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TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2013 /CNW/ - Angoss Software Corporation ("Angoss") (TSX-V: ANC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into
a binding letter of intent dated January 25, 2013 (the "LOI") with
Peterson Partners, Inc. ("Peterson Partners"), an arm's length party,
in connection with a proposed acquisition (the "Transaction") by an
affiliate of Peterson Partners ("AcquireCo") of 100% of the outstanding
securities of Angoss.
Under the terms of the LOI, the Transaction will be structured as a
shareholder approved statutory amalgamation, plan of arrangement, or
other such transaction as agreed upon by Angoss and Peterson Partners.
Pursuant to the LOI, Peterson Partners has agreed: (i) to offer
shareholders of Angoss cash in the amount of $0.525 for each
outstanding common share of Angoss (a "Common Share"), which represents
a premium of approximately 42% to the closing price of the Common
Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on January 25, 2013 of $0.37, and a
premium of approximately 94% to the prior twenty day weighted average
trading price on the TSX Venture Exchange of $0.27; (ii) that all
outstanding warrants to acquire Common Shares may be acquired by
AcquireCo in consideration for $0.525 per warrant less the exercise
price therefor, or in exchange for warrants to acquire redeemable
preferred shares of the continuing company ("NewCo") upon completion of
the Transaction; (iii) that all outstanding stock options of Angoss
will be exchanged for, or converted into, stock options of NewCo on
substantially the same terms as the Angoss stock options previously
held; and (iv) to redeem all outstanding Class A preferred shares,
Series 2 ("Preferred Shares") in the capital of Angoss in accordance
with their terms (or in a manner as otherwise may be agreed upon by
Angoss and Peterson Partners) for a cash amount per Preferred Share
equal to the subscription price per Preferred Share plus all cumulative
unpaid dividends. Angoss expects to defer the dividend payable to
holders of Preferred Shares that will be due on February 1, 2013, and
for such dividend to be paid out upon completion of the Transaction at
the increased dividend rate in accordance with the terms of the
Preferred Shares.
Evans & Evans, Inc. has been engaged to act as financial advisor to
Angoss to provide a fairness opinion in respect of the Transaction,
which will opine as to whether, subject to any assumptions and
limitations contained therein, the consideration to be received by
Angoss shareholders pursuant to the Transaction is fair, from a
financial point of view, to the shareholders of Angoss.
The LOI provides that in certain circumstances Angoss will pay Peterson
Partners a break fee equal to 5% of the aggregate purchase price
payable by Peterson Partners for all of the outstanding securities of
Angoss, or a reimbursement of costs, should the Transaction not be
completed. Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of
conditions including, without limitation: (i) the execution by Angoss
and Peterson Partners of a definitive transaction agreement; (ii) the
approval of the shareholders of Angoss; and (iii) regulatory and stock
exchange approval. The Transaction is intended to be completed on or
around April 21, 2013, and in any event no later than June 30, 2013,
unless as otherwise agreed to by Angoss and Peterson Partners.
Additional details respecting the Transaction will be provided in future
press releases, and in an information circular to be mailed to the
shareholders of Angoss on or about March 15, 2013, all of which will
also be available under Angoss' profile on www.SEDAR.com.
The proposed $1 million non-brokered private placement that was
announced January 8th, 2013 by Angoss will not be proceeding.
The board of directors of Angoss has considered the Transaction and
unanimously recommends that Angoss securityholders vote in favour of
the Transaction at an upcoming special meeting of Angoss shareholders,
which will be held to consider and vote on the Transaction. This
recommendation remains subject to the receipt by the board of a
fairness opinion, and to any superior proposals that are presented to
Angoss by third parties prior completion of the Transaction.
Martin Galligan, the President & Chief Executive Officer of Angoss,
commented, "This proposal represents a significant premium to Angoss'
current market price, and we are pleased to provide shareholders an
opportunity to realize immediate value for their shares."
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a
solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, the
securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or
sale would be unlawful. The securities described herein have not been
and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any U.S. state
securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or
to U.S. persons except in compliance with the registration requirements
of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws or
pursuant to an exemption therefrom.
About Angoss Software Corporation
Angoss is a global leader in delivering predictive analytics to
businesses looking to improve performance across sales, marketing and
risk. With a suite of desktop, client-server and big data analytics
software products and Cloud solutions, Angoss delivers powerful
approaches to turn information into actionable business decisions and
competitive advantage. Angoss software products and solutions are
user-friendly and agile, making predictive analytics accessible and
easy to use. Many of the world's leading financial services, insurance,
retail, health care and information communication and technology
organizations use Angoss predictive analytics software products and
solutions to grow revenue, increase sales productivity and improve
marketing effectiveness while reducing risk and cost. Headquartered in
Toronto, Canada, Angoss has offices in the United States and United
Kingdom. For more information, visit www.angoss.com.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the
meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward looking statements
relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of
future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These
statements may involve, but are not limited to, comments relating to
preliminary results, guidance, strategies, expectations, planned
operations or future actions. Forward-looking statements are
identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "preliminary",
"anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend",
"may", "plan", "predict", "project", "will", "would", and similar terms
and phrases, including references to assumptions.
Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are based on assumptions,
including those described herein and are subject to important risks and
uncertainties. Forward-looking statements cannot be relied upon due
to, amongst other things, changing external events and general
uncertainties of the business. Actual results may differ materially
from results indicated in forward-looking statements due to a number of
factors, including without limitation: the risk that the sale of our
products and services involves a long sales cycle; the risk that the
economic environment and business conditions will remain difficult to
predict; the risk of competition in our target markets; the risk that
we may not respond adequately to evolving technologies; the risk that
we or our customers may have difficulties in introducing our products
or services; the risk that we will encounter difficulties in continuing
to offer services; the risks of conducting our operations in a variety
of international locations; the risks relating to the costs that we may
incur as a result of litigation against us; the risk of future capital
needs and uncertainty of additional financing; the risk of the need for
the Company to manage its planned growth and expansion; the risk of
the effects of product development and need for continued technology
change; the risk of protection of proprietary rights; the effect of
government regulation and compliance on the Company and the industry;
network security risks; the risk of the ability of the Company to
maintain properly working systems; the risk of reliance on key
personnel; the risk of volatile securities markets impacting security
pricing unrelated to operating performance; as well as the factors
identified throughout this news release and those identified in section
entitled "Risks and Uncertainties" of the Company's MD&A filed on www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release
represent the Company's expectations as of the date of this news
release (or as of the date they are otherwise stated to be made), and
are subject to change after such date. However, the Company disclaims
any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required under applicable securities regulations.
Note: Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider
(as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE: ANGOSS Software Corporation
