TE Connectivity receives all regulatory clearances and publishes provisional interim result of the public tender offer for all shares of Schaffner Holding – TE Connectivity holds 89.1 percent

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Schaffhausen/Luterbach, Switzerland – November 13, 2023 – TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today published the provisional interim result of the public tender offer for all publicly held shares of Schaffner Holding (SIX: SAHN) after the end of the offer period. All regulatory clearances for the settlement of the public tender offer have been obtained.

Based on the preliminary figures, 561’187 Schaffner shares were tendered into the offer by the end of the offer period, which represents 89.0% of the Schaffner shares subject to the offer. Taking into account the tendered Schaffner Shares and Schaffner Shares held by persons acting in concert with the offeror, TE Connectivity's participation amounts to a total of 566’314 Schaffner Shares. This corresponds to a participation of 89.1% percent of the issued share capital and voting rights of Schaffner Holding. TE Connectivity welcomes this strong approval of the Schaffner shareholder base for the tender offer.

Subject to confirmation in the definitive notice of the interim result scheduled for November 16, 2023, TE Connectivity holds Schaffner Shares representing more than 67% of the fully diluted share capital of Schaffner Holding (not taking into account the Schaffner Shares held by Schaffner Holding or its subsidiaries) which means that the minimum acceptance level has been reached. Subject to the fulfillment of certain ongoing offer conditions, TE Connectivity declares the offer to be successful.

The announcement of the provisional interim result is available under this link.

The additional acceptance period for the offer begins on November 17, 2023, and is expected to last until November 30, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Swiss time. Schaffner Shares can still be tendered during the additional acceptance period. The tender offer remains subject to customary terms and conditions. Settlement is expected to occur on December 14, 2023.

Following the settlement of the offer and in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the offer prospectus, dated September 28, 2023, TE Connectivity intends to initiate a squeeze-out procedure and delist the Schaffner Shares from SIX Swiss Exchange.

The preliminary timetable for the settlement of the offer is as follows:

November 16, 2023           Definitive notice of the interim result of the offer

November 17, 2023           Start of the additional acceptance period

November 30, 2023           End of the additional acceptance period, 4:00 p.m. Swiss time

December 1, 2023             Provisional notice of the end result of the offer

December 6, 2023             Definitive notice of the end result of the offer

December 7, 2023             Extraordinary shareholders' meeting of Schaffner Holding

December 14, 2023           Settlement of the offer (subject to the fulfillment of further offer conditions)

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This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities of Schaffner and it does not constitute a prospectus or a similar notice within the meaning of articles 35 et seqq. or 69 of the Swiss Financial Services Act. Complete terms and conditions of the offer are set forth in the offer prospectus which was published on September 28, 2023 (the "Offer Prospectus"). Holders of shares in Schaffner are urged to carefully read the Offer Prospectus because it contains important information about the offer. This announcement is not for publication, release or distribution in or into or from any jurisdiction where it would otherwise be prohibited and does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in such countries. Please also refer to "Legal Disclaimers" below.
 

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including over 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.
 

About Schaffner

Schaffner plays a vital role in building a sustainable future in the new era of electrification. Headquartered in Switzerland and with subsidiaries around the world, Schaffner is a global leader in electromagnetic solutions that ensure the efficient and reliable operation of electronic systems. The Schaffner Group are experts in EMC filter solutions, harmonic filters, electromagnetic components and electromagnetic solutions. Schaffner’s passionate and knowledgeable employees empower its customers to develop reliable electronic devices and systems that meet compliance standards and deliver increased energy efficiency.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature or which relate to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to the ultimate terms of any such transactions. TE Connectivity undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.
 

Legal Disclaimers

Important Additional Information

This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute, or form part of, any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of any offer, to purchase or subscribe for any registered shares or other equity securities in Schaffner Holding AG, nor shall it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract therefor. This release is not part of the offer documentation relating to the tender offer. Main terms and conditions of the tender offer have been published in the Offer Prospectus. Shareholders of Schaffner Holding AG are urged to read the tender offer documents, which are available at https://www.emc-power-offer.com.
 

Certain Offer Restrictions

The tender offer is not being made, directly or indirectly, in any country or jurisdiction in which the tender offer would be considered unlawful or otherwise violate any applicable laws or regulations, or which would require TE Connectivity Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries to change or amend the terms or conditions of the tender offer in any way, to make an additional filing with any governmental, regulatory or other authority or take additional action in relation to the tender offer. It is not intended to extend the tender offer to any such country or jurisdiction. Any such document relating to the tender offer must neither be distributed in any such country or jurisdiction nor be sent into such country or jurisdiction, and must not be used for the purpose of soliciting the purchase of securities of Schaffner Holding AG by any person or entity resident or incorporated in any such country or jurisdiction.

The communication is not being made by, and has not been approved by, an authorised person for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 in the United Kingdom.

Reference is made to the Offer Prospectus for full offer restrictions and an overview of certain key differences with U.S. tender offer procedures and laws.
 

Notice to U.S. Holders

Shareholders of Schaffner in the United States (“U.S. Holders”) are advised that the registered shares of Schaffner are not listed on a U.S. securities exchange and that Schaffner is not subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and is not required to, and does not, file any reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) thereunder.

The tender offer is being made for the registered shares of Schaffner, a Swiss company whose shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange Ltd., and is subject to Swiss disclosure and procedural requirements, which are different from those of the United States.

The tender offer is being made in the United States pursuant to Section 14(e) of, and Regulation 14E under, the Exchange Act, subject to the exemption provided under Rule 14d-1(c) under the Exchange Act for a tier 1 tender offer (the “Tier 1 Exemption”), and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of Swiss law. Accordingly, the tender offer is subject to disclosure and other procedural requirements, including with respect to withdrawal rights, settlement procedures, waiver of conditions and timing of payments that are different from those applicable under U.S. tender offer procedures and laws. U.S. Holders are urged to consult with their own legal financial and tax advisors (including with respect to Swiss law) regarding the Offer.

As permitted under the Tier 1 Exemption, the settlement of the tender offer will be based on the applicable Swiss law provisions, which differ from the settlement procedures customary in the United States, particularly as regards to the time when payment of the consideration is rendered. The Offer, which is subject to Swiss law, is being made to U.S. Holders in accordance with the applicable U.S. securities laws, and applicable exemptions thereunder, in particular the Tier I Exemption. To the extent the tender offer is subject to U.S. securities laws, those laws only apply to U.S. Holders of Schaffner’s shares and will not give rise to claims on the part of any other person. It may be difficult for U.S. Holders to enforce their rights and any claim they may have arising under the of U.S. federal securities laws, since Schaffner is located in a non-U.S. jurisdiction, and some or all of their officers and directors may be residents of a non-U.S. jurisdiction. U.S. Holders may not be able to sue Schaffner or its officers or directors in a non-U.S. court for violations of the U.S. securities laws. Further, it may be difficult to compel Schaffner and its affiliates to subject themselves to a U.S. court's judgment.

Neither the SEC nor any securities commission of any State of the U.S. has (a) approved or disapproved of the tender offer; (b) passed upon the merits or fairness of the tender offer; or (c) passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of the disclosure in the Offer Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the U.S.

Contacts

TE Connectivity
Media Relations:
Rachel Quimby
+1 610-893-9593
Rachel.quimby@te.com

Investor Relations:
Sujal Shah
+1 610-893-9790
Sujal.shah@te.com

Schaffner Holding AG
Investor Relations und Medienstelle: c/o Dynamics Group, Zürich
Edwin van der Geest: +41 79 330 55 22 / Thomas Balmer: +41 79 703 87 28
investor-relations@schaffner.com