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Livingston, NJ and Eugene, OR -- J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. and PW Eagle, Inc., manufacturers of plastic pipe, fittings and tubing products, today announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which J-M Manufacturing will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of PW Eagle for $33.50 per share in cash. The transaction represents an implied total equity value of approximately $400 million.
J-M Manufacturing, headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey, operates a total of 14 plastic pipe manufacturing facilities and serves customers throughout North America. Based in Eugene, Oregon, PW Eagle operates 12 plastic pipe manufacturing facilities in eight states and serves customers throughout the United States.
“With manufacturing facilities throughout North America, the combined company will have broader geographic reach, offer an expanded product line, and deliver value to customers and end users in new and innovative ways,” said Walter W. Wang, President and Chief Executive Officer of J-M Manufacturing. “PW Eagle enjoys long-term relationships with its customers because it serves them effectively and efficiently. J-M Manufacturing and PW Eagle have many shared strengths, including a belief in the vital role our products play in safely delivering drinking water, electricity, gas, and other essentials. With this merger, we are even better positioned to bring value and passion to the pipe industry in serving the growing needs of our society.”
“With the announcement of this merger, we believe the strategic committee of PW Eagle’s board of directors has fulfilled its pledge to maximize shareholder value following a thorough process during which a wide range of strategic alternatives were considered,” commented Jerry Dukes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PW Eagle. “In addition, by combining our companies, we believe we will be able to provide customers with a broader selection of innovative products, superior delivery and unmatched customer service, and make new opportunities for growth available to our employees.”
The transaction is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2007, subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals, and approval by PW Eagle’s shareholders. There is no financing condition to the obligation of J-M Manufacturing to consummate the merger.
About J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc.
J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. was formed in 1982 with the acquisition of eight pipe production facilities. Today, the company operates 14 manufacturing plants across the United States. JMM produces water, sewer, solvent weld, electrical conduit, ABS and polyethylene pipe in diameters ranging from ½’’ to 48” for PVC and ½’’ to 63” in HDPE. JMM is dedicated to developing the plastic pipe market by offering superior products, unparalleled quality, and ensuring that its business makes a positive contribution to the environment, the communities it serves, its customers, and employees.
Web site: http://www.jmm.com/
About PW Eagle, Inc.
PW Eagle, Inc. is a leading extruder of PVC pipe products and its wholly-owned subsidiary, USPoly Company, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of polyethylene pipe and fittings. Together, PW Eagle and USPoly operate 12 manufacturing facilities across the United States. PW Eagle’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “PWEI”.
Web site: http://www.pweagleinc.com/
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