AC and TRZ Agree to Terminate Arrangement

Discuss topics related to Air Transat.

Moderators: sky's the limit, sepia, Sulako, lilfssister, North Shore, I WAS Birddog

Post Reply
gustind
Rank 6
Rank 6
Posts: 408
Joined: Fri May 18, 2007 8:16 am
Location: Researching
Contact:

AC and TRZ Agree to Terminate Arrangement

Post by gustind »

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE - OCT 10 2020, OLD RELEASE TO FOLLOW
Transat also announces new $250 million loan facility

MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Transat A.T. Inc. ("Transat" or the "Corporation") announced today that it has revised its arrangement agreement with Air Canada to reflect current market and economic conditions and the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the worldwide airline, travel and tourism industries. Under the terms of the binding agreement they have entered into, unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Transat, Air Canada will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Transat for $5.00 per share, payable at the holder's option either in cash or shares of Air Canada, or a combination thereof, to form a global Montreal-based combined company. The purchase price represents a premium of 31.6% over the 20-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) of Transat shares on October 8, 2020. Transat also announced today the implementation of a new $250 million short-term loan facility.

"With the volume now forecasted to be down 66% worldwide at the end of 2020, it is clear that the world has changed since the signing of the original agreement in June 2019," said Jean-Marc Eustache, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat. "This is the worst crisis since the founding of Transat 33 years ago and with a second wave of the pandemic underway, the timing of an eventual recovery remains uncertain. More than ever, having a national airline with the scale to weather current industry turbulence, which is expected to continue for several years, is in the best interests of our shareholders, customers, employees and other stakeholders."

Given the uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing restrictions on non-essential travel, and the impact to date of the pandemic-related interruption of operations on its cash position, Transat needed to put in place additional sources of financing. The terms of the original transaction restricted Transat's ability to do so without Air Canada's consent. As part of the negotiation leading to today's announcement, Transat has been able to implement a new $250 million short-term loan facility, as well as certain critical amendments to its existing senior loan facility providing Transat with additional flexibility in the context of the current business and economic environment.

"Securing Air Canada's consent to put in place the new loan facility was critical in the decision to revisit the terms of the original agreement with Air Canada" said Jean-Yves Leblanc, Chair of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Transat overseeing the process leading to today's announcement. "Another key factor in Transat's decision was the likelihood of obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals before the fast arriving deadline of December 27, 2020, taking into account the significant and adverse impact of the pandemic on Air Canada's original motivations for completing the transaction at the price set initially. Consummating the initial deal at $18.00 was not an option that was viable given the full set of circumstances the Corporation is facing", continued Mr. Leblanc.

The process of obtaining the required regulatory approvals for the transaction under the original arrangement agreement has been significantly and adversely affected by the pandemic and its impact on the industry as a whole. With the passage of time, the concerns raised by regulatory agencies and the challenges posed by the post COVID-19 environment, the Board of Directors of the Corporation came to the conclusion that the transaction proposed under the original arrangement agreement was unlikely to obtain the required regulatory approvals prior to the ultimate outside date of December 27, 2020 and was therefore unlikely to be consummated. "We believe that revised terms will provide the parties with greater incentives to address the concerns raised by regulatory agencies in order to obtain the regulatory approvals, including with respect to the offer of remedies which should provide a greater chance of obtaining the required approvals from regulatory authorities prior to the newly extended date of February 15, 2021," said Mr. Leblanc.

Based on the foregoing, Transat's Board of Directors determined that the revised transaction, with the implementation of the new financing, is the best prospect currently available for Transat's continued viability and the preservation of shareholder value relative to the alternatives available to it in the context of the original arrangement agreement, and therefore represents the best option for all Transat stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, creditors, suppliers, customers and partners.

The Transat Board of Directors, having received and considered the recommendation of its Special Committee of independent directors, and having considered all relevant factors including the terms of the original arrangement agreement and the status of the transaction contemplated thereby, has unanimously determined that the revised transaction is in the best interests of Transat and its stakeholders, approved the revised Arrangement Agreement and recommended that Transat shareholders vote in favour thereof. In addition, each of the directors of Transat has entered into a voting support agreement pursuant to which each of them has committed to vote in favour of the transaction.

Each of National Bank Financial and BMO Capital Markets has provided the Transat Board of Directors with an opinion to the effect that, as of the date thereof, the consideration to be received by holders of Transat shares with respect to the revised transaction was fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders, in each case subject to the respective limitations, qualifications, assumptions and other matters set forth in such opinions.

Additional Details about the Revised Transaction

The revised Arrangement Agreement terminates and replaces the original arrangement agreement between Transat and Air Canada dated June 27, 2019, as subsequently amended on August 11, 2019 pursuant to which Air Canada had previously agreed to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Transat for a cash consideration of $18.00 per share.

Under the terms of the revised agreement, Transat shareholders will have the option to receive payment of the consideration in the form of cash or shares of Air Canada, or a combination of both. Air Canada shares issuable under the share payment election will be issued on the basis of a price of $17.47 per Air Canada share, translating into an exchange ratio of 0.2862 Air Canada share per Transat share. The price set for the Air Canada shares under the exchange ratio approximates the 30-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the Air Canada shares on September 23, 2020, the time the new cash consideration was in negotiation. Opting to receive shares of Air Canada provides upside opportunity by offering Transat shareholders the ability to participate in the potential long-term value created by Air Canada, and in the airline industry generally, in a post-Covid recovery environment, as well as sharing in the expected synergies resulting from the combination of the two companies.

The transaction will be subject to shareholder approval, including approval by at least two thirds of the votes cast by shareholders present in person or by proxy at the special meeting that will be called to approve the transaction in early December.

The transaction also remains subject to regulatory approvals, particularly those of authorities in Canada and the European Union. To this end, the parties are collaborating to provide information and make submissions to the regulatory authorities with the objective of securing the requisite approvals before February 15, 2021, which has been set as the outside date for the closing of the transaction. Based on information currently available, the European Commission's decision is now expected early 2021. The Government of Canada has not indicated when it would render its decision.

The terms of the revised Arrangement Agreement provide for a break fee of $10 million, payable by Transat in case of termination of the agreement in certain circumstances, including upon acceptance of a Superior Proposal that is not matched by Air Canada. Under the revised Arrangement Agreement, a Superior Proposal is defined, in part, as an unsolicited bona fide written acquisition proposal, that is made at a firm price per share equal to or exceeding $6.00 in cash, that has fully committed financing from a financial institution or similar organization (or is made by a person with adequate cash on hand), and that the Board of Directors of Transat determines in its good faith judgment, after receiving legal and financial advice, would result in a transaction that would be in the best interests of Transat and its stakeholders and be more favourable, from a financial point of view, to Transat shareholders. The terms and conditions for the making of a Superior Proposal and its complete definition are contained in the revised Arrangement Agreement. Furthermore, a break fee of $30 million would be payable by Transat if the agreement is terminated by Air Canada following a change in recommendation by the Board of Transat, which change would have been based on a governmental financial assistance program that is material to Transat becoming generally available to the Canadian airline industry or the segments of the travel, hotel and tourism industries in which the Corporation operates.

The revised Arrangement Agreement also provides for the payment by Air Canada of a reverse break fee of a maximum of $30 million in the event that the agreement is terminated because regulatory or governmental approvals are not obtained, subject to certain conditions.

Finally, the revised Arrangement Agreement contains a new closing condition that Transat's level of net indebtedness on closing not exceed a certain specified threshold.

In addition to shareholder and regulatory approvals, the transaction remains subject to court approval and other closing conditions usual in this type of transaction, and compliance with the revised covenants contained in the revised Arrangement Agreement (including with respect to the new requirement on Transat's level of net indebtedness on closing described above), all of which must be obtained or satisfied no later than February 15, 2021. If such approvals are obtained and conditions are met, the transaction is expected to be completed in late-January or early February 2021.

Further details regarding the terms of the transaction are set out in the revised Arrangement Agreement. The transaction will proceed by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act. Additional information regarding the terms of the revised Arrangement Agreement and the background of the transaction will be provided in the information circular for the special meeting of Transat shareholders to be held in early December. Copies of both the revised Arrangement Agreement and the information circular will be made available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Transat has retained National Bank Financial as financial advisor and Fasken as legal advisor. BMO Capital Markets and Norton Rose Fulbright are acting respectively as financial and legal advisors to the Special Committee of Transat's Board of Directors.

New Loan Facility

In connection with the revised Arrangement Agreement, Transat will immediately implement newly secured $250 million short-term loan facility with National Bank of Canada as lead arranger. Given the uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing restrictions on non-essential travel, together with the uncertainty surrounding the obtaining of required approvals from regulatory authorities, securing this new financing is a necessary, prudent decision and in line with similar actions taken by nearly all airlines around the world.

The new loan facility can be drawn in tranches at any time before February 28, 2021, subject to meeting relevant conditions precedent and borrowing conditions. Conditions include certain requirements regarding freely available cash before and after drawing on the facility. The new loan facility will terminate on the earlier of March 31, 2021 and the closing of the arrangement with Air Canada.

As part of the implementation of the revised Arrangement Agreement and the new loan facility, Transat has also been able to implement certain amendments to its existing senior loan facility that will provide it with greater flexibility in the context of the current business and economic environment, including the temporary waiver of certain financial ratios. Revised terms also include the introduction of a minimum unrestricted cash level requirement and restrictions on the ability to incur additional debt.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Examples of such statements include statements with respect to the timing and outcome of the transaction with Air Canada, the anticipated benefits of the transaction, the anticipated timing of the special shareholders' meeting, the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions and compliance with the revised covenants contained in the revised Arrangement Agreement (including with respect to Transat's level of net indebtedness on closing), the expectation of potential long-term value creation by Air Canada, and in the airline industry generally, in a post-Covid recovery environment, the formation of a global Montreal-based combined company and the creation of long-term value for Transat shareholders. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are based on assumptions and are subject to important risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements cannot be relied upon due to, amongst other things, changing external events and general uncertainties of the business. Actual results may differ materially from results indicated in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors.

The transaction with Air Canada is subject to shareholder approval, court approval, regulatory approvals, approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and certain customary conditions and compliance with the revised covenants contained in the revised Arrangement Agreement (including with respect to Transat's level of net indebtedness on closing) and there are no assurances that the transaction will be completed on the terms and conditions described in this news release or at all. If the proposed transaction is not completed for any reason, there is a risk that the announcement of such transaction and the dedication of substantial resources of the Corporation to the completion thereof could have a negative impact on the Corporation's operating results and business generally, and could have a material adverse effect on the current and future operations, financial condition and prospects of the Corporation, including the loss of investor confidence in connection with the Corporation's ability to execute its strategic plan. In addition, failure to complete the proposed transaction for any reason could materially negatively impact the market price of the Corporation's securities. If the proposed transaction is not completed for any reason, there can be no assurance that management will be successful in its efforts to identify and implement other strategic alternatives that would be in the best interests of the Corporation and its stakeholders within the context of existing economic, market, regulatory and competitive conditions in the industries in which the Corporation operates, on favourable terms and timing or at all, and, if implemented, that such actions would have the planned results. We also have incurred significant transaction and related costs in connection with the proposed transaction, and additional significant or unanticipated costs may be incurred.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent expectations as of the date of this news release and are subject to change after such date. However, except as required under applicable securities regulations, any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, is disclaimed.


OLD NEWS RELEASE TO FOLLOW - AUG 11 2019


Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share for 100% of Transat and Lock-up and Support Agreement with Transat's Largest Shareholder, Letko Brosseau
  • Air Canada to increase its purchase price from $13 to $18 per share, representing an aggregate purchase price of approximately $720 million
  • Letko Brosseau, Transat's largest shareholder holding approximately 19.3% of outstanding shares, has entered into a lock-up and support agreement, confirming its support for the Air Canada acquisition
MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. ("Transat") announced today that Air Canada has agreed to increase the purchase price for the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Transat, from $13 to $18 per share and have amended the Arrangement Agreement dated June 27, 2019 accordingly. Based on the increased consideration, the value of the all-cash transaction is approximately $720 million.

Air Canada has also entered into a lock-up and support agreement with Transat's largest shareholder, Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc., who beneficially owns or has control or direction over 7,277,104 Class B voting shares or approximately 19.3% of all issued and outstanding shares of Transat. Under the terms of its Lock-up and Support Agreement, Letko Brosseau has agreed to support and vote all of the Class B voting shares of Transat it controls at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Transat on August 23, 2019 or at any adjournment or postponement thereof, in favour of Air Canada's acquisition of Transat.

Amendments to the Arrangement Agreement between Air Canada and Transat were unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Transat and its Special Committee, and are included in an Amending Agreement that provides for the following:

an increase in the price payable by Air Canada from $13 to $18 per share, for 100% of all issued and outstanding Class A and Class B shares of Transat
an increase in the break fee payable by Transat from $15 million to $40 million in case of termination of the agreement in certain circumstances, including upon acceptance of a Superior Proposal that is not matched by Air Canada
a change to the definition of Superior Proposal under the Arrangement Agreement, from a third-party unsolicited bona fide written acquisition proposal, made at a firm price per share equal to or exceeding $14 to one that must be equal to or exceed $19 in cash
The terms and conditions of the Arrangement Agreement otherwise remain unchanged.

"After extensive consultations with Letko Brosseau and several other large shareholders of Transat, we agreed to materially increase our price to ensure the transaction receives the necessary level of support at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Transat, said Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada. We are therefore very pleased to have received Letko Brosseau's strong endorsement for our transaction. We know this achieves the best possible outcome for all stakeholders. For shareholders of Transat and Air Canada, the combination delivers excellent value, while also providing increased job security for both companies' employees through greater growth prospects. Air Canada intends to preserve the Transat and Air Transat brands and maintain the Transat head office and its key functions in Montreal. Travellers will benefit from the merged companies' enhanced capabilities in the highly competitive, global leisure travel market and from access to new destinations, more connecting traffic and increased frequencies. The Quebec economy will derive maximum advantage of having a Montreal-based, growth-oriented global champion in aviation, the world's most international business, spurring more employment and securing Montréal's position as a leader among world aviation centres", added Mr. Rovinescu.

"We are very pleased by the added stability brought about by Air Canada's increased bid as supported by Transat's largest shareholder, Letko Brosseau. We appreciate the time and energy that Air Canada has spent in extensive consultations with our shareholders, in addition to our own efforts, with a view to ensuring the best outcome for all stakeholders. This fully funded cash transaction is the ideal platform for Transat's continued presence and growth in Montreal. We look forward to joining forces with a proven and successful player in our highly competitive and complex industry" said Jean-Marc Eustache, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat.

Transat has obtained fairness opinions from each of National Bank Financial and BMO Capital Markets that, as of August 11, 2019, subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications contained therein, the consideration to be received by the Transat shareholders pursuant to the Amending Agreement is fair to such shareholders from a financial point of view.

The Board of Directors of Transat and its Special Committee, supported by their financial and legal advisors, unanimously reiterate that the Arrangement with Air Canada is in the best interest of Transat and its stakeholders and is fair to Transat shareholders, and unanimously recommend that shareholders:

Vote FOR the special resolution approving the Arrangement with Air Canada

Voting Information for August 23, 2019 Meeting

For Transat shareholders who have submitted their proxies or voting instructions to Transat in favour of the Plan of Arrangement with Air Canada and do not wish to change their votes on the matters set forth therein, no further action is required and their votes will be counted at the meeting for the approval of the transaction with Air Canada in accordance with the proxies or voting instructions already submitted. For Transat shareholders who have already submitted their proxies or voting instructions and wish to change their votes, they must comply with the proxy revocation procedures set forth in the management proxy circular of Transat mailed on July 23, 2019. The cut-off time for voting and the withdrawal of proxies is 5:00 p.m. (Montréal time) on August 21, 2019. The time limit for the deposit and withdrawal of proxies may be waived by the chair of the Meeting at his discretion without notice. Transat shareholders holding their shares through a broker, investment dealer or other intermediary should contact such intermediary without delay if they wish to change their voting instructions. Transat shareholders who require assistance in submitting or changing their proxies or voting instructions may direct their inquiries to Transat's strategic shareholder advisor and proxy solicitation agent, Kingsdale Advisors, toll free in North America at 1 (888) 518-1552 or collect call outside North America at (416) 867-2272 or by e-mail at contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com

Mach Scheme

The Board of Directors of Transat reiterates that it urges shareholders to REJECT Groupe Mach's highly abusive, coercive, misleading and conditional scheme. VOTING FOR THE ARRANGEMENT WILL REJECT GROUPE MACH'S SCHEME. Shareholders who have already deposited their Transat shares with Mach can reverse this by withdrawing their Transat shares by contacting their broker. For further assistance, shareholder should contact Transat's strategic shareholder advisor and proxy solicitation agent, Kingsdale Advisors, toll free in North America at 1 (888) 518-1552 or collect call outside North America at (416) 867-2272 or by e-mail at contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com.

Plan of Arrangement

The acquisition will proceed by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act. The transaction remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and the other closing conditions set out in the Arrangement Agreement. If such approvals are obtained and conditions are met, the transaction is expected to be completed in early 2020. Further details regarding the transaction are provided in Transat's management proxy circular for the special meeting of shareholders and in the Arrangement Agreement and the Amending Agreement entered into between Air Canada and Transat, copies of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are based on assumptions and are subject to important risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements cannot be relied upon due to, amongst other things, changing external events and general uncertainties of the business. Actual results may differ materially from results indicated in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors. The acquisition of Transat is subject to Transat's shareholder approval, court approval, regulatory approvals, and certain customary conditions and there are no assurances that the acquisition will be completed as described in this news release or at all. Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent expectations as of the date of this news release and are subject to change after such date. However, except as required under applicable securities regulations, any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, is disclaimed.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving nearly 220 airports on six continents. Canada's flag carrier is among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2018 served nearly 51 million customers. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 62 airports in Canada, 54 in the United States and 100 in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network serving 1,317 airports in 193 countries. Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax, which also named Air Canada the 2019 Best Airline in North America. For more information, please visit: aircanada.com/media, follow @AirCanada on Twitter and join Air Canada on Facebook.

About Transat AT Inc.

Transat A.T. Inc. is a leading integrated international tourism company specializing in holiday travel. It offers vacation packages, hotel stays and air travel under the Transat and Air Transat brands to some 60 destinations in more than 25 countries in the Americas and Europe. Transat is firmly committed to sustainable tourism development, as reflected in its multiple corporate responsibility initiatives over the past 12 years, and was awarded Travelife certification in 2018. Based in Montreal, the company has 5,000 employees. (TSX: TRZ).

SOURCE Air Canada
---------- ADS -----------
 
Last edited by gustind on Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:16 am, edited 3 times in total.
Daniel Gustin
Mart
Rank 1
Rank 1
Posts: 49
Joined: Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:04 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Mart »

We all knew it was coming, a shark will never let go it’s prey.

Now they just have to convince the government which shouldn’t be to hard provided their close proximity with said government.

Then Goodbye Transat, 2-5 years from now you won’t see any leftovers.😜
---------- ADS -----------
 
Babar350
Rank 4
Rank 4
Posts: 214
Joined: Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:36 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Babar350 »

Now Quebecor discussing with AirFrance-KLM and Westjet to make an offer.

Well seems the price is not good enough ! I suspect 22$-25$ is going to be the final offer...
---------- ADS -----------
 
User avatar
Daniel Cooper
Rank 5
Rank 5
Posts: 335
Joined: Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:38 am
Location: Unknown

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Daniel Cooper »

Well they better hurry. The vote is like a week away after which I imagine the Transat execs will make it very difficult to go with another offer even if the price is higher.
---------- ADS -----------
 
Babar350
Rank 4
Rank 4
Posts: 214
Joined: Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:36 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Babar350 »

Big investors will wait either to vote in person at the meeting or last minute.

What if Letko backs up Quebecor, AF-KLM and Westjet ?
First concern was Mach had no idea how to run an airline, now if a Quebec investor and 3 airlines teams up for an offer what would be AC-AT reaction ?
---------- ADS -----------
 
lownslow
Rank (9)
Rank (9)
Posts: 1708
Joined: Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:56 am

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by lownslow »

I wonder how many shares Mach was able to grab before this. They could make out like bandits after all without having the burden of running an airline.
---------- ADS -----------
 
indieadventurer
Rank 5
Rank 5
Posts: 339
Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:59 am

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by indieadventurer »

If we’re gonna see another serious offer I’d expect it to be made public by early next week at the latest to give shareholders time to review it before the 23rd.

Gosh I love some speculation...

Onex has a plan to get a big return on WestJet. Do they slice and dice? I don’t think so and also there’s no returning to the late 90’s/early 2000’s Southwest model at this point for them and that’s not how they’re going to turn WestJet into a $10 billion+ dollar company.

One of the most probable however non risk adverse ways is to go up against Air Canada at their game and become a true international airline. They’re going to need wide bodies, lots of them and soon but also experience in this arena. If I’m Onex I’m buying 51% of Transat along side Air France-KLM whose picking up the other 49% and a significant stake in WestJet at the same time. Access to a true industry veteran airline and wide body fleet in short order with more modern WB aircraft over the coming decade. It’s no coincidence that Delta is a significant partner either here with AF-KLM.

If anyone has a chance at truly making a go at it up against Air Canada it’s this combo.

Tin foil hat off :rolleyes:
---------- ADS -----------
 
Victory
Rank 6
Rank 6
Posts: 464
Joined: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:32 am

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Victory »

Now we know why AF-KLM hired Calin's protege Ben Smith to run their company.
---------- ADS -----------
 
TFTMB heavy
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 656
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:58 am

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by TFTMB heavy »

Babar350 wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:39 am

What if Letko backs up Quebecor, AF-KLM and Westjet ?
They can't back up another deal, as per the article at the top...

Air Canada has also entered into a lock-up and support agreement with Transat's largest shareholder, Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc., who beneficially owns or has control or direction over 7,277,104 Class B voting shares or approximately 19.3% of all issued and outstanding shares of Transat. Under the terms of its Lock-up and Support Agreement, Letko Brosseau has agreed to support and vote all of the Class B voting shares of Transat it controls at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Transat on August 23, 2019 or at any adjournment or postponement thereof, in favour of Air Canada's acquisition of Transat.
---------- ADS -----------
 
altiplano
Top Poster
Top Poster
Posts: 5374
Joined: Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:24 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by altiplano »

If AF/KLM Quebecor Onex and whoever else is in this group come in with more money, I don't think it matters what Letko supports. People will go with money.
---------- ADS -----------
 
7ECA
Rank (9)
Rank (9)
Posts: 1281
Joined: Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:33 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by 7ECA »

The shareholders better get the deal signed on the dotted line and cash in hand tout sweet, with a recession and possible depression right around the corner those stock prices are going to be a distant memory soon...
---------- ADS -----------
 
Duke Point
Rank 2
Rank 2
Posts: 98
Joined: Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:42 am

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Duke Point »

indieadventurer wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:17 am If we’re gonna see another serious offer I’d expect it to be made public by early next week at the latest to give shareholders time to review it before the 23rd.

Gosh I love some speculation...

Onex has a plan to get a big return on WestJet. Do they slice and dice? I don’t think so and also there’s no returning to the late 90’s/early 2000’s Southwest model at this point for them and that’s not how they’re going to turn WestJet into a $10 billion+ dollar company.

One of the most probable however non risk adverse ways is to go up against Air Canada at their game and become a true international airline. They’re going to need wide bodies, lots of them and soon but also experience in this arena. If I’m Onex I’m buying 51% of Transat along side Air France-KLM whose picking up the other 49% and a significant stake in WestJet at the same time. Access to a true industry veteran airline and wide body fleet in short order with more modern WB aircraft over the coming decade. It’s no coincidence that Delta is a significant partner either here with AF-KLM.

If anyone has a chance at truly making a go at it up against Air Canada it’s this combo.

Tin foil hat off :rolleyes:
The Dope is getting really strong. Nothing like the Woodstock stuff of the late 60's. Good thing you're not ONEX..... the shareholders would be crapping themselves.

Buying a company like Westjet that has lost its way and deviated far off its original model, doesn't mean that ONEX needs to emulate that stupidity and deviate off the model that has made it what it is.....essentially a chop shop.....and a good one.

Canada can not, and will not support two global powerhouses in Aviation. Doesn't hurt to dream though...… "whistle while you work" they say.


DP.
---------- ADS -----------
 
goldeneagle
Rank (9)
Rank (9)
Posts: 1173
Joined: Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:28 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by goldeneagle »

altiplano wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:01 pm If AF/KLM Quebecor Onex and whoever else is in this group come in with more money, I don't think it matters what Letko supports. People will go with money.
The vote was 94.77% in favour of the AC bid.

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/trans ... 14820.html
---------- ADS -----------
 
altiplano
Top Poster
Top Poster
Posts: 5374
Joined: Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:24 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by altiplano »

goldeneagle wrote: Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:14 pm
altiplano wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:01 pm If AF/KLM Quebecor Onex and whoever else is in this group come in with more money, I don't think it matters what Letko supports. People will go with money.
The vote was 94.77% in favour of the AC bid.

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/trans ... 14820.html
Because AF/KLM Quebecor didn't come in with more money...

Standby for gutting of routes by competition bureau and a new Quebec startup backed by above mentioned entities to pick it up...
---------- ADS -----------
 
User avatar
Daniel Cooper
Rank 5
Rank 5
Posts: 335
Joined: Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:38 am
Location: Unknown

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Daniel Cooper »

"Air Canada's Transat deal requires additional scrutiny, minister says"

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-ca ... -1.5260669

The title seems a little alarmist but I imagine this is pretty normal procedure.
---------- ADS -----------
 
indieadventurer
Rank 5
Rank 5
Posts: 339
Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:59 am

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by indieadventurer »

Deal will eventually close.

It’s an election year, the Liberals need to make it look like they’re protecting the middle class Canadian by allowing “extra” time to give this deal their due diligence before reporting their unsurprising recommendations and approval.
---------- ADS -----------
 
Fanblade
Rank (9)
Rank (9)
Posts: 1693
Joined: Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:50 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Fanblade »

It makes sure it won’t be an election issue.
---------- ADS -----------
 
Kyrma
Rank 1
Rank 1
Posts: 18
Joined: Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:32 am

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by Kyrma »

Any news/rumours on this potential deal?
---------- ADS -----------
 
FL-280
Rank 5
Rank 5
Posts: 305
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:45 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by FL-280 »

BOTL
---------- ADS -----------
 
plausiblyannonymous
Rank 4
Rank 4
Posts: 206
Joined: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:35 pm

Re: Air Canada and Transat announce Increased Purchase Price to $18 per Share

Post by plausiblyannonymous »

Kyrma wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:56 pm Any news/rumours on this potential deal?
From today:

https://business.financialpost.com/tran ... vel-market
---------- ADS -----------
 
Post Reply

Return to “Air Transat”