DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or the “Company”) announced today that it is commencing a modified “Dutch Auction” self-tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase for cash up to $75 million in value of shares of the Company’s common stock.
In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the offer to purchase and letter of transmittal, InvenTrust will select the lowest price, which will not exceed $3.10 nor be less than $2.00 per share (the “Purchase Price”), net to the seller in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest, that will enable the Company to purchase up to the maximum number of shares of common stock having an aggregate purchase price not exceeding $75 million. In accordance with rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company may increase the number of shares accepted for payment in the Offer by up to 2% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock without amending or extending the Offer. This could result in the dollar value of the Offer increasing by up to approximately $30.9 million assuming a Purchase Price at the low end of the range or $48.0 million assuming a Purchase Price at the high end of the range. All shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Offer will be purchased at the same price. InvenTrust expects to fund the tender offer with cash on hand.
The Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 13, 2018, unless the Offer is extended or withdrawn. Upon expiration, payment for the shares of common stock accepted for purchase under the Offer will occur promptly in accordance with applicable law.
If, based on the purchase price, shares having an aggregate value of less than $75 million are properly tendered and not properly withdrawn, the Company will purchase all shares properly tendered and not properly withdrawn. If more than $75 million in value of shares are properly tendered and not properly withdrawn, the Company will purchase shares in the following order of priority: (a) first, the Company will purchase all the shares properly tendered at or below the price ultimately determined to be the Purchase Price and not properly withdrawn by any “odd lot holder” (a stockholder that owns in the aggregate less than 100 shares) that tenders all of such stockholder’s shares; and (b) second, after the purchase of all the shares properly tendered and not properly withdrawn by odd lot holders, the Company will purchase all other shares properly tendered and not properly withdrawn at or below the price ultimately determined to be the Purchase Price, on a pro rata basis with appropriate adjustments to avoid the purchase of fractional shares.
The Company’s board of directors has approved the Offer. None of the Company, its board of directors, DST Systems, Inc. in its capacity as Depositary, Paying Agent or Information Agent, or any of their respective affiliates, however, made, or is making, any recommendation to any stockholder as to whether to tender or refrain from tendering his, her or its shares or as to the price or prices at which any stockholder may choose to tender his, her or its shares. Each stockholder must make his, her or its own decision whether to tender shares, how many shares to tender and the price or prices at which to tender.
Any questions or requests for assistance may be directed to DST by telephone toll free at 855-377-0510. Requests for copies of the offer to purchase, the letter of transmittal or other tender offer materials may be directed to DST, the information agent, and such copies will be furnished promptly at the Company’s expense. Stockholders may also contact their broker dealer, commercial bank, trust company, custodian or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offer.
Important Notice
This press release is a summary provided for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities of the Company. The full details of the modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer, including complete instructions on how to tender shares, will be included in the offer to purchase, the letter of transmittal and other related materials, which the Company will publish, send or give to stockholders upon commencement of the tender offer, and file with the SEC. Stockholders are urged to read carefully the offer to purchase, the letter of transmittal and other related materials when they become available because they contain important information, including the terms and conditions of the Offer. Stockholders may obtain free copies of the offer to purchase, the letter of transmittal and other related materials after they are filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Each stockholder should consult with its tax advisor, broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company, custodian or other nominee to evaluate the consequences of tendering or selling Shares in the Offer.
About InvenTrust Properties Corp.
InvenTrust Properties Corp. is a pure-play retail company with a focus on acquiring grocery-anchored open-air centers in key growth markets with favorable demographics. This disciplined acquisition strategy, along with our innovative and collaborative property management approach, ensures the success of both our tenants and business partners and drives net operating income growth for the Company. InvenTrust became a self-managed REIT in 2014 and a GRESB member in 2018. As of June 30, 2018, the company is an owner and manager of 78 retail properties, representing 13.9 million square feet of retail space.
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