Pzena Investment Management, Inc. Completes Transaction to Become Private Company
Pzena Investment Management (NYSE: PZN) has successfully completed its take-private transaction as of October 31, 2022.
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Pzena Investment Management (NYSE: PZN) has successfully completed its take-private transaction as of October 31, 2022. Stockholders approved the move during a special meeting on October 27, 2022. Following the closure, PZN Class A stockholders will receive $9.60 per share in cash for their shares. PZN stock has ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. CEO Richard Pzena expressed excitement about the transition, emphasizing the firm's commitment to enhancing investment excellence for clients.
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- Stockholders received $9.60 per share in cash for Class A shares.
- PZN is now a privately-held company, potentially allowing for more strategic flexibility.
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- PZN stock has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, limiting liquidity options for former shareholders.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pzena Investment Management, Inc. (NYSE: PZN) (“PZN”) today announced the completion of its previously announced take-private transaction. Effective today, PZN will operate as a privately-held company owned by the existing partners of Pzena Investment Management, LLC. PZN stockholders approved the transaction at a special meeting on October 27, 2022.
As a result of the completion of the transaction, PZN Class A stockholders will receive
“We are excited to start this next chapter for our firm as a private company,” said CEO Richard Pzena. “I would like to thank our employees, clients, partners, and stockholders for their support during this process and look forward to enhancing our ability to deliver investment excellence on behalf of our clients.”
Additional details can be found on a Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Contact
Jessica Doran, 212-355-1600 or doran@pzena.com
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