-- Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced a significant update on its acquisition of Volpara Health Technologies (Volpara; ASX:VHT). An initial order from the High Court of New Zealand has been granted, and all necessary consents under New Zealand's Overseas Investment Act and Overseas Investment Regulations have been secured to facilitate the implementation of the Scheme. The initial order signals approval and mandates the upcoming shareholder meeting as the next step.
The Scheme, which involves Lunit acquiring all of Volpara's shares at a price of AUD 1.15 (USD 0.76) per share, is now set to progress to a shareholder meeting. Volpara shareholders are invited to attend the Scheme meeting scheduled for April 12, 2024. During this meeting, shareholders will cast their votes on the proposed acquisition.
Should Volpara shareholders endorse the Scheme, Lunit will proceed to acquire the entire shareholding at the agreed price. This acquisition encompasses a total of 254 million shares, amounting to a substantial deal valued at about AUD 292 million (USD 193 million). The takeover is expected to be finalized by May 2024, marking a pivotal moment in Lunit's global expansion and commitment to conquer cancer through AI.
"We're pleased to announce the High Court's approval, a significant step in our remarkable journey. As we approach the final stage where Volpara's shareholders will cast their votes, I would also like to share that our funding for this acquisition is progressing seamlessly, ensuring everything is on track," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "We are confident that the synergies between Lunit and Volpara will create a powerful force in advancing AI-driven solutions for the benefit of cancer care professionals and patients worldwide."
The acquisition is poised to position Lunit as a leading force in the American market, leveraging Volpara's mammography solutions operational in over 2,000 U.S. medical sites. Additionally, Volpara's repository of over 100 million high-quality mammography images significantly contributes to enhancing Lunit's AI-powered solutions and laying the foundation for the development of autonomous AI models in the future.
To delve deeper into Lunit's strategic plan for acquiring Volpara, please refer to our earlier announcement.
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