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Bourns Nears Full Control of Rakon as Takeover Acceptances Top 97%

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  • Bourns’ takeover offer for Rakon has reached 97.407% acceptance of ordinary shares, cementing near-total shareholder backing for the acquisition and reinforcing its control over the New Zealand tech company.
  • High acceptance levels for Rakon’s long-term incentive share rights, many at or near 100%, give Bourns broad control across the capital structure and limit residual minority interests as the takeover advances.
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Bourns Nears Full Control of Rakon as Takeover Acceptances Top 97%

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

Bourns, Inc. has reported that its takeover offer for Rakon Limited has achieved acceptances representing 97.407% of Rakon’s ordinary shares, indicating near-total shareholder support for the acquisition. The high acceptance level strengthens Bourns’ effective control of the New Zealand technology firm and signals an impending transition to majority ownership.

The offer has also secured substantial acceptance across Rakon’s long-term incentive share rights, with most classes above 88% and several at 100%, including rights varied under conditional retention arrangements. This broad uptake among holders of share rights consolidates Bourns’ position across Rakon’s capital structure and reduces residual minority interests, clarifying the ownership landscape for stakeholders as the takeover progresses.

More about Rakon

Rakon Limited is a New Zealand-based technology company focused on frequency control and timing solutions used in industries such as telecommunications, navigation and aerospace. Its shares are listed on the NZX, and it operates under a long-term incentive plan that grants share rights to executive and non-executive participants.

Average Trading Volume: 98,368

Current Market Cap: N$355.1M

Learn more about RAK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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