Skywest tries to buy Expressjet....Rejected
04-25-2008, 05:26 AM
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Skywest tries to buy Expressjet....Rejected
Press ReleaseSource: ExpressJet Holdings, Inc.
ExpressJet Special Committee Rejects SkyWest's Unsolicited Proposal and Commences Review of Strategic and Operational Alternatives
Friday April 25, 9:19 am ET
HOUSTON, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT - News) today announced that a Special Committee composed of independent outside members of its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected a proposal from SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW - News) to acquire the Company for $3.50 per share in cash.
The Special Committee, which was formed to evaluate the SkyWest proposal, has commenced a full review of strategic and operational alternatives available to ExpressJet. The strategic review will include, among other options, immediately engaging in discussions with SkyWest and other potentially interested parties to evaluate a merger at a higher price, as well as entering into discussions with Continental Airlines, Inc. regarding a new capacity purchase agreement.
The Special Committee reached the decision to reject the SkyWest proposal after careful consideration, including a thorough review of the proposal with Goldman Sachs & Co., its independent financial advisor, and Abrams & Laster LLP, its independent legal advisor. In making its determination to reject the SkyWest proposal, the Special Committee considered a number of factors, including:
-- The Special Committee believes that the fair value of the Company's stock is substantially higher than the current SkyWest proposal and the $3.50 per share price proposed by SkyWest does not fully and fairly reflect the inherent value of ExpressJet or its prospects, whether as a stand-alone company or part of a larger entity. -- While the Special Committee recognizes that a combination of ExpressJet and SkyWest would likely produce meaningful synergies, SkyWest's current proposal does not deliver the value of these synergies to ExpressJet's stockholders. Therefore, the initial SkyWest offer is inadequate and represents an opportunistic attempt by SkyWest to acquire the Company at a price well below the true value that ExpressJet would bring to a combination.
The Special Committee reaffirmed its confidence in management's ability to successfully execute the Company's current strategic plan. Pat Kelly, Chairman of the Special Committee, noted "The ExpressJet Board and management are committed to taking all appropriate and necessary actions to enhance value for ExpressJet stockholders. As the Special Committee reviews the strategic alternatives available to the Company, we have a solid management team and employees dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional service and conducting business as usual."
In making today's announcement, ExpressJet cautions its stockholders and others considering trading in its securities that there can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, any agreement will be executed, or any transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not intend to disclose developments relating to this review unless and until the Special Committee and its Board of Directors has approved a specific agreement or transaction.
Going forward, the Special Committee will work together with its financial and legal advisors to evaluate the Company's options and determine the course of action it believes is in the best interests of all ExpressJet stockholders.
ExpressJet Background
ExpressJet Holdings operates several divisions designed to leverage the management experience, efficiencies and economies of scale present in its subsidiaries, including ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. and ExpressJet Services, LLC. ExpressJet Airlines serves 175 destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1,500 departures per day. Operations include capacity purchase and pro-rate agreements for mainline carriers; providing clients customized 50-seat charter options; training services through its world-class facility in Houston, Texas; and ExpressJet branded flying, providing non-stop service to markets concentrated in the West, Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. ExpressJet Services is the North American partner to three major European original equipment manufacturers and provides composite, sheet metal, interior and thrust reverser repairs throughout five facilities in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.expressjet.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this document are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Many factors could affect actual results, and variances from current expectations regarding these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Some of the known risks that could significantly impact revenues, operating results and capacity include, but are not limited to: the company's continued dependence on Continental for the majority of its revenue; Continental's ability to terminate the capacity purchase agreement with the company; potential loss of access to aircraft, facilities and regulatory authorizations, as well as any airport-related services that Continental currently provides to ExpressJet; ExpressJet's new operations are less profitable than historical results; competitive responses to the company's branded entry into new markets; certain tax matters; reliance on technology and third-party service providers; flight disruptions as a result of operational matters; regulatory developments and costs, including the costs and other effects of enhanced security measures and other possible regulatory requirements; and competition and industry conditions. Additional information concerning risk factors that could affect the company's actual results are described in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its 2007 annual report on Form 10-K. The events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a materially different extent than described herein. The company undertakes no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ExpressJet Special Committee Rejects SkyWest's Unsolicited Proposal and Commences Review of Strategic and Operational Alternatives
Friday April 25, 9:19 am ET
HOUSTON, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT - News) today announced that a Special Committee composed of independent outside members of its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected a proposal from SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW - News) to acquire the Company for $3.50 per share in cash.
The Special Committee, which was formed to evaluate the SkyWest proposal, has commenced a full review of strategic and operational alternatives available to ExpressJet. The strategic review will include, among other options, immediately engaging in discussions with SkyWest and other potentially interested parties to evaluate a merger at a higher price, as well as entering into discussions with Continental Airlines, Inc. regarding a new capacity purchase agreement.
The Special Committee reached the decision to reject the SkyWest proposal after careful consideration, including a thorough review of the proposal with Goldman Sachs & Co., its independent financial advisor, and Abrams & Laster LLP, its independent legal advisor. In making its determination to reject the SkyWest proposal, the Special Committee considered a number of factors, including:
-- The Special Committee believes that the fair value of the Company's stock is substantially higher than the current SkyWest proposal and the $3.50 per share price proposed by SkyWest does not fully and fairly reflect the inherent value of ExpressJet or its prospects, whether as a stand-alone company or part of a larger entity. -- While the Special Committee recognizes that a combination of ExpressJet and SkyWest would likely produce meaningful synergies, SkyWest's current proposal does not deliver the value of these synergies to ExpressJet's stockholders. Therefore, the initial SkyWest offer is inadequate and represents an opportunistic attempt by SkyWest to acquire the Company at a price well below the true value that ExpressJet would bring to a combination.
The Special Committee reaffirmed its confidence in management's ability to successfully execute the Company's current strategic plan. Pat Kelly, Chairman of the Special Committee, noted "The ExpressJet Board and management are committed to taking all appropriate and necessary actions to enhance value for ExpressJet stockholders. As the Special Committee reviews the strategic alternatives available to the Company, we have a solid management team and employees dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional service and conducting business as usual."
In making today's announcement, ExpressJet cautions its stockholders and others considering trading in its securities that there can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, any agreement will be executed, or any transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not intend to disclose developments relating to this review unless and until the Special Committee and its Board of Directors has approved a specific agreement or transaction.
Going forward, the Special Committee will work together with its financial and legal advisors to evaluate the Company's options and determine the course of action it believes is in the best interests of all ExpressJet stockholders.
ExpressJet Background
ExpressJet Holdings operates several divisions designed to leverage the management experience, efficiencies and economies of scale present in its subsidiaries, including ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. and ExpressJet Services, LLC. ExpressJet Airlines serves 175 destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1,500 departures per day. Operations include capacity purchase and pro-rate agreements for mainline carriers; providing clients customized 50-seat charter options; training services through its world-class facility in Houston, Texas; and ExpressJet branded flying, providing non-stop service to markets concentrated in the West, Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. ExpressJet Services is the North American partner to three major European original equipment manufacturers and provides composite, sheet metal, interior and thrust reverser repairs throughout five facilities in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.expressjet.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this document are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Many factors could affect actual results, and variances from current expectations regarding these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Some of the known risks that could significantly impact revenues, operating results and capacity include, but are not limited to: the company's continued dependence on Continental for the majority of its revenue; Continental's ability to terminate the capacity purchase agreement with the company; potential loss of access to aircraft, facilities and regulatory authorizations, as well as any airport-related services that Continental currently provides to ExpressJet; ExpressJet's new operations are less profitable than historical results; competitive responses to the company's branded entry into new markets; certain tax matters; reliance on technology and third-party service providers; flight disruptions as a result of operational matters; regulatory developments and costs, including the costs and other effects of enhanced security measures and other possible regulatory requirements; and competition and industry conditions. Additional information concerning risk factors that could affect the company's actual results are described in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its 2007 annual report on Form 10-K. The events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a materially different extent than described herein. The company undertakes no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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04-25-2008, 05:29 AM
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Boy this industry just keeps getting more interesting by the day....I guess Skywest is either looking to expand....or Expressjet is up for sale...I hope Skywest is looking to expand....Good Luck you guys at Expressjet...I have many friends there
04-25-2008, 05:48 AM
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Nice try Skywest management. Might need to up it to around $10-$15 to make it work. We have at least $500 million in assets. Don't think the shareholders are that stupid to sell all that for $200 million. Glad our management stuck to its guns again. All this shows me is that ExpressJet is a very good company.
Stock just jumped 30%. Man I love our management. I guess I should thank Skywest management because their offer shows how undervalued our stock is right now and it shot up. Should get interesting.
Stock just jumped 30%. Man I love our management. I guess I should thank Skywest management because their offer shows how undervalued our stock is right now and it shot up. Should get interesting.
04-25-2008, 06:28 AM
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Let the battle of the KoolAid begin.
Snide remarks aside, do you guys really have $500m in assets? My understanding was that the leases on most of your jets were from Continental and that even your training center was paid for by them. In fact, I thought the only thing you guys owned was a paint shop down in Mexico... Care to provide some proof (key word proof) of the contrary?
Snide remarks aside, do you guys really have $500m in assets? My understanding was that the leases on most of your jets were from Continental and that even your training center was paid for by them. In fact, I thought the only thing you guys owned was a paint shop down in Mexico... Care to provide some proof (key word proof) of the contrary?
04-25-2008, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by boilerpilot
Let the battle of the KoolAid begin.
Snide remarks aside, do you guys really have $500m in assets? My understanding was that the leases on most of your jets were from Continental and that even your training center was paid for by them. In fact, I thought the only thing you guys owned was a paint shop down in Mexico... Care to provide some proof (key word proof) of the contrary?
Snide remarks aside, do you guys really have $500m in assets? My understanding was that the leases on most of your jets were from Continental and that even your training center was paid for by them. In fact, I thought the only thing you guys owned was a paint shop down in Mexico... Care to provide some proof (key word proof) of the contrary?
It's called a SEC filing. Check out XJT's 2007 SEC review. It states in there we have $500 million in assets which doesn't include contracts or leases since those aren't assets.
04-25-2008, 06:36 AM
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I honestly don't know what our total assets are. I do know that there is $220M cash in the bank... as of recurrent training two weeks ago. Beyond that, I don't know.
As for SKW management, I don't think it was a "nice try" at anything. I think it is smart to try to get a good deal on a good company, i.e. employee group. I don't know what our actual worth is or what our stock should be valued at, higher or lower, and I honestly don't give a crap. I also don't think it would be a bad thing if SKW was to purchase us because it would add stability. A purchase would not be my first choice of events to happen but it wouldn't really upset me.
As for SKW management, I don't think it was a "nice try" at anything. I think it is smart to try to get a good deal on a good company, i.e. employee group. I don't know what our actual worth is or what our stock should be valued at, higher or lower, and I honestly don't give a crap. I also don't think it would be a bad thing if SKW was to purchase us because it would add stability. A purchase would not be my first choice of events to happen but it wouldn't really upset me.
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