located in
the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, the United
Kingdom, and the Philippines. Glatfelter has sales offices in all
major geographies serving customers under the Glatfelter and
Sontara® brands.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking
Statements
Statements in this release that are not historical, including
statements relating to the expected timing, completion and effects
of the proposed transaction between Berry and Glatfelter are
considered “forward-looking” within the meaning of the federal
securities laws and are presented pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain
words such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,”
“would,” “could,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,”
“estimates,” “projects,” “outlook,” “anticipates” or “looking
forward,” or similar expressions that relate to strategy, plans,
intentions, or expectations. All statements relating to estimates
and statements about the expected timing and structure of the
proposed transaction, the ability of the parties to complete the
proposed transaction, benefits of the transaction, including future
financial and operating results, executive and Board transition
considerations, the combined company’s plans, objectives,
expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements. In addition,
senior management of Berry and Glatfelter, from time to time may
make forward-looking public statements concerning expected future
operations and performance and other developments.
Actual results may differ materially from those that are
expected due to a variety of factors, including without limitation:
the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that
could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; the
risk that the Glatfelter shareholders may not approve the
transaction proposals; the risk that the necessary regulatory
approvals may not be obtained or may be obtained subject to
conditions that are not anticipated or may be delayed; risks that
any of the other closing conditions to the proposed transaction may
not be satisfied in a timely manner; risks that the anticipated tax
treatment of the proposed transaction is not obtained; risks
related to potential litigation brought in connection with the
proposed transaction; uncertainties as to the timing of the
consummation of the proposed transactions; unexpected costs,
charges or expenses resulting from the proposed transactions; risks
and costs related to the implementation of the separation of HHNF
Business into Spinco, including timing anticipated to complete the
separation; any changes to the configuration of the businesses
included in the separation if implemented; the risk that the
integration of the combined company is more difficult, time
consuming or costly than expected; risks related to financial
community and rating agency perceptions of each of Berry and
Glatfelter and its business, operations, financial condition and
the industry in which they operate; risks related to disruption of
management time from ongoing business operations due to the
proposed transaction; failure to realize the benefits expected from
the proposed transaction; effects of the announcement, pendency or
completion of the proposed transaction on the ability of the
parties to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and
maintain relationships with their counterparties, and on their
operating results and businesses generally; and other risk factors
detailed from time to time in Glatfelter’s and Berry’s reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”),
including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form
10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with
the SEC. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the
proposed transaction, are more fully discussed in the proxy
statement/prospectus, registration statement on Form S-4 and the
registration statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC in connection
with the proposed transaction. The foregoing list of important
factors may not contain all of the material factors that are
important to you. New factors may emerge from time to time, and it
is not possible to either predict new factors or assess the
potential effect of any such new factors. Accordingly, readers
should not place undue reliance on those statements. All
forward-looking statements are based upon information available as
of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are made only as
of the date hereof and neither Berry, Glatfelter, the Issuer,
Spinco nor Magnera undertake any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in
respect of the proposed transaction between Berry and Glatfelter.
In connection with the proposed transaction, Glatfelter filed a
registration statement on Form S-4 containing a proxy
statement/prospectus with the SEC which was declared effective on
September 17, 2024. Glatfelter has also filed a proxy
statement/prospectus which was sent to Glatfelter’s shareholders on
or about September 20, 2024. In addition, Spinco filed a
registration statement on Form 10 in connection with its separation
from Berry. This communication is not a substitute for the
registration statements, proxy statement/prospectus or any other
document which Berry and/or Glatfelter may file with the SEC.
STOCKHOLDERS OF BERRY AND GLATFELTER ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT
DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE REGISTRATION
STATEMENTS, ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, AND PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will
be able to obtain copies of the registration statements and proxy
statement/prospectus as well as other filings containing
information about Berry and Glatfelter, as well as Spinco, without
charge, at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Copies of documents
filed with the SEC by Berry or Spinco are available free of charge
on Berry’s investor relations website at ir.berryglobal.com. Copies
of documents filed with the SEC by Glatfelter are available free of
charge on Glatfelter’s investor relations website at
www.glatfelter.com/investors.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not
intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the
solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for or buy, or a
solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall
there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would be
unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the
securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer or sale of
securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting
the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, as amended,
and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
Investor ContactRamesh
Shettigar+1 717.225.2746Ramesh.Shettigar@glatfelter.com
Berry Global, Inc.
Investor ContactDustin Stilwell
VP, Investor Relations+1 812.306.2964ir@berryglobal.com
Berry Global (NYSE:BERY)
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