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Bourns Tightens Grip on Rakon With Stake Raised Above 84%

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  • Bourns has increased its stake in Rakon to 84.448 percent through further acceptances of its $1.55 per share cash takeover offer.
  • The higher holding gives Bourns stronger effective control of Rakon and advances its bid toward full ownership, narrowing options for remaining minority shareholders.
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Bourns Tightens Grip on Rakon With Stake Raised Above 84%

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The latest announcement is out from Rakon ( (NZ:RAK) ).

Bourns, Inc. has lifted its stake in Rakon to 84.448% of the company’s ordinary shares, up from 82.801%, after additional shareholders accepted its ongoing cash takeover offer priced at $1.55 per share. The increased relevant interest, now covering 194,068,981 shares subject to transfer once conditions are met, strengthens Bourns’ effective control of Rakon and moves the deal closer to full acquisition, tightening the options for remaining minority investors and reshaping the company’s future ownership structure.

More about Rakon

Rakon Limited is a New Zealand-based technology company that issues ordinary shares listed on the NZX under the ticker RAK. The firm operates in the electronics sector, with a shareholder base that has recently attracted a full cash takeover offer from U.S.-headquartered components manufacturer Bourns, Inc., signaling strategic interest in Rakon’s position in its market segment.

Average Trading Volume: 129,474

Current Market Cap: N$342.4M

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