Amended Statement of Ownership: Private Transaction (sc 13e3/a)
June 21 2017 - 5:23PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13E-3
(Amendment No. 1)
(Rule 13e-100
TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION
13(
e
)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 13e-3 THEREUNDER
WORLD
POINT TERMINALS, LP
(Name
of Issuer)
WORLD POINT TERMINALS, INC.
WORLD POINT TERMINALS, LP
WPT GP, LLC
(Names of Person(s) Filing Statement)
COMMON UNITS REPRESENTING LIMITED PARTNER
INTERESTS
(Title of Class of Securities)
98159G107
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Jonathan Q. Affleck
8235 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 400
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(314) 889-9660
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(Name, address and telephone number of person authorized to receive notices and communications on behalf of filing persons)
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Dennis J. Block
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
(212) 801-2222
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Copies to:
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Thomas A. Litz
Thompson Coburn LLP
One US Bank Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 552-6072
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Thomas A. Mullen
Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
1313 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19899-0951
(302) 984-6000
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Sean T. Wheeler
Latham & Watkins LLP
811 Main Street, Suite 3700
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 546-5400
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This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate
box):
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a. The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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b. The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.
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c. A tender offer.
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d. None of the above.
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Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information
statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies:
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Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting
the results of the transaction:
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CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
Transaction Valuation*
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Amount of Filing Fee**
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$159,070,697
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$18,437
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*
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The transaction valuation is estimated solely for purposes
of calculating the filing fee. The calculation assumes the purchase of all issued and outstanding common units (the “
Units
”)
of World Point Terminals, LP (the “
Partnership
”) not beneficially owned by World Point Terminals, Inc. (the
“
Offeror
”) or its affiliates, at a price per Unit equal to $
17.30
, net to the holder in cash, without
interest thereon. As of May 31, 2017, 34,861,014 Units were outstanding, of which 25,666,176 Units were held by the Offeror and
its affiliates. Accordingly, this calculation assumes the purchase by the Offeror of 9,194,838 Units.
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**
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The amount of the filing fee is calculated in accordance with Rule 0-11 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and Fee Rate Advisory # 1 for Fiscal Year 2017 issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, by multiplying the transaction
valuation by $0.0001159.
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Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting
fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of
its filing.
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Amount previously paid:
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$18,437
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Form or registration No.:
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Schedule TO
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Filing Party:
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World Point Terminals, Inc
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Date Filed:
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June 2, 2017
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INTRODUCTION
This Amendment No. 1 (this “
Amendment
No. 1
”) amends and supplements the Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3 (as amended and supplemented from time to
time, including as amended by this Amendment No. 1, the “
Schedule 13E-3
”) initially filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “
SEC
”) on June 2, 2017 jointly by (1) World Point Terminals, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(the “
Offeror
”), (2) World Point Terminals, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “
Partnership
”),
and (3) WPT GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and general partner of the Partnership (the “
General Partner
”).
The Schedule 13E-3 relates to the Transaction
Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2017, by and among the Offeror, the General Partner and the Partnership (together with any amendments
and supplements thereto, the “
Transaction Agreement
”). Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, the Offeror has
offered to purchase all issued and outstanding common units (“
Units
”) of the Partnership that are not already
beneficially owned by the Offeror or its affiliates, at a price per Unit equal to $17.30 (the “
Offer Price
”),
net to the holder in cash, without interest thereon and less any applicable tax withholding, and on the other terms and subject
to the other conditions specified in the Offer to Purchase, dated June 2, 2017 (the “
Offer to Purchase
”), and
in the related Letter of Transmittal (which, together with any amendments or supplements thereto, collectively constitute the “
Offer
”).
The Offer to Purchase and the Letter of Transmittal originally filed as Exhibits (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii), respectively, to the
Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed by the Offeror with the SEC on June 2, 2017. Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement,
after the completion of the Offer, and subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted, waiver of certain conditions, the
Offeror will purchase any and all outstanding Units not tendered pursuant to the Offer (other than any such Units held by the Offeror
or its affiliates) pursuant to Section 15.1(a) of the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of World Point
Terminals, LP, as amended, at a price per Unit equal to the Offer Price. In connection with the Offer, the Partnership has filed
with the SEC a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9, dated June 2, 2017 (together with any amendments or supplements
thereto, the “
Schedule 14D-9
”).
The purpose of this Amendment No. 1 is to
add the following documents as exhibits to the Schedule 13E-3 and to incorporate the information contained therein by reference
into the Schedule 13E-3:
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(1)
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Amendment No. 1 to the Offer to Purchase, filed by the Offeror with the SEC on June 21, 2017 (“
Amendment No. 1 to
the Offer to Purchase
”);
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(2)
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Materials prepared by Baird for the Offeror Special Committee, dated May 11, 2017.
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In addition, the purpose of this Amendment
No. 1 is to incorporate by reference into the Schedule 13E-3 the information contained in Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 14D-9
filed by the Partnership with the SEC on June 21, 2017 (“
Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 14D-9
”).
Except as otherwise set forth herein, the
information contained in the Schedule 13E-3 remains unchanged and is incorporated herein by reference. Capitalized terms used but
not defined in this Amendment No. 1 shall have the meanings given to them in the Schedule 13E-3.
Item 4. Terms of the Transaction
Items 4(a), (c)-(f) of the Schedule 13E-3
are hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
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(a), (c), (d), (f)
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Material Terms; Different Terms; Appraisal Rights;
Eligibility for Listing or Trading
: To the extent such Items incorporate by reference the information set forth in the Schedule
14D-9 under “
Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation
,” the information set forth in Amendment No. 1 to the
Schedule 14D-9 is incorporated herein by reference.
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(e)
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Provisions for Unaffiliated Security Holders
: None of the Partnership, the General Partner or the Offeror has made any
provision in connection with the transaction to grant unaffiliated security holders access to the corporate files of the Partnership,
the General Partner or the Offeror or to obtain counsel or appraisal services at the expense of any of the foregoing persons.
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Item 7. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects
Items 7(a)-(d) of the Schedule 13E-3 are
hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
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(a)-(d)
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Purposes; Alternatives; Reasons; Effects
: To the extent such Items incorporate by reference the information set forth
in the Offer to Purchase under “
Special Factors—Section 4—The Offeror’s Position Regarding Fairness
of the Transaction
,” “
Special Factors—Section 5—Effects of the Offer and the Buyout
,”
the information set forth in Amendment No. 1 to the Offer to Purchase is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 8. Fairness of the Transaction
Items 8(a)-(f) of the Schedule 13E-3 are
hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
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(a)-(f)
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Fairness; Factors Considered in Determining Fairness; Approval of Security Holders; Unaffiliated Representative; Approval
of Directors; Other Offers
: To the extent such Items incorporate by reference the information set forth in the Offer to Purchase
under “
Special Factors—Section 4—The Offeror’s Position Regarding Fairness of the Transaction
,”
“
Special Factors—Section 6—Analysis Provided by the Financial Advisor to the Offeror Special Committee
”
and the information set forth in the Schedule 14D-9 under “
Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation
” and “
Item
5. Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used
,” the information set forth in Amendment No. 1 to the Offer
to Purchase and Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 14D-9 is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Certain Negotiations
Items 9(a)-(c) of the Schedule 13E-3 are
hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
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(a)-(c)
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Report, Opinion or Appraisal; Preparer and Summary of Report, Opinion or Appraisal; Availability of Documents
: To the
extent such Items incorporate by reference the information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under “
Special Factors—Section
4—The Offeror’s Position Regarding Fairness of the Transaction
,” “
Special Factors—Section
6—Analysis Provided by the Financial Advisor to the Offeror Special Committee
” and the information set forth in
the Schedule 14D-9 under “
Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation
” and “
Item 5. Persons/Assets,
Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used
,” the information set forth in Amendment No. 1 to the Offer to Purchase and Amendment
No. 1 to the Schedule 14D-9 is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 16. Exhibits.
Item 16 is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following exhibits:
Exhibit No.
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Description
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(a)(1)(i)(a)
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Amendment No. 1 to the Offer to Purchase, dated June 21, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (a)(1)(i)(a) to Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule TO of World Point Terminals, Inc., filed with the SEC on June 21, 2017).
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(c)(7)
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Materials prepared by Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated for the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of World Point Terminals, Inc., dated May 11, 2017.
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SIGNATURES
After due inquiry and to the best of my
knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: June 21, 2017
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WORLD POINT TERMINALS, LP
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By:
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WPT GP, LLC,
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its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Kenneth E. Fenton
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Name:
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Kenneth E. Fenton
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Title:
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President and Chief Operating Officer
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Dated: June 21, 2017
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WPT GP, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Kenneth E. Fenton
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Name:
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Kenneth E. Fenton
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Title:
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President and Chief Operating Officer
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Dated: June 21, 2017
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WORLD POINT TERMINALS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Jonathan Q. Affleck
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Name:
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Jonathan Q. Affleck
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Title:
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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