Kiwifruit companies to amalgamate，Seeka announces third amalgamation in 2021 猕猴桃公司将合并，Seeka宣布2021第三次合并
Gisborne growers will be delivered a stronger service with the proposed amalgamation of NZ Fruits and Seeka Limited.吉斯本种植者将通过拟议的新西兰水果和Seeka有限公司的合并提供更强大的服务。
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In an agreement announced 10 December 2021, NZ Fruits shareholders are being offered Seeka shares and cash for their NZ Fruits shares. Seeka chief executive Michael Franks says the deal will enable Seeka to service the Gisborne region.
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在2021 12月10日宣布的协议中，新西兰水果股东将获得Seeka股份和现金，以换取其新西兰水果股份。Seeka首席执行官迈克尔·弗兰克斯（Michael Franks）表示，这笔交易将使Seeka能够为吉斯本地区提供服务。
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“The amalgamation will deliver a strong service to Gisborne growers,” says Franks.弗兰克斯说：“合并将为吉斯伯恩的种植者提供强有力的服务。”。
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“Gisborne is experiencing tremendous growth in kiwifruit production, with our industry relying on Gisborne growers to provide quality kiwifruit at the start of each export season. We are excited by the opportunity to invest in the Gisborne region and provide local growers with a world-class service,” says Franks.
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弗兰克斯说：“吉斯伯恩的猕猴桃生产正经历着巨大的增长，我们的行业依靠吉斯伯恩种植者在每个出口季节开始时提供优质猕猴桃。我们很高兴有机会在吉斯伯恩地区投资，并为当地种植者提供世界级的服务。”。
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“This is a $21.0m investment by Seeka. The consideration will be paid half in cash and half in Seeka shares issued at $5.2455 per share,” says Franks.Franks说：“这是Seeka的2100万美元投资。对价将一半以现金支付，一半以每股5.2455美元发行的Seeka股票支付。”。
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NZ Fruits chair Trevor Lupton says: “The amalgamation of NZ Fruits, which needs capital investment for capacity expansion, with Seeka is a positive move for the region. Seeka has a proven track record in expanding their service offering and delivering competitive returns to its growers”.新西兰水果主席特雷弗·卢普顿（Trevor Lupton）表示：“新西兰水果与Seeka的合并是该地区的一个积极举措。Seeka在扩大其服务范围和为种植者提供有竞争力的回报方面有着良好的记录。”。
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Seeka chair Fred Hutchings says: “This amalgamation further cements Seeka’s regional growth strategy and complements our existing heartland and Northland business. Seeka expects the amalgamation to be accretive to shareholders upon full integration, with the bigger business generating material efficiencies, synergies and cost savings that will benefit all stakeholders.”
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Seeka主席Fred Hutchings表示：“此次合并进一步巩固了Seeka的区域增长战略，并补充了我们现有的中心地带和北部地区业务。Seeka预计，在全面整合后，合并将为股东带来增值，更大的业务将产生实质性效率、协同效应和成本节约，将惠及所有利益相关者。”
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The amalgamation is conditional on Seeka completing due diligence by 17 December 2021, requires NZ Fruits shareholder approval, grower commitment to the transaction and regulatory approvals (if any).合并的条件是Seeka在2021 12月17日前完成尽职调查，需要新西兰水果股东批准、种植者对交易的承诺和监管批准（如有）。
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The amalgamation is anticipated to be completed early February 2022.合并预计将于2022年2月初完成。
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