U.S. Silica Announces Stockholder Approval of Acquisition by Apollo Funds
U.S. Silica Holdings (NYSE: SLCA) announced that its stockholders have approved the previously announced acquisition by funds managed by Apollo (NYSE: APO) affiliates. The all-cash transaction, referred to as the Merger, received approval from over 75% of the company's outstanding shares at a special meeting held on July 16, 2024. Approximately 78% of the company's outstanding shares were voted at the meeting. The closing of the Merger is still subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement but is expected to occur before the end of the current quarter. U.S. Silica, a diversified industrial minerals company and leading last-mile logistics provider to the oil and gas industry, will file the final voting results in a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-year history, the Company has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.
The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The Company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
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Stockholder approval obtained for the acquisition by Apollo funds
High voter turnout with 78% of outstanding shares voted
Strong support with over 75% of outstanding shares approving the Merger
Expected closing of the Merger before the end of the current quarter
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Pending closure subject to terms and conditions of the agreement