The Company expects to realize a number of corporate governance and other benefits from the proposed reclassification, including:
the elimination of the higher vote Class B common stock, including the associated voting control of the Sands Family, and a reduction in the concentration of voting power
simplification of the Company's equity capital structure to better align the voting rights and interests of all shareholders
broader appeal of its shares to a larger base of investors who prefer single voting class common stock structures
operating cost savings associated with executive salary and certain benefits (
rotation of the lead independent director position on the Board at the next available normal cycle opportunity
shift to majority voting in uncontested elections from current plurality standard for its Board of Directors and adoption of a Board anti-pledging policy
In addition, upon completion of the reclassification, Robert and
'After an extensive review and analysis by a Special Committee of the Constellation Brands Board of Directors, including input from an independent financial advisor and legal counsel, the Board agreed it is in the best interests of the Company and all Constellation shareholders, to eliminate the Class B common stock,' said
This reclassification will not be put to a vote at the upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Instead, the Company will be seeking shareholder approval of the reclassification at a Special Meeting of Shareholders, to be held following effectiveness of a registration statement to be filed with the
A complete description of the reclassification will be included in the proxy statement for the Special Meeting. The Company will announce details of the Special Meeting as soon as it is determined.
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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. 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. Constellation intends to file with the
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The directors and executive officers of Constellation and other persons may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding Constellation's directors and executive officers is available in Constellation's most recent proxy statement, dated
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The forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results will in fact occur. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Constellation does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Statements in this press release regarding Constellation and the reclassification transaction that are forward-looking, including projections as to the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, the impact of the proposed transaction on Constellation's business and future financial and operating results and capital structure following the closing of the proposed reclassification and the closing date for the proposed transaction, are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections, and are subject to significant uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond Constellation's control. These factors include, among other things, (1) failure to receive the requisite approvals of Constellation's shareholders necessary to achieve the reclassification; (2) any other delays with respect to, or the failure to complete, the reclassification; (3) the ultimate outcome of any litigation matter related to the reclassification, (4) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the reclassification, (5) Constellation's ability to execute successfully its strategic plans, and (6) the effect of the announcement or the consummation of the proposed reclassification on the market price of the capital stock of Constellation. The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included elsewhere. Additional information concerning risks that could cause actual future performance or events to differ from current expectations can be found in Constellation's filings with the
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