BEIJING, June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- iSoftStone Holdings Limited ("iSoftStone" or the "Company") (NYSE: ISS), a leading China-based IT services provider, today announced that its Board of Directors has received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter, dated June 6, 2013, from Mr. Tianwen Liu, the Company's CEO and the chairman of its Board of Directors, and ChinaAMC Capital Management Limited, an alternative investment platform incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and an affiliate of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Asset Management Co., Ltd. (collectively, the "Buyer Group"). According to the proposal letter, the Buyer Group is interested in acquiring all of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares, including ordinary shares represented by the Company's American depositary shares or "ADSs" (each representing ten ordinary shares of the Company), at a price of $0.585 in cash per ordinary share or $5.85 in cash per ADS.
The Buyer Group's proposal letter states that it intends to finance the proposed transaction with a combination of debt and equity capital. Furthermore, the proposal letter specifies that the Buyer Group's proposal constitutes only a preliminary indication of its interest, and is subject to negotiation and execution of definitive agreements relating to the proposed transaction. A copy of the proposal letter is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
The Company's Board of Directors, other than Mr. Tianwen Liu, is reviewing and evaluating the Buyer Group's proposal and cautions the Company's shareholders and others considering trading in its securities that the Board of Directors has just received the proposal letter and has not made any decisions with respect to the Company's response to the proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made by the Buyer Group or any other person, that any definitive agreement will be executed relating to the proposed transaction, or that the proposed transaction or any other transaction will be approved or consummated.
According to the proposal letter, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is acting as U.S. counsel to the Buyer Group. O'Melveny & Myers LLP is the Company's U.S. counsel.
About iSoftStone Holdings Limited
Founded in 2001, iSoftStone is a leading China-based IT services provider serving both greater China and global clients. iSoftStone provides an integrated suite of IT services and solutions, including consulting & solutions, IT services, and business process outsourcing services. The company focuses on industry verticals that include technology, communications, banking, financial services, insurance, energy, transportation, and public sectors. iSoftStone's American depositary shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on December 14, 2010. For more information, please visit www.isoftstone.com.
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Exhibit A
The Board of Directors
iSoftStone Holdings Limited
Building 9 Zhongguancun Software Park
No. 8 West Dongbeiwang Road, Haidian District
Beijing 100193
People's Republic of China
June 6, 2013
Dear Sirs:
Mr. Tianwen Liu ("Mr. Liu"), chairman of the board of directors and CEO of the Company, and ChinaAMC Capital Management Limited ("ChinaAMC", together with Mr. Liu, the "Buyer Parties") are pleased to submit this preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares (the "Shares") and the American Depositary Shares ("ADSs", each representing ten Shares) of iSoftStone Holdings Limited (the "Company"), in both cases, that are not beneficially owned by Mr. Liu, his affiliates or certain shareholders that may choose to roll over their Shares (the "Acquisition").
We believe that our proposal of US$0.585 in cash per Share, or US$5.85in cash per ADS, will provide an attractive opportunity to the Company's shareholders. This price represents a premium of approximately 20.9% to the Company's closing price on June 5, 2013 and a premium of approximately 32.7% to the average closing price for the last 30 trading days.
The terms and conditions upon which we are prepared to pursue the Acquisition are set forth below. We are confident in our ability to consummate an Acquisition as outlined in this letter.
In closing, each of us would like to personally express our commitment to working together to bring this Acquisition to a successful and timely conclusion. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.We look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Tianwen Liu | ||
By: | /s/ Tianwen Liu | |
ChinaAMC Capital Management Limited | ||
By: | /s/ Haiyong Cheng | |
Name: Haiyong Cheng | ||
Title: Authorized Signatory |