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Broadcom Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 26, 2018)

Filed March 26, 2018For Securities:AVGO

Summary

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) filed an 8-K on March 26, 2018, to provide an update on its previously announced corporate restructuring, the "Redomiciliation." This move aims to change the parent company's domicile from Singapore to Delaware. The company has entered into an Implementation Agreement outlining a scheme of arrangement under Singapore law to effect this change. Key developments reported include the approval of the scheme of arrangement by Broadcom-Singapore shareholders on March 23, 2018. The next critical step is the upcoming hearing before the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on April 2, 2018, to obtain court approval. If approved, the scheme will become effective, exchanging Broadcom-Singapore shares for Broadcom-Delaware common stock on a one-for-one basis, making the Singapore entity a subsidiary of the new Delaware parent. Investors are directed to the company's Schedule 14A filing for more comprehensive details.

Key Highlights

  • 1Broadcom is proceeding with its plan to re-domicile its parent company from Singapore to Delaware.
  • 2An Implementation Agreement has been executed to facilitate the corporate restructuring via a scheme of arrangement under Singapore law.
  • 3Shareholders of Broadcom-Singapore approved the scheme of arrangement on March 23, 2018.
  • 4The next crucial step is the High Court of Singapore's approval, with a hearing scheduled for April 2, 2018.
  • 5Upon court approval and completion, Broadcom-Singapore shares will be exchanged for Broadcom-Delaware common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  • 6The transaction will result in Broadcom-Delaware becoming the ultimate parent company, with Broadcom-Singapore as a subsidiary.
  • 7Further details regarding the redomiciliation are available in Broadcom's Definitive Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A).

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing provides an update on Broadcom's previously announced plan to re-domicile its parent company from Singapore to Delaware. It details the progress and next steps in this corporate restructuring, known as the "Redomiciliation."

The "Scheme of Arrangement" is the legal mechanism under Singapore law that Broadcom is using to implement the re-domiciliation. Shareholder approval has been obtained, and the next critical step is the High Court of Singapore's approval, which is scheduled to be heard on April 2, 2018. This court order is necessary for the scheme to become effective.

If the re-domiciliation is approved by the Singapore Court, shareholders of Broadcom-Singapore will exchange their ordinary shares for newly issued shares of common stock in the Delaware-incorporated parent company, Broadcom Inc. (Broadcom-Delaware), on a one-for-one basis. Broadcom-Singapore will subsequently become a subsidiary of the new Delaware parent.

Investors can find more comprehensive details about the re-domiciliation in Broadcom's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, which was filed with the SEC on March 9, 2018. Copies of this and other filings are available on the SEC's website and Broadcom's investor relations website.