Novell ontvangt overnamebod van Elliott Associates
2 maart 2010, bron: Novell

Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, conditional proposal from Elliott Associates, L.P. to acquire the Company for $5.75 per share in cash. Novell anticipates that its Board of Directors will review Elliott's proposal in consultation with its financial and legal advisors. J.P. Morgan is serving as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal counsel to Novell.

UPDATE: 10 maart 2010
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) today announced that its Board has concluded, after careful consideration, including a review of the proposal with its independent financial and legal advisors, that the unsolicited, conditional proposal from Elliott Associates, L.P. to acquire the Company for $5.75 per share in cash is inadequate and that it undervalues the Company's franchise and growth prospects.

Novell also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a thorough review of various alternatives to enhance stockholder value. These alternatives include, but are not limited to, a return of capital to stockholders through a stock repurchase or cash dividend, strategic partnerships and alliances, joint ventures, a recapitalization and a sale of the Company.

Novell's Board is committed to enhancing value for Novell stockholders and believes that an exploration of alternatives is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. Novell's Board noted that there can be no assurance that this will result in any agreement or transaction. The Company does not intend to disclose developments with respect to any of these alternatives unless and until the Board has approved a specific course of action.

J.P. Morgan is serving as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal counsel to Novell.