Ceragon shareholders reject hostile takeover bid

Shareholders of Israeli 5G wi-fi communications tools supplier Ceragon Networks (Nasdaq: CRNT) have dismissed an try by US microwave networking options firm Aviat Networks (Nasdaq: AVNW) to oust the board of administrators and appoint their very own administrators. Aviat, which is a rival of Ceragon within the discipline of communications tools, has sought to takeover Ceragon and in an preliminary transfer has constructed a 5% stake within the firm by buying shares on Nasdaq in latest months.

Aviat had tried to oust former CEO Ira Palti, Yael Langer and David Ripstein from the board however Ceragon chairman and shareholder Zohar Zisapel referred to as on shareholders to reject the bid. Institutional consultancy firm ISS had beneficial ousting Palti and Langer but in addition not accepting Aviat’s candidates for the board.

Ceragon, led by CEO Doron Arazi, offers options for the wi-fi communications market. At a gathering on Tuesday, shareholders adopted the place of the present board of administrators.

In an announcement, the corporate stated, We recognize the numerous assist that our Board acquired from our shareholders. Whereas making ready for the EGM, we have now had the chance to talk instantly with a lot of our shareholders to debate Aviat’s indication of curiosity in addition to Ceragon’s technique and efficiency. We’re happy that our shareholders rejected Aviat’s makes an attempt to take management of our Board. We imagine Ceragon has vital enterprise momentum and upside, and we stay up for placing this proxy contest behind us. As we indicated many instances, our Board is concentrated on maximizing worth for all shareholders and stays open to any potential transaction that delivers full, honest and sure worth to Ceragon shareholders together with a mixture with Aviat.”

The total particulars of the shareholder vote haven’t been revealed, however Ceragon stated that Aviat’s candidates for the board acquired lower than 15% of the votes (lower than 10%, if not making an allowance for Aviat’s 5% stake).

There are indications that Aviat could have dropped its hostile takeover bid for Ceragon. A report revealed after the shareholders assembly stated that over the previous two weeks Aviat has bought shares price $2.3 million in Ceragon and diminished its stake to 4%.

Ceragon’s share worth is at present up 0.22% on Nasdaq at $2.295, giving a market cap of $192.856 million. When Aviat first reported its takeover bid in late June, it stated it deliberate to purchase Ceragon for $235 million.

Revealed by Globes, Israel enterprise information – en.globes.co.il – on August 24, 2022.

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