Independent statement related to the voluntary cash offer by SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl for the shares in Gram Car Carriers ASA
Oslo, 27 May 2024.
Reference is made to the announcement on 27 May 2024 regarding the launch of the recommended voluntary cash offer (the "Offer") by SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl ("SAS" or the "Offeror") to acquire all issued and outstanding shares (the "Shares") of Gram Car Carriers ASA ("GCC" or the "Company") for a cash consideration of NOK 263.69 per Share.
Pursuant to section 6-16 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act of 29 June 2007 No. 75 (the "Norwegian Securities Trading Act"), the board of directors of GCC (the "Board") shall provide a statement on the Offer. Oslo Børs, in its capacity as take-over supervisory authority, has decided that the statement on the Offer shall be issued by an independent expert and not by the Board, and that such statement can be issued by ABG Sundal Collier ASA ("ABG Sundal Collier") on behalf of GCC, cf. section 6-16 (4) of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
The statement by ABG Sundal Collier is attached to this announcement.
IR Contacts:
Gram Car Carriers ASA
Mas Gram, Head of Projects and IR
Telephone: +47 95 41 00 93
E-mail: ir@gramcar.com
Media Contacts:
Gram Car Carriers ASA
Jan Petter Stiff, senior adviser Capient AS
Telephone: +47 995 13 891
E-mail: jps@capientco.com
About Gram Car Carriers:
GCC is the world's third-largest tonnage provider within the Pure Car Truck Carriers (PCTCs) segment with 17 vessels, across the Distribution, Mid-size and Panamax segments. The Company serves as a trusted provider of high-quality vessels and logistics solutions ensuring safe, efficient and punctual shipment of vehicles for a network of clients comprising of major global and regional PCTC operators.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.