Namoi Cotton (ASX:NAM) has released its third supplementary target's statement regarding the ongoing off-market takeover bid by Olam Agri Australia.
The statement, lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on Sept. 20, outlines key updates and revised recommendations from Namoi's independent directors.
Namoi's independent directors have urged shareholders to accept the revised Olam offer, noting its increased offer price of 75 cents per share.
The revised offer represents a premium of 8 cents per share over the competing LDC takeover offer.
"This offer is at the upper end of the independent expert's value range for Namoi of 42 cents to 78 cents per share," stated Tim Watson, Executive Chairman of Namoi Cotton.
In addition to the increased offer price, the statement highlights support from two of Namoi's largest shareholders, STAM and Harvest Lane, both of which have indicated their intentions to accept the Olam offer, barring any superior proposal.
Olam's current relevant interest in Namoi shares stands at 16.34%.
Olam is actively engaging with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to obtain regulatory approval for the takeover, proposing remedies such as a gin divestment and divestment of shares in Proclass.
The ACCC's final decision on the matter is expected by Oct. 31.