“The transaction represents an implied equity value for TNT Express of 4.4 billion” euros/XINHUA-File
The companies “reached conditional agreement on recommended all-cash public offer of 8.00 (euros) per ordinary TNT Express share,” a joint statement said.
“The transaction represents an implied equity value for TNT Express of 4.4 billion” euros.
The offer represents a premium of 33 percent over the closing share price of 2 April 2015 and a premium of 42 percent over the average share price over the last three calendar months.
Dutch mail service PostNL, which owns 14.7 percent of TNT Express, has agreed to the offer.
“This transaction allows us to quickly broaden our portfolio of international transportation solutions to take advantage of market trends – especially the continuing growth of global e-commerce – and positions FedEx for greater long-term profitable growth,” FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith was quoted as saying.
TNT Express boss Tex Gunning said the unsolicited offer came at a time of “important transformations” for the company.
“Our people and customers can profit from the true global reach and expanded propositions, while with this offer our shareholders can already reap benefits today that otherwise would only have been available in the longer run,” he said.
TNT Express operates in more than 200 countries and maintains a leading role in the road freight network in Europe. It currently employs some 65,000 people.
