QUÉBEC CITY, Feb. 10, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Novik Inc. ("Novik") (TSXV: NVK) is pleased to annouce that its holders of common shares
(the "Shareholders") have approved, during today's special meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting"), the resolution authorizing the previously announced plan of
arrangement (the "Transaction") involving Novik, Clearview Capital Fund III, LP ("Clearview") and 9293-3985 Québec Inc. (the "Purchaser").
The Transaction resolution required the approval of 66 2/3% of the votes
cast by Shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the
Meeting. Shareholders representing 88.89% of all issued and outstanding
common shares of Novik (the "Shares") were present or represented by proxy at the Meeting. The Transaction
resolution was approved by 77.90% of the Shareholders present in person
or represented by proxy at the Meeting.
Under the Transaction, the Purchaser will acquire all of the issued and
outstanding Shares for a cash consideration of $0.85 per Share, all as
more particularly described in Novik's management information circular
dated January 10, 2014 (the "Circular"). In addition, holders of options will receive a cash payment equal to
the difference between $0.85 and the exercise price of each option.
Completion of the Transaction remains subject to, among other things,
the final approval of the Superior Court of Québec. The hearing for the
final court order to approve the Transaction is scheduled to take place
on February 12, 2014 in Québec City. Assuming that all closing
conditions are met, Novik currently anticipates the closing of the
Transaction to occur on February 14, 2014 (the "Effective Date"). The Shares are expected to be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange
promptly following the Effective Date. Following completion of the
Transaction, Novik will also apply to cease to be a reporting issuer
under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Further details regarding the Transaction are set out in the Circular,
copy of which is available under the corporate profile of Novik on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance Inc. is acting as financial
advisor and McCarthy Tétrault LLP is acting as legal advisor to Novik.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is acting as legal advisor to Clearview.
ABOUT NOVIK
Novik (NVK) is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of
innovative polymer exterior siding, roofing coverings and accessories
that replace traditional materials such as stone, brick or wood
shingles. These products target the world-wide residential and
commercial construction industry.
ABOUT CLEARVIEW
Clearview Capital, LLC is a private investment firm based in Old
Greenwich, CT that invests in and develops mid-sized, North American
companies in partnership with management. The firm has a long history
of assisting strong management teams in the execution of their growth
strategies. Clearview Capital LLC has formed Clearview, an
institutionally‐backed private equity fund focused primarily on the
acquisition and development of high-potential manufacturing and service
businesses located in the United States and Canada.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release contains forward-looking information, as such term is
defined in applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are
typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate,
intend, estimate and similar expressions, or are those which, by their
nature, refer to future events. Forward-looking information includes,
without limitation, the outcome of the proposed Transaction and other
similar information concerning anticipated future events, conditions or
results that are not historical facts. This press release also contains forward-looking statements and
information concerning the anticipated timing and completion of the
Transaction. Novik provided these anticipated times in reliance on
certain assumptions that it believes are reasonable at this time,
including the timing of receipt of the necessary regulatory and court
approvals, and the satisfaction of and time necessary to satisfy the
conditions to the closing of the Transaction. These dates may change
for a number of reasons, including inability to secure necessary
regulatory or court approvals in the time assumed or the need for
additional time to satisfy the conditions to the completion of the
Transaction. In addition, the Transaction is subject to a number of
conditions which are typical for transactions of this nature. Failure
to satisfy any of these conditions may result in the termination of the
definitive Transaction agreement and the Transaction may not be
completed. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is
not exhaustive. Novik cautions readers that all forward-looking
information is inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be
affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond
Novik's control. Accordingly, actual future events, conditions and
results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions
and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking
information. All statements are made as of the date of this news
release and Novik assumes no obligation to update or alter any
forward-looking information unless required by applicable laws.
Neither the 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 Novik Inc.
