Why Frontline will recommend that shareholders at the General Meeting of ICB vote against the acquisition of Astro Tankers
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release from Frontline Ltd. - 16.10.1997 |
Frontline will increase the offer to ICB if the acquisition of Astro Tankers is terminated
If a decision is made to terminate the non-cash share issue financing the acquisition of Astro Tankers, Frontline will increase the offer as follows:
· Frontline will offer SEK 125 per B-share.
· The offer of SEK 130 per A-share will remain unchanged.
· The increase of the offer is conditional upon the Board of ICB revoking the proposed non-cash share issue no later than Friday, October 17, 1997, or the shareholders' meeting deciding not to complete the non-cash share issue.
· If the Board revokes the proposed non-cash share issue, or if the shareholders' meeting decides not to complete the non-cash share issue, Frontline will extend the subscription period for the offer until Thursday, October 23, 1997.
· The offer otherwise remains unchanged.
Hamilton, Bermuda, October 15, 1997
Frontline Ltd
Board of Directors
Questions should be directed at:
Tom E. Jebsen, CFO of Frontline Management AS, Tel +47 23 11 40 00
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The offer is not directed at such persons whose participation implies actions as described above or whose action conflicts with domestic law as described above.
