Qt Group Buys IAR Systems Group
10 hours ago
- #Acquisition
- #Stock Market
- #Corporate Finance
- Qt Group Plc completed a public cash offer for I.A.R. Systems Group AB shares at SEK 180 per share.
- 94.49% of IAR shareholders accepted the offer, giving Qt control over the majority of shares and votes.
- The acceptance period is extended until 27 October 2025 for remaining shareholders to tender their shares.
- Qt plans to initiate compulsory redemption for untendered shares and delist IAR from Nasdaq Stockholm.
- Juha Varelius, Qt's CEO, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition and future collaboration with IAR.
- Financial advisors for the deal include Nordea Bank Abp and Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited.
- The offer is not available in certain jurisdictions due to legal restrictions.
- U.S. shareholders are advised to consult tax professionals regarding the tax implications of the offer.