Oshkosh Truck Corporation and JLG Industries, Inc. Jointly Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period
21 November 2006 - 3:04PM
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Oshkosh Truck Corporation (NYSE: OSK) and JLG Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: JLG) jointly announced today the expiration of the waiting
period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended, in connection with the proposed merger of a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh with JLG. The expiration of the
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period satisfies one of the conditions to
Oshkosh's acquisition of JLG. Consummation of the merger, which is
expected to occur in early December, remains subject to other
customary closing conditions, including approval of the merger by
JLG's shareholders. About Oshkosh Truck Corporation Oshkosh Truck
Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a
broad range of specialty commercial, fire and emergency and
military vehicles and bodies. Oshkosh�s products are valued
worldwide by fire and emergency units, defense forces, municipal
and airport support services, and concrete placement and refuse
businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged
reliability and long-term value are paramount. About JLG
Industries, Inc. JLG Industries, Inc. is the world�s leading
producer of access equipment (aerial work platforms and
telehandlers). JLG�s diverse product portfolio encompasses leading
brands such as JLG� aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak�, Lull� and
Gradall� telehandlers; and an array of complementary accessories
that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products for
end users. JLG markets its products and services through a
multichannel approach that includes a highly trained sales force
and utilizes a broad range of marketing techniques, integrated
supply programs and a network of distributors in the industrial,
commercial, institutional and construction markets. In addition,
JLG offers world-class after-sales service and support for its
customers. JLG�s manufacturing facilities are located in the United
States, Belgium, and France, with sales and service operations on
six continents. Additional Information and Where to Find It A
special meeting of JLG shareholders will be held on Monday,
December 4, 2006 to obtain shareholder approval for the merger. In
connection with the proposed acquisition and required stockholder
approval, JLG filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a
definitive proxy statement on November 3, 2006. This proxy
statement was mailed to JLG�s shareholders. JLG SHAREHOLDERS ARE
URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
FILED WITH THE SEC BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION. Investors and shareholders may obtain
free copies of these materials and other documents filed with the
SEC at the SEC�s website at: http://www.sec.gov. Free copies of the
proxy statement and JLG's other filings with the SEC may also be
obtained from JLG. Free copies of JLG's filings may be obtained by
directing a request to JLG Industries, Inc., 13224 Fountainhead
Plaza, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742-2678, Attention: Investor
Relations. Participants in Solicitation Oshkosh, JLG and their
respective directors, executive officers and other members of their
management and employees may be deemed to be soliciting proxies
from JLG's shareholders in favor of the proposed acquisition.
Information regarding Oshkosh�s directors and executive officers is
available in Oshkosh�s proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting
of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on December 20, 2005.
Information regarding JLG's directors and executive officers is
available in JLG's proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of
shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on October 2, 2006.
Additional information regarding the interests of such potential
participants is included in the proxy statement and the other
relevant documents filed with the SEC. Forward Looking Language
Certain items in this press release may constitute forward-looking
statements made by Oshkosh or JLG (collectively, the "Companies")
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 including, but not necessarily limited to, statements
relating to our ability to close the acquisition, satisfaction of
closing conditions, obtaining consents, and the timing of the
closing of the acquisition. Words such as "expect(s)" and similar
expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on management's current
expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors
that could lead to actual results materially different from those
described in the forward-looking statements. The Companies can give
no assurance that their expectations will be attained. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from the Companies'
expectations include, but are not limited to, whether conditions to
the closing of the proposed acquisition will not be satisfied and
other risks detailed from time to time in the Companies' respective
SEC reports. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date of this press release. The Companies expressly disclaim any
obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any
forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change
in their expectations with regard thereto or change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
Oshkosh Truck Corporation (NYSE: OSK) and JLG Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: JLG) jointly announced today the expiration of the waiting
period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended, in connection with the proposed merger of a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh with JLG. The expiration of the
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period satisfies one of the conditions to
Oshkosh's acquisition of JLG. Consummation of the merger, which is
expected to occur in early December, remains subject to other
customary closing conditions, including approval of the merger by
JLG's shareholders. About Oshkosh Truck Corporation Oshkosh Truck
Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a
broad range of specialty commercial, fire and emergency and
military vehicles and bodies. Oshkosh's products are valued
worldwide by fire and emergency units, defense forces, municipal
and airport support services, and concrete placement and refuse
businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged
reliability and long-term value are paramount. About JLG
Industries, Inc. JLG Industries, Inc. is the world's leading
producer of access equipment (aerial work platforms and
telehandlers). JLG's diverse product portfolio encompasses leading
brands such as JLG(R) aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak(R),
Lull(R) and Gradall(R) telehandlers; and an array of complementary
accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these
products for end users. JLG markets its products and services
through a multichannel approach that includes a highly trained
sales force and utilizes a broad range of marketing techniques,
integrated supply programs and a network of distributors in the
industrial, commercial, institutional and construction markets. In
addition, JLG offers world-class after-sales service and support
for its customers. JLG's manufacturing facilities are located in
the United States, Belgium, and France, with sales and service
operations on six continents. Additional Information and Where to
Find It A special meeting of JLG shareholders will be held on
Monday, December 4, 2006 to obtain shareholder approval for the
merger. In connection with the proposed acquisition and required
stockholder approval, JLG filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission a definitive proxy statement on November 3, 2006. This
proxy statement was mailed to JLG's shareholders. JLG SHAREHOLDERS
ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
FILED WITH THE SEC BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION. Investors and shareholders may obtain
free copies of these materials and other documents filed with the
SEC at the SEC's website at: http://www.sec.gov. Free copies of the
proxy statement and JLG's other filings with the SEC may also be
obtained from JLG. Free copies of JLG's filings may be obtained by
directing a request to JLG Industries, Inc., 13224 Fountainhead
Plaza, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742-2678, Attention: Investor
Relations. Participants in Solicitation Oshkosh, JLG and their
respective directors, executive officers and other members of their
management and employees may be deemed to be soliciting proxies
from JLG's shareholders in favor of the proposed acquisition.
Information regarding Oshkosh's directors and executive officers is
available in Oshkosh's proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting
of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on December 20, 2005.
Information regarding JLG's directors and executive officers is
available in JLG's proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of
shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on October 2, 2006.
Additional information regarding the interests of such potential
participants is included in the proxy statement and the other
relevant documents filed with the SEC. Forward Looking Language
Certain items in this press release may constitute forward-looking
statements made by Oshkosh or JLG (collectively, the "Companies")
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 including, but not necessarily limited to, statements
relating to our ability to close the acquisition, satisfaction of
closing conditions, obtaining consents, and the timing of the
closing of the acquisition. Words such as "expect(s)" and similar
expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on management's current
expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors
that could lead to actual results materially different from those
described in the forward-looking statements. The Companies can give
no assurance that their expectations will be attained. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from the Companies'
expectations include, but are not limited to, whether conditions to
the closing of the proposed acquisition will not be satisfied and
other risks detailed from time to time in the Companies' respective
SEC reports. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date of this press release. The Companies expressly disclaim any
obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any
forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change
in their expectations with regard thereto or change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
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