JBT Shareholders approve combination with Marel

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Marel has been informed that the special meeting of the shareholders of John Bean Technologies Corporation (“JBT”), which was held virtually earlier today in relation to the voluntary takeover offer for all outstanding shares in Marel hf., voted to approve the issuance of shares of JBT common stock in connection with JBT’s pending combination with Marel hf..

Further information on the shareholders’ meeting and its decisions can be found in JBT‘s announcement, accessible here.

JBT and Marel continue to make progress on the other requirements to close the transaction. Regarding regulatory workstreams, JBT and Marel have submitted filing materials in all relevant jurisdictions and are now engaging with regulators in pursuit of all requisite approvals to complete the combination. The voluntary takeover offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel will expire on September 2, 2024, unless such offer period is extended in accordance with the terms of the definitive agreement between JBT and Marel. JBT is also actively working on the secondary listing application for Nasdaq Iceland. JBT continues to plan for a transaction close by year end 2024.

Further information:

Investor Relations

  • Marel – Tinna Molphy
  • Email: ir@marel.com
  • Tel: +354 8538603

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