Given Imaging (GIVN) Ends Plans For Sale, May Sell 45.5% Stake - InvestingChannel

Given Imaging (GIVN) Ends Plans For Sale, May Sell 45.5% Stake

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Given Imaging (NASDAQ: GIVN) today announced that it is ending its previously announced exploration of a possible sale or merger transaction as part of its evaluation of strategic options in order to maximize growth and enhance shareholder value. After a thorough exploration, the executive committee of the Board of Directors appointed to oversee the process unanimously concluded that the continued execution of the Company’s operating plan, supplemented by additional acquisitions and alliances, provides the best opportunity at this time to enhance value for all of the Company’s shareholders.

In addition, Discount Investment Corporation Ltd. has informed the Company that it intends to seek and consider a sale of the 45.5% of Company’s outstanding shares it owns, directly or indirectly, in one block. There can be no assurance that any specific action or transaction will occur.

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