Weber Inc. Announces Closing Of Take-Private Transaction By BDT Capital Partners; Effective As Of The Closing Of The Transaction, Trading Of Weber's Class A Common Stock Has Been Suspended On The NYSE
Weber Inc. (NYSE:WEBR) ("Weber" or the "Company"), the global leader in outdoor cooking products, innovation, and technology, today announced the closing of its take-private transaction by investment funds managed by BDT Capital Partners, LLC ("BDT").
On December 12, 2022, Weber announced that BDT funds had signed a definitive agreement to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Weber Class A common stock that they did not already own for $8.05 per share, representing a total enterprise value of $3.7 billion.
"For over seven decades, Weber has been steadfast in its commitment to bring joy, fun, and moments of true human connection through outdoor cooking to spaces and places worldwide," said Weber CEO Alan Matula. "With BDT's continued support, we stay true to this mission as we progress in executing our long-term strategy and ensuring that we bring the industry's highest performing, highest quality, and most innovative experiences to our customers and growing community of Weber owners."
Effective as of the closing of the transaction, trading of Weber's Class A common stock has been suspended on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and Weber has requested that its Class A common stock be delisted from the NYSE.