Wilson Sons (PORT3) Investor Update summary
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Investor Update summary
19 Jan, 2026Transaction overview
SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl agreed to acquire all 248,664,000 shares (56.47% stake) of Wilson Sons S.A. from OW Overseas (Investments) Limited at BRL 17.50 per share, payable upon completion, on October 21, 2024.
The transaction uses a lock-box mechanism with permitted dividends up to $22 million per quarter or US$0.31/share paid quarterly from Q4 2024 until closing, provided sufficient profits are generated.
Dividends declared on October 11, 2024, totaling approximately $27 million, are permitted and do not affect the purchase price.
Price per share is R$17.50, implying an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.7x (ex-IFRS16, 2Q24 LTM), with a 6.3% premium over October 16, 2024, and 66.3% over June 9, 2023.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including CADE and ANTAQ, with expected completion in the second half of 2025.
Post-transaction actions and shareholder impact
Upon completion, the buyer will launch a mandatory public tender offer for remaining shares at the same price and conditions as the controlling shareholder.
Price adjustment for minority shareholders between transaction completion and tender offer liquidation will follow CVM regulations.
Dividends for the quarter in which closing occurs will be paid pro rata and will not be adjusted in the purchase price.
No decision has been made regarding a potential delisting, but the buyer will keep the company informed as required by law.
Any dividends paid in excess of permitted amounts will result in a purchase price deduction.
Regulatory and process details
Regulatory approval is expected to follow customary procedures, with timing uncertainties but anticipated completion in H2 2025.
Permitted quarterly dividends have no specific time limit and will continue until transaction finalization.
No information was provided regarding termination fees or carve-out impacts; the offshore lawsuit remains unaffected.
Wilson Sons S.A. is listed on the Novo Mercado segment of B3, ensuring high governance standards for the transaction.
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