Enerflex Ltd. (TSX: EFX) ("Enerflex" or the "Company"), a leading
supplier of vertically integrated products and services to the
global energy industry, is pleased to announce today that it has
filed a management information circular and related meeting
materials (collectively, the "Circular") in connection with its
upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 11,
2022 (the "Special Meeting"). In accordance with the requirements
of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), the Company is asking
Enerflex shareholders to consider and approve the issuance of
common shares of Enerflex to the holders of common stock of
Exterran Corporation ("Exterran") (NYSE:EXTN) in furtherance of
Enerflex’s acquisition of Exterran (the "Transaction"). The
Enerflex Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Enerflex
shareholders vote "FOR" the issuance of common shares pursuant to
the Transaction.
ABOUT THE TRANSACTION
As previously announced on January 24, 2022,
Enerflex and Exterran agreed to an all-share business combination
to create a premier integrated global provider of energy
infrastructure and energy transition solutions. Under the terms of
the Merger Agreement, Enerflex will acquire all outstanding shares
of common stock of Exterran by issuing 1.021 common shares of
Enerflex in exchange for each share of common stock of Exterran.
Following the close of the Transaction, Enerflex shareholders will
own approximately 72.5% of the combined company on a non-diluted
basis (73.2% on a fully diluted basis).
Enerflex shareholders and customers will
immediately benefit from the combined company’s enhanced size and
scale and broader depth of offerings serving the natural gas,
energy transition, and water markets. The Transaction is expected
to accelerate the growth of recurring revenues, and approximately
double adjusted earnings before finance costs, income taxes,
depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA"), with roughly 20%
earnings per share ("EPS") accretion and 11% cash flow per share
("CFPS") accretion for Enerflex shareholders. The Transaction is
also expected to unlock significant value by reducing cyclicality,
enhancing margins, and delivering substantial cost and revenue
synergies.
Marc Rossiter, Enerflex's President and Chief
Executive Officer said, “With a renewed focus on natural gas'
critical role in energy security and decarbonization and our global
geographic presence, the rationale for this Transaction is stronger
than ever. As a combined company, with sustainably improved
profitability and strong cash flow generation, we will be poised to
de-lever our balance sheet and deliver superior long-term
shareholder value. We cannot wait to bring together these great
companies and build upon the momentum we are capturing through
strong Engineered Systems bookings and the advancement of our
energy transition business, which have already contributed to
Enerflex's third-quarter 2022 bookings to date of approximately
$175 million. With integration planning well underway, we are well
positioned to hit the ground running upon close and begin
delivering on the value-creation potential of the new
Enerflex.”
The Company has posted a presentation on the
combined company following the closing of the Transaction on its
website at www.enerflex.com.
APPROVALS AND CLOSING
On September 6, 2022, the Company received
conditional approval from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") for
the listing of the common shares of Enerflex on the NYSE. On
September 7, 2022, the Company received conditional listing
approval from the TSX for the common shares of Enerflex issuable
pursuant to the Transaction. Additionally, on September 8, 2022,
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") declared the
Registration Statement on Form F-4 effective. These approvals
satisfied the final regulatory requirements to the calling of the
respective meetings of shareholders. The Company expects to close
the Transaction early in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to
Enerflex and Exterran shareholder approval and other customary
closing conditions.
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER
MEETINGS
The Enerflex Special Meeting to consider and
vote on the resolution in connection with the Transaction will be
held at The Westin Calgary, 320 4th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta,
on October 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (MDT), for Enerflex shareholders
of record at the close of business on September 9, 2022. Exterran
also plans to hold its special meeting of stockholders to approve
the Transaction on October 11, 2022.
HOW TO VOTE
Only Enerflex shareholders of record at the
close of business on September 9, 2022 are entitled to vote at the
Special Meeting. Enerflex shareholders are not required to wait
until the Special Meeting to cast their vote and are encouraged to
vote online, by telephone, or mail, at their earliest convenience.
Voting instructions are detailed in the Circular.
The Circular is available under Enerflex’s
profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and on
the Company’s website at www.enerflex.com. Enerflex shareholders
are urged to read the Circular, including its appendices, carefully
and in their entirety. The description of the Transaction in this
news release does not purport to be complete and is subject to and
qualified in its entirety by reference to the Circular.
SHAREHOLDER QUESTIONS AND
ASSISTANCE
The Company has retained Morrow Sodali Global
LLC ("Morrow Sodali") to act as its proxy solicitation agent in
connection with the Transaction. Enerflex shareholders who have
questions regarding the Circular or require assistance with voting
are encouraged to contact Morrow Sodali, by telephone toll free in
North America at 1 (888) 999-3016 or at 1 (289) 695-3075 outside of
North America, or by e-mail at assistance@morrowsodali.com.
ADVISORY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION
This news release contains forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
laws and within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the
U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
statements relate to management’s expectations about future events,
results of operations, and the future performance (both financial
and operational) and business prospects of Enerflex, Exterran, or
the combined entity. All statements other than statements of
historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of any of
the words "anticipate", "future", "plan", "contemplate", "create",
"continue", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "propose", "might",
"may", "will", "shall", "project", "should", "could", "would",
"believe", "predict", "forecast", "pursue", "potential",
"objective", "capable", and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking information. In particular, this news
release includes (without limitation) forward-looking information
pertaining to the Special Meeting being called to consider the
Transaction and the timing in connection therewith, the expected
growth of recurring revenues and adjusted EBITDA and the timing in
connection therewith, the expected EPS and CFPS accretion and the
timing in connection therewith, the value to be unlocked by
reducing cyclicality, enhancing margins, and delivering substantial
cost and revenue synergies and the timing associated therewith, the
closing of the Transaction in the fourth quarter of 2022, the
receipt of required shareholder approvals along with other
customary closing conditions and the timing associated therewith,
and the timing of the Exterran Special Meeting of Stockholders.
All forward-looking information in this news
release is subject to important risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions, which are difficult to predict and which may affect
Enerflex's operations, including, without limitation: the
satisfaction of closing conditions to the Transaction in a timely
manner, if at all; receipt of all necessary regulatory and/or
competition approvals on terms acceptable to Enerflex and Exterran;
the impact of economic conditions, including volatility in the
price of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, interest
rates, and foreign exchange rates; industry conditions, including
supply and demand fundamentals for crude oil and natural gas, and
the related infrastructure, including new environmental, taxation,
and other laws and regulations; expectations and implications of
changes in government regulation, laws, and income taxes;
environmental, social, and governance matters; business disruptions
resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to
continue to build and improve on proven manufacturing capabilities
and innovate into new product lines and markets; increased
competition; insufficient funds to support capital investments
required to grow the business; the lack of availability of
qualified personnel or management; political unrest; and other
factors, many of which are beyond the control of Enerflex. Readers
are cautioned that the foregoing list of assumptions and risk
factors should not be construed as exhaustive. While Enerflex
believes that there is a reasonable basis for the forward-looking
information included in this news release, as a result of such
known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, actual
results, performance, or achievements could differ and such
differences could be material from those expressed in, or implied
by, these statements. The forward-looking information included in
this news release should not be unduly relied upon as a number of
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the
results discussed in these forward-looking statements, including
but not limited to: the completion and related timing for
completion of the Transaction; the ability of Enerflex and Exterran
to timely receive any necessary shareholder, lender, or other
third-party approvals to satisfy the closing conditions of the
Transaction, if at all; interloper risk; the ability to complete
the Transaction on the terms contemplated by Enerflex and Exterran,
or at all; the ability of the combined entity to realize the
anticipated benefits of, and synergies from, the Transaction and
the timing and quantum thereof; consequences of not completing the
Transaction, including the volatility of the share prices of
Enerflex and Exterran, negative reactions from the investment
community, and the required payment of certain costs related to the
Transaction; actions taken by government entities or others seeking
to prevent or alter the terms of the Transaction; potential
undisclosed liabilities unidentified during the due diligence
process; the accuracy of the pro forma financial information of the
combined entity; the interpretation of the Transaction by tax
authorities; the success of business integration and the time
required to successfully integrate; the focus of management's time
and attention on the Transaction and other disruptions arising from
the Transaction; the ability to maintain desirable financial
ratios; the ability to access various sources of debt and equity
capital, generally, and on acceptable terms, if at all; the ability
to utilize tax losses in the future; the ability to maintain
relationships with partners and to successfully manage and operate
integrated businesses; risks associated with technology and
equipment, including potential cyberattacks; the occurrence of
unexpected events such as pandemics, war, terrorist threats, and
the instability resulting therefrom; risks associated with existing
and potential future lawsuits, shareholder proposals, and
regulatory actions; and those factors referred to under the heading
"Risk Factors" in Enerflex's Annual Information Form ("AIF") and
Exterran's Form 10-K, each for the year ended December 31, 2021,
and in Enerflex's Management's Discussion and Analysis and
Exterran's Form 10-Q, each for the three and six months ended June
30, 2022, available on SEDAR and EDGAR, respectively.
The forward-looking information contained herein
is expressly qualified in its entirety by the above cautionary
statement. The forward-looking information included in this news
release is made as of the date of this news release and, other than
as required by law, Enerflex disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise. This news
release and its contents should not be construed, under any
circumstances, as investment, tax, or legal advice.
NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION
This news release is for informational purposes
only and is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an
offer to sell, any securities or the solicitation of any vote in
any jurisdiction pursuant to the proposed Transaction or otherwise,
nor shall there be any sale, issuance, or transfer of securities in
any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of
securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting
the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND
IT
In connection with the proposed Transaction,
Enerflex and Exterran have filed and will file relevant materials
with the SEC. These materials include a Registration Statement
containing a proxy statement/prospectus on appropriate form of
registration statement regarding each of Enerflex and Exterran,
respectively. The proxy statement/prospectus contains, and the
definitive proxy statement/prospectus will contain, important
information about the proposed Transaction and related matters. The
Circular contains a detailed description of the Transaction and is
available under Enerflex’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR
at www.sec.gov, and on Enerflex’s website at www.enerflex.com.
INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED AND ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND/OR THE CIRCULAR CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND THE
PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTION. The definitive proxy statement, the
preliminary proxy statement, and other relevant materials in
connection with the Transaction and any other documents filed by
the Company with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the
SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and with SEDAR, may be obtained free
of charge from the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. The documents
filed by Enerflex with the SEC and SEDAR may also be obtained free
of charge on Enerflex's website at www.enerflex.com. Alternatively,
these documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge
from Enerflex upon written request to Enerflex Ltd., Attn: Investor
Relations, Suite 904, 1331 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, Alberta,
Canada T2G 0K3, or by calling 1 (403) 387-6377. The documents filed
by Exterran with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at
Exterran's website at www.exterran.com. Alternatively, these
documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from
Exterran upon written request to
investor.relations@exterran.com or by calling 1 (281)
836-7000.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE
SOLICITATION
Enerflex, Exterran, and their respective
directors and executive officers may be deemed, under SEC rules, to
be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Exterran's
shareholders in connection with the Transaction. Information about
Exterran's directors and executive officers and their ownership of
Exterran's securities is set forth in Exterran's definitive proxy
statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on March 17, 2021, and
may also be obtained free of charge at Exterran's website at
www.exterran.com. Alternatively, these documents can be obtained
free of charge from Exterran upon written request to
investor.relations@exterran.com or by calling 1 (281)
836-7000. You may obtain information about Enerflex's executive
officers and directors in Enerflex's AIF, which was filed with
SEDAR on February 23, 2022. These documents may be obtained free of
charge from the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and may also be
obtained free of charge at Enerflex's website at www.enerflex.com.
Alternatively, these documents can be obtained free of charge from
Enerflex upon written request to Enerflex Ltd., Attn: Investor
Relations, Suite 904, 1331 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, Alberta,
Canada T2G 0K3, or by calling 1 (403) 387-6377. Additional
information regarding the interests of all such individuals in the
proposed Transaction is included in the proxy statement relating to
the Transaction as filed with the SEC, as amended.
ABOUT ENERFLEX
Enerflex is a single-source supplier of natural
gas compression, oil and gas processing, refrigeration systems, and
electric power generation equipment, including related in-house
engineering and mechanical services expertise. The Company's broad
in-house resources provide the capability to engineer, design,
manufacture, construct, commission, service, and operate
hydrocarbon handling systems. Enerflex's expertise encompasses
field production facilities, compression and natural gas processing
plants, gas lift compression, refrigeration systems, and electrical
power solutions serving the natural gas production industry.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
Enerflex has approximately 2,100 employees worldwide. Enerflex, its
subsidiaries, interests in associates, and joint operations operate
in Canada, the USA, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico,
the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab
Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and
Thailand. Enerflex operates three business segments: USA, Rest of
World, and Canada. Enerflex's common shares trade on the TSX under
the symbol "EFX". For more information about Enerflex, visit
www.enerflex.com.
For investor and media enquiries, contact:
Marc
Rossiter |
Sanjay
Bishnoi |
Stefan
Ali |
President &Chief Executive
Officer |
Senior Vice President
&Chief Financial Officer |
Vice President,Strategy &
Investor Relations |
Tel: (403) 387-6325 |
Tel: (403) 236-6857 |
Tel: (403) 717-4953 |
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