Softchoice Investors on Board with $412M Birch Hill Purchase
A majority of shareholders of publicly-traded Softchoice Corp., a Toronto-based provider of IT solutions and services, have approved the take-private offer made by Canadian buyout firm Birch Hill Equity Partners. Under the terms of the agreement, Birch Hill will buy all of the company's common shares for $20 per share, representing a total value of $412 million. If court approval is obtained, and other conditions are satisfied or waived, the deal is expected to be closed on or about June 18, 2013.
11 June 2013•4 mins read
