LONDON, March 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SilverArrow Capital Advisors LLP commented on the recent news that Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: RSTI) has agreed to be acquired by Coherent, Inc. for $32.50 per share in cash.
"We are gratified that our advocacy efforts on behalf of Rofin stockholders will result in a substantial return for investors," said Thomas Limberger, CEO and Partner of SilverArrow. "Given the timing of the announcement of the acquisition - on the eve of the annual meeting - we at SilverArrow are analyzing whether the purchase price of $32.50 represents the best value to stockholders."
"In particular, we are reviewing whether the Rofin Board's acceptance of Coherent's bid was influenced by pressure to sell the company in light of the eventual addition of SilverArrow directors to the Board," Mr. Limberger continued. "We note that our internal analysis supports a valuation in the high $30's to low $40's per share range. SilverArrow encourages potential strategic and financial buyers to examine the Rofin acquisition, and SilverArrow pledges to support all offers that seek to maximize value to stockholders."
SilverArrow will continue to monitor its investment in Rofin, and will continue to evaluate Coherent's offer, as well as any competing offers that may arise, as further information is disclosed.
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Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward- looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Rofin's actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause Rofin's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: downturns in the machine tool, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, photovoltaic, and medical device industries which may have, in the future, a material adverse effect on Rofin's sales and profitability; the ability of Rofin's OEM customers to incorporate its laser products into their systems; the impact of exchange rate fluctuations, which may be significant because a substantial portion of Rofin's operations are located in non-US countries; the level of competition and Rofin's ability to compete in the markets for its products; Rofin's ability to develop new and enhanced products to meet market demand or to adequately utilize existing technology; third party infringement of Rofin's proprietary technology or third party claims against Rofin for the infringement or misappropriation of proprietary rights; the scope of patent protection that Rofin is able to obtain or maintain; competing technologies that are similar to or that serve the same uses as Rofin's technology; Rofin's ability to efficiently manage the risks associated with its international operations; risks associated with recent changes in Rofin's senior management personnel; any adverse impact to Rofin resulting from the announcement or implementation of SilverArrow's Operational Excellence Program; the worldwide economic environment, including specifically but not limited to in Asia; and such other factors as discussed throughout Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Rofin's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended September 30, 2015. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
