The disclosure under the heading “Certain Unaudited Prospective Financial Information--SWM Prospective Financial Information” is hereby further supplemented by adding the underlined disclosure in a new paragraph which follows footnote (3) on page 105 of the Joint Proxy Statement / Prospectus:
In addition, as further described under ‘—Opinion of SWM’s Financial Advisor’ beginning on page 83, in performing its discounted cash flows analysis J.P. Morgan also used extrapolations for fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2031, which extrapolations were prepared by J.P. Morgan in collaboration with SWM management and which were approved for use by J.P. Morgan by SWM management. The Unlevered Free Cash Flows resulting from these extrapolations were as follows:
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Basis of Extrapolation |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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2028 |
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2029 |
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2030 |
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2031 |
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(in millions) |
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SWM Management Forecasts |
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$ |
188 |
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$ |
188 |
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$ |
193 |
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$ |
197 |
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$ |
201 |
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$ |
205 |
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$ |
208 |
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Neenah Forecasts |
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$ |
95 |
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$ |
98 |
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$ |
100 |
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$ |
103 |
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$ |
105 |
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$ |
107 |
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$ |
110 |
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The disclosure under the heading “Certain Unaudited Prospective Financial Information--Neenah Prospective Financial Information” is hereby further supplemented by adding the underlined disclosure in a new paragraph which follows footnote (3) on page 106 of the Joint Proxy Statement / Prospectus:
In addition, as further described under ‘—Opinion of Neenah’s Financial Advisor’ beginning on page 96, in performing its discounted cash flows analysis Perella Weinberg utilized the Neenah Forecasts, the SWM Management Forecasts and the SWM Sensitivities Case, each of which covered periods through fiscal 2024, and extrapolations therefrom for fiscal 2025 and 2026, which extrapolations were prepared by Perella Weinberg and approved for use by Perella Weinberg by management of Neenah. The Unlevered Free Cash Flow Amounts resulting from these extrapolations were as follows:
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Basis of Extrapolation |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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Neenah Forecasts |
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$ |
100 |
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$ |
105 |
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SWM Management Forecasts |
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$ |
177 |
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$ |
184 |
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SWM Sensitivities |
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$ |
169 |
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$ |
173 |
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the matters discussed in this communication which are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which SWM and Neenah operate and beliefs of and assumptions made by SWM management and Neenah management, involve uncertainties that could significantly affect the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and the future performance of SWM, Neenah or the combined company. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “assumes,” “outlook,” “intends,” “targeted,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “plans,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the strategic rationale and financial benefits of the transaction, including expected future financial and operating results and the combined company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to projections of revenue, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, capital structure and other financial items; statements of plans and objectives of SWM or Neenah or their respective management or Board of Directors, including those relating to products or services; and statements of future economic performance — are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained, and therefore actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. In addition to factors previously disclosed in SWM’s and Neenah’s reports filed with the SEC and those identified elsewhere in this communication, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of SWM and Neenah to terminate the merger agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against SWM, Neenah or their respective directors; the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to the merger on a timely basis or at all, including the risk that regulatory approvals required for the merger are not obtained on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated or that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction; the ability to obtain approval by SWM shareholders and Neenah shareholders on the expected terms and schedule; difficulties and delays in integrating SWM and Neenah businesses; failing to fully realize anticipated cost savings and other anticipated benefits of the merger when expected or at all; business disruptions from the proposed merger that will harm SWM’s or Neenah’s business, including current plans and operations; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger, including as it relates to SWM’s or Neenah’s ability to successfully renew existing client contracts on favorable terms or at all and obtain new clients; the substantial indebtedness SWM expects to incur and assume in connection with the proposed transaction and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; the possibility that SWM may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies within the expected time-frames or at all and to successfully integrate Neenah’s operations with those of SWM; failing to comply with the applicable laws or legal or regulatory developments; inflation, currency and interest rate fluctuations; the ability of SWM or Neenah to retain and hire key personnel; the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations; the duration and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, general economic and business conditions, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; increases in maintenance and operating costs; security threats; reliance on technology and related cybersecurity risk; trade restrictions or other changes to international trade arrangements; transportation of hazardous materials; various events which could disrupt operations, including geopolitical events, wars, conflicts, illegal blockades of rail networks, and natural events such as severe weather, droughts, fires, floods and earthquakes; climate change; labor negotiations and disruptions; environmental claims; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; risks and liabilities arising from train derailments; timing and completion of capital programs; uncertainty as to the long-term value of the common stock of SWM following the merger, including the dilution caused by SWM’s issuance of additional shares of its common stock in connection with the transaction; the continued availability of capital and financing following the merger; the business, economic and political conditions in the markets in which SWM and Neenah operate; and events beyond SWM’s or Neenah’s control, such as acts of terrorism.
Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication or as of the date they were made, and neither SWM nor Neenah undertakes any obligation to update forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of these factors, also see the information under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in SWM’s and Neenah’s most recent annual reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022, and any material updates to these factors contained in any of SWM’s and Neenah’s future filings with the SEC.
As for the forward-looking statements that relate to future financial results and other projections, actual results will be different due to the inherent uncertainties of estimates, forecasts and projections and may be better or worse than projected and such differences could be material. Given these uncertainties, you should not place any reliance on these forward-looking statements. Annualized, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purpose only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, SWM has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of SWM’s common stock to be issued in connection with the merger. The registration statement includes a joint proxy statement/prospectus
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