Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. (NYSE:ADSW) Files An 8-K Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. (NYSE:ADSW) Files An 8-K Other Events
On May 7, 2019, Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. (“Advanced Disposal”) issued a press release announcing the postponement of the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts in this document, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including development plans and objectives relating to our activities), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “goal,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “will,” “may,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “intend,” “future” and similar words. Statements that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect or believe may occur in the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and are subject to safe harbor created by those sections. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements.
There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this report. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include those set forth under the heading Risk Factors in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to:
In addition, actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors related to the pending acquisition of Advanced Disposal, including, without limitation (1) risks related to the consummation of the merger, including the risks that (a) the merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain stockholder approval of the merger agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and (d) other conditions to the consummation of the merger under the merger agreement may not be satisfied; (2) the effects that any termination of the merger agreement may have on Advanced Disposal or its business, including the risks that (a) Advanced Disposal’s stock price may decline significantly if the merger is not completed, (b) the merger agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring Advanced Disposal to pay Waste Management, Inc. (“Waste Management”) a termination fee, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12-month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the merger may have on Advanced Disposal and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) Advanced Disposal’s business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) Advanced Disposal’s current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) Advanced Disposal’s ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) Advanced Disposal’s business relationships (including, customers and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) Advanced Disposal’s management’s or employees’ attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the merger agreement places on Advanced Disposal’s ability to operate its business, return capital to stockholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the merger and instituted against Advanced Disposal and others; (6) the risk that the merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; and (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and/or tax factors.
The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks may emerge from time to time. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we will operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed merger between a subsidiary of Waste Management and Advanced Disposal. In connection with the proposed transaction, Advanced Disposal plans to file a proxy statement with the SEC. STOCKHOLDERS OF ADVANCED DISPOSAL ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND ANY DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN) AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION THAT ADVANCED DISPOSAL WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Stockholders and investors will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available) and other documents filed by Advanced Disposal at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the proxy statement (when they become available) and the filings that will be incorporated by reference therein may also be obtained, without charge, by contacting Advanced Disposal’s Investor Relations at matthew.nelson@advanceddisposal.com or (904) 737-7900.
Participants in Solicitation
Advanced Disposal and its directors, executive officers and certain employees, may be deemed, under SEC rules, to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed merger. Information regarding Advanced Disposal’s directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 3, 2019. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC (when they become available). These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 ss136132_ex9901.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 ADVANCED DISPOSAL POSTPONES 2019 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS PONTE VEDRA,…
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EX-99.1 2 ss136132_ex9901.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 ADVANCED DISPOSAL POSTPONES 2019 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS PONTE VEDRA,…
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About Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. (NYSE:ADSW)
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., formerly ADS Waste Holdings, Inc., is an environmental services company providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services to customers in the Southeast, Midwest and Eastern regions of the United States, as well as in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The Company operates through three segments: South, East and Midwest. It has a portfolio of collection, disposal and recycling operations that serves growing, operating and managing solid waste management companies in the United States. It offers other services, such as landfill gas-to-energy operations at municipal solid waste landfills; management of third-party owned landfills; customer service charges relating to overdue payments, and customer administrative fees relating to customers. Its facilities is engaged in the collection, processing and sale of old corrugated cardboard, old newspaper, mixed paper, aluminum, glass and other materials.