Beacon Adopts Poison Pill

Beacon Roofing adopts poison pill after QXO's hostile bid
Beacon Roofing Supply said on Tuesday it has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights agreement, commonly known as a poison pill, following a hostile takeover bid by QXO. Beacon is issuing one preferred share purchase right for each outstanding share of its common stock to stockholders by way of a dividend,
Beacon Seeks to Fend off QXO's Hostile Takeover With Poison Pill
(Reuters) - Beacon Roofing Supply said on Tuesday it has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights agreement, commonly known as a poison pill, following a hostile takeover bid by QXO.
QXO Comments on Beacon Roofing Supply’s Adoption of Shareholder-Unfriendly Poison Pill
Reaffirms Commitment to Acquiring Beacon for $124.25 per Share in Cash All-Cash Offer Provides Significant and Immediate Value to Beacon Shareholders GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE: QXO) today commented on Beacon Roofing Supply,
QXO Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Beacon Roofing Supply
QXO Inc. has launched a hostile takeover bid for Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. after the board of the building products company rejected its offer as too low.
QXO touts AI advantage in bid to win over Beacon Roofing shareholders
QXO’s $11 billion pitch to buy Beacon Roofing touts the company’s AI experience as well as the overall housing shortage in the United States.
QXO Initiates $11 Billion Cash Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply
From Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Credit Agricole, Wells Fargo, and Mizuho, among other big financial institutions, QXO has obtained complete finance commitments. These pledges plus QXO's current cash will pay for the whole acquisition price, any required debt refinancing for Beacon, and associated transaction expenses.
Beacon Adopts Poison Pill to Defend Against Hostile QXO Bid
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. has adopted a poison pill defense as the building products company pushes back against a hostile takeover approach from QXO Inc.
QXO’s Hostile Bid for Beacon Roofing Fuels M&A Optimism
M&A specialists are eyeing a robust list of U.S. takeover candidates, with a buoyant economy, strong buyer appetite and a potentially looser regulatory regime seen driving more deals.
QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply for $124.25 Per Share in Cash
QXO intends to complete the acquisition quickly after the tender offer expires in 20 business days, subject to the terms of the offer. The proposed transaction is not subject to any contingencies related to financing or due diligence.
Beacon Roofing adopts poison pill after QXO's hostile takeover bid
Beacon Roofing Supply said on Tuesday it has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights agreement, commonly known as a poison pill, following a hostile takeover bid by QXO. Beacon is issuing one preferred share purchase right for each outstanding share of its common stock to stockholders,
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