Enstar Group ‘Go-Shop’ Period Expires
Enstar Group Limited announced that its 35-day “go-shop” period ended without receiving any alternative acquisition proposals, as part of its $5.1 billion merger agreement with Sixth Street.
A spokesperson said, “Enstar Group Limited Today announced the expiration of the 35-day “go-shop” period as provided in the previously announced definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, will acquire Enstar for $5.1 billion. The go-shop period expired at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 2, 2024.
“During the “go-shop” period, Enstar, with the assistance of its financial advisor Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, actively solicited alternative acquisition proposals from 34 potentially interested third parties. To date, the Company has not received any additional acquisition proposals following the execution of the merger agreement.
“As the “go-shop” period has ended, Enstar and its financial advisor have now entered into the “no-shop” period. During the “no-shop” period, the Company will be subject to customary restrictions limiting its ability to solicit any alternative acquisition proposals and to participate in discussions or negotiations with or provide non-public information to any person relating to any acquisition proposal, subject to customary “fiduciary out” provisions.
“The transaction, which has been unanimously approved and recommended to its shareholders by Enstar’s Board of Directors, is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to approval by Enstar’s shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, Enstar will become a privately-held company.”
