Stratasys Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Preliminary Proposal from Nano Dimension

December 24, 2023 at 07:00 AM EST

Reaffirms Board’s Review of Strategic Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value

Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (“Stratasys” or the “Company”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today confirmed that it has received a preliminary proposal from Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano”) to purchase all the outstanding shares of Stratasys it does not currently own for $16.50 per share in cash.

As previously announced on September 28, 2023, the Stratasys Board of Directors, in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, initiated a process to explore strategic alternatives for the Company. The Stratasys Board will carefully review and consider Nano’s unsolicited preliminary proposal as part of this process.

There can be no assurance that the Company’s strategic review process will result in any transaction or other strategic outcome. Stratasys does not intend to disclose further developments on this strategic review process unless and until it determines that such disclosure is appropriate or necessary.

Stratasys shareholders do not need to take any action at this time with respect to Nano’s preliminary proposal.

J.P. Morgan is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Stratasys, and Meitar Law Offices and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz are serving as legal counsel.

About Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

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