Summary
Entegris, Inc. (ENTG) filed an 8-K on March 21, 2005, announcing significant corporate restructuring and a material acquisition. The company is undergoing a reincorporation from Minnesota to Delaware by merging with its newly formed subsidiary, Eagle DE, Inc. This will result in current Entegris shareholders receiving shares in the Delaware-based entity. Concurrently, Entegris has entered into an agreement to merge with Mykrolis Corporation, another Delaware-based company. Under the terms of the proposed merger with Mykrolis, each outstanding share of Mykrolis common stock will be converted into 1.39 shares of Entegris's Delaware-based common stock. This strategic move aims to combine the operations of both companies, with the post-merger entity to be named Entegris, Inc. The transaction is structured to qualify as a tax-free reorganization and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2005, subject to shareholder approvals, regulatory clearance, and other customary closing conditions. The combined company's board will consist of eleven directors, with a mix from both current Entegris and Mykrolis boards, plus one independent director.
Key Highlights
- 1Entegris, Inc. is reincorporating from Minnesota to Delaware by merging with its subsidiary, Eagle DE, Inc.
- 2Entegris has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Mykrolis Corporation.
- 3Mykrolis shareholders will receive 1.39 shares of Entegris common stock for each share of Mykrolis common stock.
- 4The combined entity will operate under the name Entegris, Inc. and will be headquartered in Delaware.
- 5The transaction is intended to be a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- 6The merger is subject to approval from shareholders of both Entegris and Mykrolis, as well as regulatory clearances (including antitrust).
- 7The companies anticipate closing the transaction in the third calendar quarter of 2005.