Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces today that it has published a second supplement to the prospectus in the framework of the mandatory public takeover bid launched by Borealis on 2 September 2013 on all Rosier shares which are not already held by Borealis. This supplement concerns mainly the publication of a press release by Rosier, on its interim statement for the second half of 2013.
In addition, Borealis announces that it has been informed that the board of directors of Rosier has approved a supplement to its memorandum in reply. The supplement to the memorandum in reply concerns a change in the position of Mr Robert Semoulin, independent director of Rosier, regarding his intention to transfer or not to transfer his shares to Borealis in the context of the bid. This supplement to the memorandum in reply is also included in the second supplement to the prospectus.
In light of the information contained in the second supplement to the prospectus, Borealis will extend the acceptance period in the context of the voluntarily reopening of the takeover bid to 4 November 2013 (inclusive) at 4 pm CET (instead of 28 October 2013 previously). The payment of the shares which will be tendered during the voluntary reopening as from 14 October 2013 is scheduled on 8 November 2013.
Any shareholder who has tendered shares during the acceptance period of the voluntary reopening of the bid (i.e. as from 14 October 2013) may withdraw their acceptance until 4 November 2013 (inclusive) at 4 pm CET in accordance with the procedure as set out in the acceptance form.
The prospectus (with the memorandum in reply attached as an annex), the acceptance form, the first and second supplement to the prospectus and the supplement to the memorandum in reply may be obtained free of charge at the counters of ING België NV, or by telephone (+32(0)2 464 60 01 (Dutch), +32(0)2 464 60 02 (French) and +32(0)2 464 60 04 (English)).
An electronic version of the prospectus (with the memorandum in reply attached as an annex), the acceptance form, the first and second supplement to the prospectus and the supplement to the memorandum in reply is also available on the internet at www.ing.be, www.rosier.eu and www.borealisgroup.com.
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Kerstin Meckler, Director Communications
Tel. +43 (0)1 22 400 389 (Vienna, Austria)
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Borealis is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers. With headquarters in Vienna, Austria, Borealis currently employs around 6,200 and operates in over 120 countries. It generated EUR 7.5 billion in sales revenue in 2012. The International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of Abu Dhabi owns 64% of the company, with the remaining 36% owned by OMV, the leading energy group in the European growth belt. Borealis provides services and products to customers around the world in collaboration with Borouge, a joint venture with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
Building on the unique Borstar® and BorlinkTM technologies and 50 years of experience in polyolefins, Borealis and Borouge support key industries including infrastructure, automotive and advanced packaging. The Borouge plant expansion in Abu Dhabi will be fully operational by mid-2014 with a total annual capacity of 4.5 million tonnes. After this Borealis and Borouge will have approximately 8 million tonnes of polyolefin capacity.
Borealis offers a wide range of base chemicals, including melamine, phenol, acetone, ethylene and propylene servicing a wide range of industries. Together with Borouge the two companies will produce approximately 6 million tonnes of Base Chemicals in 2014.
Borealis also creates real value for the agricultural industry with a large portfolio of fertilizers. The company distributes approximately 2.1 million tonnes per year. This volume will increase to around 5 million tonnes by the end of 2014.
Borealis and Borouge aim to proactively benefit society by taking on real societal challenges and offering real solutions. Both companies are committed to the principles of Responsible Care®, an initiative to improve safety performance within the chemical industry, and contribute to solve the world's water and sanitation challenges through product innovation and their Water for the WorldTM programme.
For more information visit:
www.borealisgroup.com
www.borouge.com
www.waterfortheworld.net
Borstar is a registered trademark of the Borealis Group.
Borlink and Water for the World are trademarks of the Borealis Group.
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