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Silverleaf Resorts Announces Completion of Acquisition by Affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
Posted May 17, 2011
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Richard "Rick" Budd appointed Chairman of the Board and Thomas Morris appointed Chief Executive Officer
DALLAS-(BUSINESS WIRE) - May 16, 2011 - Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVLF), a leader in the development, marketing and operation of timeshare resorts, announced today the completion of its merger with Resort Merger Sub Inc., an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Silverleaf shareholders will receive $2.50 in cash for each share of Silverleaf common stock they own, representing a premium of approximately 75% based on the closing trading price of $1.43 of Silverleaf common stock on February 3, 2011, the date on which the merger agreement was executed. As a result of the closing of the merger, Silverleaf is now a private company, wholly-owned by affiliates of Cerberus, and its common stock will cease to trade on NASDAQ at market close today. The merger was approved by Silverleaf's shareholders on May 11, 2011.
With the completion of the acquisition, Richard "Rick" Budd, a director of the Company since 2002 and Chairman of its Audit Committee, has been appointed to serve as the Company's Chairman of the Board. Thomas Morris, who has served as the Company's Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Strategic Development, since 2005 has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Robert Mead, the Company's former Chairman and CEO, has retired from the Company. The Company will continue to operate under the name Silverleaf Resorts, Inc.
"I am excited to lead Silverleaf as the Company begins a new chapter as a leader in the vacation ownership industry," said Thomas Morris, CEO of Silverleaf. "We would like to thank Bob for his service and many contributions to Silverleaf Resorts. I look forward to working with the dedicated Silverleaf management team and employees in providing our members with exemplary vacation experiences at affordable prices. Silverleaf has an excellent foundation, and as a Cerberus portfolio company will have new opportunities for investment in our current properties and growth to support our customers' needs now and in the future."
The Board of Directors of the Company was advised by Gleacher & Company Securities, Inc. in connection with the merger.
About Silverleaf Resorts
Based in Dallas, Texas, Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. owns and operates timeshare resorts with a wide array of country club-like amenities, such as golf, clubhouses, an indoor water park, swimming, tennis, boating, and many organized activities for children and adults. For additional information, please visit www.silverleafresorts.com.
About Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
Established in 1992, Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., together with its affiliates, is one of the world's leading private investment firms with approximately $23 billion under management. Through its team of investment and operations professionals, Cerberus specializes in providing both financial resources and operational expertise to help transform undervalued companies into industry leaders for long-term success and value creation. Cerberus holds controlling or significant minority interests in companies around the world. Cerberus is headquartered in New York City with affiliate and/or advisory offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.cerberuscapital.com.
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