PRESS RELEASE
DynCorp International Inc. to be Acquired by Cerberus Capital
Management, L.P.
DynCorp International Stockholders to Receive $17.55 per Share in
Cash; Transaction Valued at $1.5 Billion
Falls Church, VA, April 12, 2010 – DynCorp International, Inc. (NYSE:
DCP), a leading global government services provider in support of U.S.
national security and foreign policy objectives, today announced it has
entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliated funds
and/or managed accounts of private investment firm Cerberus Capital
Management, L.P. (“Cerberus”) in a transaction with a total value of
approximately $1.5 billion, including the assumption of debt.
The agreement was approved by DynCorp International’s Board of Directors
and the Board will recommend that DynCorp International’s stockholders
approve the transaction. Under the agreement, DynCorp International’s
stockholders will receive $17.55 in cash for each share of DynCorp
International common stock they own, representing a premium of
approximately 49% percent, based on the closing trading price of $11.75
on April 9, 2010, and approximately 50% over the 90-day average closing
trading price. Cerberus has obtained fully committed financing for the
transaction, consisting of a combination of equity financing from
Cerberus and debt financing from Bank of America Merrill Lynch,
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays Bank PLC, and Deutsche Bank
Securities Inc. Each institution acted as a financial advisor to
Cerberus as well.
William L. Ballhaus, DynCorp International’s President and Chief
Executive Officer, commented on the transaction stating, "We are very
excited about today's announcement and what it means for DynCorp
International, our employees and our customers going forward. I believe
that under this partnership with Cerberus, DynCorp International will
be able to build on our extensive heritage and successful performance to
continue to achieve our growth objectives. Importantly, this
transaction is a major milestone for DynCorp International's continued
leadership in serving our customers and supporting U.S. national
security and foreign policy objectives."
"Cerberus is pleased to partner with the outstanding management team and
dedicated employees of DynCorp International,” said Timothy F. Price,
Cerberus Managing Director and spokesperson. “This exciting news
underscores our successful track record in the government services
sector and furthers our goal of continuing to grow our portfolio in this
area. DynCorp International has a demonstrated history of strong
customer oriented performance, from a unique global platform. We are
confident that DynCorp International will continue to serve its
customers well while expanding its service offerings to current and
prospective customers.”
Transaction Details
Completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions,
including approval of the merger by the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of DynCorp International’s common stock and
regulatory approvals including expiration or termination of the waiting
period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
Assuming the satisfaction of conditions, the transaction is expected to
close in the third or fourth calendar quarter of 2010. Upon completion
of the merger, DynCorp International will become a private company,
wholly-owned by Cerberus.
Under the terms of the agreement, DynCorp International may solicit
alternative proposals from third parties for the 28-day period following
the signing and intends to consider any such proposals. There can be
no assurance that the solicitation of such proposals will result in an
alternative transaction. In addition, DynCorp International may, at any
time, subject to the terms of the merger agreement, respond to
unsolicited proposals.
Affiliates of Veritas Capital Fund Management, L.L.C. have executed a
Voting Agreement pursuant to which they have agreed to vote shares owned
by them representing, in the aggregate, 34.9% of the outstanding shares
of DynCorp International in favor of the transaction.
Goldman, Sachs & Co. acted as financial advisor to DynCorp
International. Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP acted as outside legal
counsel to the Company and Board of Directors of the Company. Richards,
Layton & Finger, P.A. acted as special outside counsel to the Board
of Directors of the Company.
Evercore Partners along with the previously mentioned Banks acted as
financial advisors to Cerberus. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
and Jenner & Block, LLP acted as outside legal counsel to Cerberus.
About DynCorp International Inc.
DynCorp International is a global government services provider in
support of U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives,
delivering support solutions for defense, diplomacy, and international
development. DynCorp International operates major programs in logistics,
platform support, contingency operations, and training and mentoring to
reinforce security, community stability, and the rule of law. DynCorp
International is headquartered in Falls Church, Va. For more
information, visit www.dyn-intl.com .
About Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., along with its affiliates, is one of
the world's leading private investment firms with approximately $23
billion under management in funds and accounts. Through its team of
investment and operations professionals, Cerberus specializes in
providing both financial resources and operational expertise to help
transform undervalued companies into industry leaders for long-term
success and value creation. Cerberus holds controlling or significant
minority interests in companies around the world. Cerberus is
headquartered in New York City with affiliate and/or advisory offices in
the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For more
information, visit
www.cerberuscapital.com
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Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements that involve
numerous risks and uncertainties. The statements contained in this
communication that are not purely historical are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding the
expected benefits and closing of the proposed Merger, the management of
the Company and the Company’s expectations, beliefs and intentions. All
forward-looking statements included in this communication are based on
information available to the Company on the date hereof. In some cases,
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terminology. No assurance can be given that any of the events
anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur,
or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on our results of
operations or financial condition. Accordingly, actual results may
differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Neither the Company nor any other person
can assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of
forward-looking statements. There are various important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any such
forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the Company’s
control. These factors include: failure to obtain stockholder approval
of the proposed Merger; failure to obtain, delays in obtaining or
adverse conditions contained in any required regulatory or other
approvals; failure to consummate or delay in consummating the
transaction for other reasons; changes in laws or regulations; and
changes in general economic conditions. The Company undertakes no
obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise. For additional information
please refer to the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
reports filed with the SEC.
Additional Information and Where To Find It
In connection with the proposed Merger and required stockholder
approval, the Company will file a proxy statement with the SEC. The
definitive proxy statement will be mailed to stockholders of the
Company.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE
PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE
BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND
THE MERGER. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of
these documents (when they are available) and other documents filed
with the SEC at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the
documents filed by the Company with the SEC may be obtained free of
charge by contacting DynCorp International Inc., Attn: Corporate
Secretary, DynCorp International Inc., 3190 Fairview Park Drive, Suite
700, Falls Church, VA 22042. Our filings with the SEC are also
available on our website at
The Company and its executive officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s
stockholders with respect to the Merger. Information about the
Company’s executive officers and directors and their ownership of the
Company’s Class A Common Stock is set forth in the proxy statement for
the Company’s 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with
the SEC on June 15, 2009. Investors and security holders may obtain
more detailed information regarding the direct and indirect interests of
the Company and its respective executive officers and directors in the
Merger by reading the preliminary and definitive proxy statements
regarding the Merger, which will be filed with the SEC.
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy
any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful
prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any
such jurisdiction.
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