MCAFEE SUOMI FUNDING LLC PRESS RELEASE 18 June 2013 at 6:45 pm
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ALL THE NECESSARY APPROVALS RECEIVED FOR MCAFEE’S TENDER OFFER FOR ALL THE SHARES AND OPTION RIGHTS IN STONESOFT
McAfee, Inc. and Stonesoft Oyj announced on 6 May 2013 that they entered into a Combination Agreement under which they agree to combine the operations of McAfee and Stonesoft. In order to effect the combination, McAfee Suomi Funding LLC (the “Offeror”), an affiliate of McAfee and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Intel Corporation, launched a voluntary public tender offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares and option rights in Stonesoft that are not owned by Stonesoft or any of its subsidiaries (the “Tender Offer”). The offer period under the Tender Offer commenced on 21 May 2013.
The completion of the Tender Offer was subject to the approval of the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy under the Act on Monitoring Foreign Acquisitions. The Offeror has today received the said approval. As the Offeror is not aware of any other regulatory approvals necessary for the completion of the Tender Offer, the condition to completion concerning the receipt of necessary approvals has thus been satisfied.
The offer period under the Tender Offer expires tomorrow, 19 June 2013.
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Intel Corporation McAfee Suomi Funding LLC
For further information, please contact:
Tracy Ross, Director, Public Relations, McAfee, Inc., tracy_ross@mcafee.com, tel. +1 408 346 3745
Trey Campbell, Investor Relations, Intel Corporation, trey.s.campbell@intel.com, tel. +1 503 696 0431
INFORMATION REGARDING MCAFEE, INC.
McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), empowers businesses, the public sector, and home users to safely experience the benefits of the Internet. The company delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world. With its Security Connected strategy, innovative approach to hardware-enhanced security, and unique Global Threat Intelligence network, McAfee is relentlessly focused on keeping its customers safe. http://www.mcafee.com.
INFORMATION REGARDING INTEL CORPORATION
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel Corporation is available at www.intel.com/pressroom and blogs.intel.com.
INFORMATION REGARDING STONESOFT OYJ
Stonesoft Corporation (NASDAQ OMX: SFT1V) delivers software based, dynamic, customer-driven cyber security solutions that secure information flow and simplify security management. Stonesoft serves private and public sector organizations that require high availability, ease-of-management, compliance, dynamic security, protection of critical digital assets, and business continuity against today’s rapidly evolving cyber threats. Stonesoft leads research into advanced cyber threats and the advanced evasion techniques (AETs) used in stealth, targeted cyber attacks.
The company’s product portfolio is based on one unified Security Engine software platform that is the power behind Stonesoft’s next generation firewalls, evasion prevention systems, and SSL VPN solutions. The Security Engine back-end is augmented by the Stonesoft Management Center front-end, which enables efficient management of entire networks and brings excellent situational awareness and operational cost savings.
Stonesoft’s customer base covers more than 6,500 mid and large-sized organizations across various industries and geographical markets. Stonesoft has the highest customer retention rate in the industry due to low TCO, a flexible licensing model, and overall customer service excellence. Founded in 1990, the company’s track record is well recognized and visionary by certifiers, industry analysts and demanding customers. Stonesoft is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. For more information visit www.stonesoft.com.