美國投資公司以11億美元收購DoubleClick

北京時間4月25日消息，美國私人股權投資公司Hellman & Friedman LLC今天以11億美元收購著名網絡廣告服務商DoubleClick，這一交易將於今年第三季度完成。
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　　根據協議，Hellman & Friedman LLC將向DoubleClick股東支付每股8.5美元，這一價格比DoubleClick普通股過去30天的平均收盤價高出10.6%。按照這一價格，Hellman & Friedman LLC收購DoubleClick共需支付11億美元。DoubleClick將於2023年到期的總本金為1.35億美元的零息次級債券將繼續流通，但股東有權要求DoubleClick在收購交易完成之後等值回購債券。風險投資公司JMI Equity也將同Hellman & Friedman一起進行投資，在此之前，兩家公司已經在一些軟件相關的投資中建立了合作夥伴關係，包括投資於Blackbaud、Mitchell國際以及Vertafore。
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　　在交易完成之後，DoubleClick公司CEO凱文-瑞恩(Kevin Ryan)將辭去CEO職務。新的董事會成員和董事會主席將於交易完成後指定。目前，這一交易已經獲得了DoubleClick董事會的批准，不過還需要等待公司股東的審批。DoubleClick將在交易材料提交給美國證券交易委員會後盡快召開特別股東大會。

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Dear Valued Partner,
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; m+ n. m0 J0 L" C. d: S8 {7 `As you may be aware, several months ago Performics' parent company, DoubleClick, began exploring strategic options to maximize shareholder value. Today we are pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement in which Hellman & Friedman LLC will acquire DoubleClick in an all cash merger. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter.

Based in San Francisco, Hellman & Friedman is a leading private equity firm that has raised and managed over $8 billion and invested in approximately 50 companies during its 20+ year history. Hellman & Friedman shares DoubleClick's vision and understands our industry. Hellman & Friedman has a significant focus on the marketing services and software industries, and has previously invested in companies such as Digitas, Inc. (DTAS), and Young & Rubicam.
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The new ownership structure will be a very positive development for partners and employees. In essence, the new structure will separate DoubleClick into two units, online marketing and catalog data. Performics is a part of the online marketing unit. Hellman & Friedman appreciates the potential of our industry and is committed to ensuring that each business unit has the necessary tools and resources to be successful.
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, A! k. e, C0 Z2 T: D- q# @( vIt has been an exciting year. Everyone at Performics appreciates your continued support during our recent corporate transitions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Performics representative.
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Sincerely,

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有公司投資， 證明了 網絡廣告業的價值，
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