Neff Corporation (NYSE:NEFF) Files An 8-K Other EventsItem 8.01. Other Events.
On August14, 2017, Neff Corporation (“Neff” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has determined that an acquisition proposal received from a strategic bidder to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Neff for $25.00 per share in cash constitutes a “Superior Proposal” as defined in Neff’s previously announced agreement and plan of merger (the “Existing Merger Agreement”) with H&E Equipment Services,Inc., dated as of July14, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are based on Neff’s current plans or expectations that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Neff. In particular, statements using words such as “may,” “should,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential,” or words of similar import generally involve forward-looking statements. The inclusion of forward-looking statements in this communication should not be considered as a representation by Neff or any other person that Neff’s current plans or expectations will be achieved. Numerous factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Existing Merger Agreement; changes in the business or operating prospects of Neff; the failure to satisfy conditions to completion of the merger contemplated by the Existing Merger Agreement, including receipt of regulatory approvals; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts Neff’s current plans and operations, including the occurrence of an event, circumstance, occurrence, fact, condition, development, effect or change that constitutes a Company Material Adverse Event (as defined in the Merger Agreement); the ability to retain key personnel; the ability to recognize the benefits of the proposed merger; the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the proposed merger; risks relating to operating in a highly competitive environment; risks relating to deteriorating market conditions; the risk of failures of Neff’s customers, suppliers or other counterparties to honor their obligations to Neff; the effect on Neff’s business of potential changes in the regulatory system under which it operates; risks relating to potential adverse tax developments; risks relating to adverse legislative developments; losses that Neff could face from terrorism, political unrest and war; changes in economic conditions or inflation; and other factors affecting future results disclosed in Neff’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including but not limited to those discussed under Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, in Neff’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December31, 2016 and Neff’s Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2017 and in other reports filed by Neff with the SEC.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
Description |
99.1 |
Copy of Press Release issued by Neff Corporation, dated August14, 2017. |