28th Jan 2021 15:57
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION.
AVEVA GROUP PLC
Acquisition of OSIsoft, LLC (OSIsoft): Update re CFIUS clearance
The Board of AVEVA Group Plc (AVEVA or the Group) provides the following update on the progress of the acquisition of OSIsoft (the Acquisition).
As previously announced, AVEVA has received all antitrust and regulatory clearances required ahead of completion of the Acquisition, except for the approval of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
The parties to the Acquisition (the Parties) will enter into a new period of up to 45 days to allow more time for review and discussion with CFIUS. During this period, the Parties and CFIUS will continue to work to finalise an agreement related to the Acquisition.
The Board is looking forward to the completion of the transaction and remains excited about the value that the combination will deliver to AVEVA's customers, partners and investors.
AVEVA will provide further updates as appropriate.
Enquiries:
AVEVA Group plc
Matt Springett (Head of Investor Relations)
Tel: +44 7789 818 684
FTI Consulting LLP
PR Adviser to AVEVA
Edward Bridges
Dwight Burden
Tel: +44 20 3727 1017
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