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Bourns Lifts Rakon Stake to 87.6% as Takeover Offer Gains Momentum

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  • Rakon, a New Zealand maker of high-precision frequency control products, serves global telecommunications and electronics markets.
  • Bourns has lifted its holding in Rakon to 87.624% through further acceptances of its NZ$1.55-per-share cash takeover offer, consolidating de facto control.
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Bourns Lifts Rakon Stake to 87.6% as Takeover Offer Gains Momentum

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Rakon ( (NZ:RAK) ) has issued an announcement.

Bourns, Inc., a major shareholder in Rakon Limited, has increased its stake in the New Zealand frequency control specialist as its cash takeover offer continues to gain traction. The company operates in high-precision timing solutions for global telecommunications and electronic equipment manufacturers, positioning it as a key supplier to critical infrastructure markets.

The latest disclosure shows Bourns now holds or has conditional rights to 201,367,020 Rakon shares, equivalent to 87.624% of the company’s ordinary shares, up from 84.448% earlier in April. The increase stems from additional shareholders accepting Bourns’ NZ$1.55-per-share cash offer, underscoring strong investor support and effectively cementing Bourns’ control over Rakon as the bid progresses toward full settlement.

More about Rakon

Rakon Limited is a New Zealand-based technology company that designs and manufactures frequency control products, including crystal oscillators and related timing components. Its products are widely used in telecommunications, positioning, and other high-precision electronic applications, serving global equipment makers and infrastructure providers.

Average Trading Volume: 111,962

Current Market Cap: N$349.3M

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