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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2005
Registration No. 333-129139
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 4
to
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
OZARK HOLDING INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 7372 | 54-2185193 | ||
| (State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
Ozark Holding Inc.
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood City, California 94065
Telephone: (650) 506-7000
(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)
Daniel Cooperman
Secretary
Ozark Holding Inc.
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood City, California 94065
Telephone: (650) 506-7000
(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)
copies to:
| William M. Kelly, Esq. William Aaronson, Esq. Davis Polk & Wardwell 1600 El Camino Real Menlo Park, California 94025 Telephone: (650) 752-2000 |
George T. Shaheen Chief Executive Officer Siebel Systems, Inc. 2207 Bridgepointe Parkway San Mateo, California 94404 Telephone: (650) 477-5000 |
Eric C. Jensen, Esq. Cooley Godward LLP Five Palo Alto Square 3000 El Camino Real Palo Alto, California 94306 Telephone: (650) 843-5000 |
Approximate Date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: as soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement and all conditions of the proposed transaction have been satisfied or waived as described in the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of September 12, 2005, as amended.
If the securities being registered on this form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box. ¨
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨
The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
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SIEBEL SYSTEMS MERGER PROPOSED – YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
Dear Stockholder,
After careful consideration, the board of directors of Siebel Systems, Inc. (“Siebel Systems”) has unanimously approved an agreement and plan of merger with Oracle Corporation (“Oracle”). As part of the transaction and unless holders of less than six percent of the outstanding common stock of Siebel Systems make the stock election described below, Siebel Systems and Oracle will become subsidiaries of a new Oracle holding corporation named Ozark Holding Inc. The new Oracle holding corporation will trade under Oracle’s current ticker symbol, “ORCL,” on the Nasdaq Stock Market and current Oracle stockholders will receive shares of common stock in the new Oracle holding corporation to replace their current Oracle shares. Any shares issued to Siebel Systems stockholders in the transaction will be shares of the new Oracle holding corporation.
You may elect to receive for each of your shares of Siebel Systems, either $10.66 in cash or a number of shares of common stock of the new Oracle holding corporation determined by dividing $10.66 by the greater of $10.72 or the average closing Oracle stock price over the ten trading days immediately preceding the date on which the merger involving Siebel Systems becomes effective. If you do not elect to receive stock, you will be deemed to have elected to receive your consideration entirely in cash. If the holders of more than 30% of Siebel Systems common stock elect to receive stock, the stock portion of the merger consideration will be allocated pro rata among the holders electing to receive stock of the new Oracle holding corporation. A maximum of 182,826,501 shares of common stock of the new Oracle holding corporation could be issued in the merger in exchange for shares of Siebel Systems common stock. However, the number of shares of common stock of the new Oracle holding corporation to be received by Siebel Systems stockholders that elect to receive stock will not be known at the time Siebel Systems stockholders are asked to vote for the adoption of the merger agreement. Investing in the common stock of the new Oracle holding corporation involves a high degree of risk. See “ Risk Factors” beginning on page 22. If the holders of less than six percent of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding prior to the completion of the transaction elect to receive stock, the transaction will be restructured and the merger consideration will consist only of $10.66 in cash per each Siebel Systems share.
After careful consideration, the Siebel Systems board of directors has unanimously determined that the merger agreement and the merger transactions are advisable and in the best interests of Siebel Systems stockholders and recommends that you vote “For” the adoption of the merger agreement. The transaction is conditioned upon the adoption of the merger agreement by the Siebel Systems stockholders, receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and other conditions described in the attached proxy statement/prospectus.
Siebel Systems stockholders representing approximately seven percent of the outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock as of the date of the merger agreement have entered into an agreement with Oracle pursuant to which they have agreed to vote all of their shares in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement.
It is important that your shares are represented at the special meeting, whether or not you plan to attend the meeting. Abstentions and failures to vote will have the same effect as votes “Against” the proposal to adopt the merger agreement. Accordingly, please submit a proxy by telephone or the Internet or complete, date, sign and return promptly your proxy card in the enclosed postage pre-paid envelope. You may attend the special meeting and vote your shares in person if you wish, even though you have previously returned your proxy.
Sincerely,
/s/ GEORGE T. SHAHEEN
George T. Shaheen
Chief Executive Officer, Siebel Systems, Inc.
| Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved the common stock of the new Oracle holding corporation to be issued under this proxy statement/prospectus or determined if this proxy statement/prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. |
Proxy statement/prospectus dated December 29, 2005, and first mailed to stockholders on December 30, 2005.
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REFERENCES TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This proxy statement/prospectus incorporates important business and financial information from other documents that are not included in or delivered with this proxy statement/prospectus. This information is available to you without charge upon your written or oral request. You can obtain those documents incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus or other information about the companies that is filed with the SEC under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, by requesting them in writing or by telephone from the appropriate company at the following addresses and telephone numbers:
| if you are a Oracle stockholder: |
if you are a Siebel Systems stockholder: | |||||||||||
| By Mail: |
Oracle Corporation 500 Oracle Parkway Redwood City, California 94065 |
By Mail: | Siebel Systems, Inc. 2207 Bridgepointe Parkway San Mateo, California 94404 Attn: Investor Relations | |||||||||
| By Telephone: |
(650) 506-7000 | By Telephone: | (650) 477-5000 | |||||||||
If you would like to request documents, please do so by January 23, 2006 in order to receive them before the special meeting.
For additional information on documents incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus, please see “Where You Can Find More Information”.
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2207 Bridgepointe Parkway San Mateo, California 94404
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 31, 2006
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Special Meeting of Stockholders of Siebel Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Siebel Systems”). The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 11 A.M. Pacific Time, at the Marriott Hotel, 1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, California 94402, for the following purposes:
1. To consider and vote upon the adoption of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 12, 2005, as amended, by and among Oracle Corporation, Siebel Systems, Ozark Holding Inc., Ozark Merger Sub Inc. and Sierra Merger Sub Inc., all Delaware corporations.
2. To consider and vote upon an adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the special meeting to vote in favor of Proposal No. 1.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the special meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof.
The board of directors of Siebel Systems has fixed December 15, 2005 as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. Only holders of record of shares of Siebel Systems common stock at the close of business on the record date are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting. At the close of business on the record date, Siebel Systems had outstanding and entitled to vote 533,683,557 shares of common stock.
Your vote is important. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the shares of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding on the record date for the special meeting is required for approval of Proposal No. 1 regarding the adoption of the merger agreement. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes represented and entitled to vote at the special meeting is required to approve Proposal No. 2 regarding an adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the special meeting to vote in favor of Proposal No. 1.
Please do not send any certificates representing your Siebel Systems common stock at this time.
| BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | ||
| /S/ JEFFREY T. AMANN | ||
| Jeffrey T. Amann Secretary | ||
San Mateo, California
December 29, 2005
| You are cordially invited to attend the special meeting in person. Whether or not you expect to attend the special meeting in person, please submit a proxy by telephone or over the Internet as instructed in these materials, or complete, date, sign and return the enclosed proxy card, as promptly as possible in order to ensure we receive your proxy with respect to your shares. A return envelope (which is postage pre-paid if mailed in the United States) is enclosed for your convenience. If you sign, date and mail your proxy card without indicating how you wish to have your shares voted, the shares represented by the proxy will be voted in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement and an adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the special meeting to vote in favor of Proposal No. 1. If you fail to submit your proxy by telephone or over the Internet or return your proxy card, or if your shares are held in “street name” and you do not instruct your broker how to vote your shares, the effect will be as though you cast a vote “Against” the adoption of the merger agreement. If you attend the special meeting and wish to vote in person, you may withdraw your proxy and vote in person prior to the close of voting at the special meeting. Please note, however, that if your shares are held of record by a broker, bank or other nominee and you wish to vote at the special meeting, you must obtain a proxy issued in your name from that recordholder. |
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE TRANSACTION
Why am I receiving these materials?
We sent you this proxy statement/prospectus and the enclosed proxy card because the board of directors of Siebel Systems, Inc. (“Siebel Systems”) is soliciting your proxy to vote at a special meeting of stockholders. You may submit a proxy by telephone or over the Internet as further described in these materials or you may complete, date, sign and return the enclosed proxy card. We strongly encourage stockholders to submit a proxy by telephone or over the Internet. You are also invited to attend the special meeting in person, although you do not need to attend the special meeting to have your shares voted at the special meeting. We intend to mail this proxy statement/prospectus and accompanying proxy card on or about December 30, 2005 to all stockholders of record entitled to vote at the special meeting.
When is the special meeting?
The special meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 11:00 a.m., Pacific Time at the Marriott Hotel, 1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, California 94402.
Why is my vote important?
If you do not submit your proxy by telephone or over the Internet, return your proxy card or vote in person at the special meeting, it will be more difficult for Siebel Systems to obtain the necessary quorum to hold the special meeting. In addition, the adoption of the merger agreement requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Siebel Systems common stock. As a result, your failure to vote will have the same effect as a vote “Against” the adoption of the merger agreement.
What am I voting on?
There are two matters scheduled for a vote:
| • | Adoption of the merger agreement, as described in “The Proposed Transaction”. |
| • | Approval of a proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to adopt the merger agreement. |
In addition, you are entitled to vote on any other matters that are properly brought before the special meeting.
What are the recommendations of the Siebel Systems Board of Directors?
The Siebel Systems Board of Directors:
| • | Recommends a vote “For” the adoption of the merger agreement. |
| • | Recommends a vote “For” the approval of a proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes to adopt the merger agreement. |
Will you be webcasting the special meeting?
Yes. To access the webcast of the special meeting, go to the Investor Relations page on our website, www.siebel.com/investor, and follow the directions provided. Please note that information on, or that can be accessed through, our website, other than the proxy statement/prospectus and form of proxy, is not part of the proxy soliciting materials, is not deemed “filed” with the SEC, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Will I be able to listen to a replay of the special meeting?
Yes, we will retain and post an audio-only replay of the webcast on the Investor Relations page on its website at www.siebel.com/investor for one week following the special meeting.
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What do I need to do now?
After you carefully read this document, submit your proxy by telephone or over the Internet or mail your signed proxy card in the enclosed return envelope, as soon as possible, but in any event no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 27, 2006, so that your shares may be represented at the special meeting. In order to assure that your shares are voted, please submit your proxy as instructed on your proxy card even if you currently plan to attend the special meeting in person.
You have the right to elect to receive shares of stock in a new Oracle holding corporation, which is referred to in this proxy statement/prospectus as “New Oracle”. To make an election to receive shares of New Oracle common stock, you must follow the directions set forth in the election form included with this proxy statement/prospectus. The deadline to make a stock election is January 27, 2006. If any conditions to complete the mergers have not been satisfied at the time of the election deadline and we are not reasonably certain that the mergers will be consummated within twenty business days following the election deadline, we will delay the election deadline by issuing a press release and filing that press release on Form 8-K with the SEC. In addition, Siebel Systems stockholders may call toll-free (888) 666-2580 at any time to confirm the date of the election deadline.
Who can vote at the special meeting?
Only Siebel Systems stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2005 will be entitled to vote at the special meeting. On the record date, there were 533,683,557 shares of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding and entitled to vote.
How many votes do I have?
Each holder of Siebel Systems common stock will be entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted upon at the special meeting. The holders of record of Siebel Systems common stock will vote on all matters to be voted upon at the special meeting.
What is the quorum requirement?
A quorum of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of Siebel Systems represented by proxy or in person at the special meeting is necessary to hold a valid special meeting. On the record date, there were an aggregate of 533,683,557 shares of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding. Thus, 266,841,779 shares of Siebel Systems common stock must be represented by proxy or present in person at the special meeting to have a quorum. The inspector of elections will determine whether or not a quorum is present.
Your shares will be counted towards the quorum only if you are present in person at the special meeting or submit a valid proxy in accordance with the procedures set forth in “How do I vote?” below. Abstentions and broker non-votes will also be counted towards the quorum requirement. If there is no quorum, a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the special meeting may vote to adjourn the special meeting to another date.
How many votes are needed to approve the transaction?
| • | Proposal No. 1 (adoption of the merger agreement) requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock. |
| • | Proposal No. 2 (approval of the proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies) requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock represented at the special meeting and entitled to vote thereon. |
Unless otherwise indicated, the discussions relating to the procedures for voting stock are applicable to holders of Siebel Systems common stock, present in person (or by remote communication) or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the special meeting.
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How many shares are beneficially owned by Siebel Systems directors and executive officers as of the record date?
Siebel Systems directors and executive officers beneficially owned 61,124,268 shares of Siebel Systems common stock on the record date, including options exercisable within 60 days of the record date. These shares represent in total approximately 11.0% of the total voting power of Siebel Systems’ voting securities.
What effect do abstentions and broker non-votes have on the outcome of the proposals?
Abstentions are treated as shares present and entitled to vote and since an affirmative “For” vote is required to approve each of the proposals, an abstention has the same effect as a vote “Against” each of the proposals.
A “broker non-vote” occurs when a broker or bank cannot vote for a proposal because the broker or bank did not receive instructions from the beneficial owner on how to vote and does not have discretionary authority to vote on the beneficial owner’s behalf in the absence of instructions. Broker non-votes are counted as present for the purpose of determining the existence of a quorum, and also have the same effect as a vote “Against” the proposal to adopt the merger agreement. Broker non-votes will have no effect on the proposal to adjourn the meeting to permit further solicitation of proxies.
Who is paying for this proxy solicitation?
Oracle and Siebel Systems will pay for the entire cost of soliciting proxies. In addition to the Siebel Systems proxy materials, Siebel Systems’ directors, officers, other employees and any other solicitors that Siebel Systems may retain may also solicit proxies personally, by telephone or by other means of communication. Directors and employees will not be paid any additional compensation for soliciting proxies. We will provide copies of our solicitation materials to banks, brokerage houses, fiduciaries and custodians that hold beneficially owned shares of our common stock for distribution to such beneficial owners. Siebel Systems has retained Georgeson Shareholder Communications, Inc. to aid in Siebel Systems’ proxy solicitation process. Siebel Systems estimates that its proxy solicitor fees will be approximately $15,000. We may also reimburse brokerage firms, banks and other agents for the cost of forwarding proxy materials to beneficial owners.
How do I vote?
You may vote “For,” “Against” or abstain from voting for either proposal. Votes will be counted by the inspector of elections appointed for the special meeting. The procedures for voting are as follows:
Submitting a Proxy Prior to the Special Meeting.
Whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting, we urge you to submit a proxy prior to the special meeting to ensure that your shares are voted. The deadline for submitting a proxy prior to the special meeting is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 27, 2006. We strongly encourage you to submit a proxy by telephone or over the Internet prior to the special meeting, as further described below. Submitting a proxy by telephone or over the Internet will assist in ensuring that your vote is timely recorded and in reducing the costs related to the return of paper proxies.
| • | If you have elected to receive your special meeting materials over the Internet, please submit a proxy over the Internet by following the instructions indicated in the email communication that you receive. |
| • | If you have not yet elected to receive your special meeting materials over the Internet, you may submit a proxy by telephone or over the Internet by following the instructions included on your proxy card. We strongly encourage you to submit a proxy by telephone or over the Internet. Alternatively, you may submit a proxy by promptly returning your completed, signed and dated proxy card in the envelope provided (which is postage pre-paid if mailed in the United States). |
| • | Please submit a proxy to vote in only one of the above ways. If you submit a proxy to vote in more than one way, the proxy received later in time will revoke your earlier proxy and be the only proxy by which your shares are voted. |
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Voting During the Special Meeting
| • | If you hold shares directly in your name, you may vote during the special meeting in person prior to the close of voting. |
| • | If your shares are held in “street name” through a bank, broker or other nominee, in order to vote during the special meeting you must request and obtain a new, valid proxy card from such nominee prior to the meeting (please contact them for further information). Once you have obtained and properly completed this new proxy card, you may vote in person prior to the close of voting. |
What if I return a proxy card but do not make specific choices?
If we receive a signed and dated proxy card and the proxy card does not specify how your shares are to be voted, your shares will be voted “For” the adoption of the merger agreement and “For” the approval of the proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes to adopt the merger agreement. If any other matter is properly presented at the special meeting, your proxy (i.e., one of the individuals named on your proxy card) will vote your shares using his best judgment.
Can I revoke my proxy after I have mailed my proxy card or submitted my proxy by telephone or Internet?
Yes. You can revoke your proxy at any time before the close of voting at the special meeting. You may revoke your proxy in any of the following ways:
| • | Prior to the special meeting, you may: |
| • | submit another properly completed proxy card with a later date by following the return instructions on the proxy card; |
| • | submit another proxy by telephone or over the Internet after you have already provided an earlier proxy (please refer to “How do I vote?” above for instructions on how to do so); or |
| • | send a written notice that you are revoking your proxy to our Corporate Secretary at our principal offices at 2207 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, California 94404. |
| • | During the special meeting, you may vote in person prior to the close of voting. Simply attending the special meeting will not, by itself, revoke your proxy. |
If you have instructed a broker, bank or other nominee to vote your shares, you must follow directions from such nominee to change those instructions.
What does it mean if I receive more than one proxy card or more than one email instructing me to vote?
If you receive more than one proxy card or more than one email instructing you to vote, your shares are registered in more than one name or are registered in different accounts. Please complete, date, sign and return each proxy card, and respond to each email, to ensure that all of your shares are voted.
What does it mean if multiple members of my household are stockholders but we only received one set of proxy materials?
If you hold shares in “street name,” in accordance with a notice sent to certain brokers, banks or other nominees, we are sending only one proxy statement/prospectus to an address unless we received contrary instructions from any stockholder at that address. This practice, known as “householding,” is designed to reduce our printing and postage costs. If you hold shares in your name rather than in street name and you would like to receive only one proxy statement/prospectus for your household, please contact Mellon Investor Services LLC, our transfer agent, at (800) 522-6645, or by email at shrrelations@mellon.com.
However, if any stockholder residing in your household wishes to receive a separate proxy statement/prospectus for future special meetings, they may call our Investor Relations department at (650) 477-5000 or
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write to Investor Relations at investor.relations@siebel.com or 2207 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, California 94404. Please see the “The Special Meeting—Siebel Systems Householding Information” section at the end of this proxy statement/prospectus.
Am I entitled to exercise any appraisal rights in connection with the transaction?
Under Delaware law, Siebel Systems stockholders are entitled to exercise appraisal rights in connection with the transaction provided they follow all of the legal requirements. You should review the section of this document entitled “Appraisal Rights” for further information.
When do you expect the transaction to be completed?
Oracle and Siebel Systems are working to complete the transaction in early 2006. However, it is possible that the transaction will not be completed during that timeframe.
How can I find out the results of the vote?
Preliminary and final voting results will be publicly announced as promptly as practicable. Preliminary voting results may be announced at the special meeting.
Should I send in my stock certificates now?
No. After the transaction is completed, New Oracle will send Siebel Systems stockholders written instructions for exchanging their stock certificates. Please follow the instructions when you receive them.
WHO CAN HELP ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
If you have questions about the special meeting or would like additional copies of this document, you should contact:
Siebel Systems, Inc.
2207 Bridgepointe Parkway
San Mateo, California 94404
Attention: Investor Relations
Phone Number: (650) 477-5000
E-mail: investor.relations@siebel.com
If you have questions about your shares or the proxy card, you should contact:
Mellon Investor Services LLC
480 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, New Jersey 07310-1900
Phone Number: (800) 356-2017
If you have questions about the Siebel Systems merger, the Election Deadline or the current Conversion Ratio (each as defined herein), you should contact:
Georgeson Shareholder Communications, Inc
17 State Street - 10th Floor
New York, New York 10004
Phone Number: (888) 666-2580
If you have questions about the Election Form, you should contact:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Shareowner Services
Corporate Actions Department
P.O. Box 64854
St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0854
Phone Number: (800) 380-1372
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This summary contains selected information from this proxy statement/prospectus and may not contain all of the information that is important to you. To understand the transaction fully and to obtain a more complete description of the legal terms of the merger agreement, you should carefully read this entire document, including the Annexes, and the documents to which we refer you. Please see “Where You Can Find More Information.”
Oracle Corporation
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood City, California 94065
Telephone: (650) 506-7000
Oracle is the world’s largest enterprise software company. Oracle develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and services database and middleware software as well as applications software designed to help its customers manage and grow their business operations. Oracle’s goal is to offer customers scalable, reliable, secure and integrated database, middleware and applications software that provides transactional efficiencies, adapts to an organization’s unique needs, and allows better ways to access and manage information at a low total cost of ownership.
Siebel Systems, Inc.
2207 Bridgepointe Parkway
San Mateo, California 94404
Telephone: (650) 477-5000
Siebel Systems is a leading provider of customer facing solutions that deliver demonstrable business results and long-term competitive advantage. Siebel Systems’ multichannel offerings allow organizations to intelligently manage and coordinate all customer interactions across the Internet, contact center, field sales/service force, branch/retail network and indirect and partner distribution channels. Siebel Systems’ solutions draw upon Siebel Systems’ industry-leading capabilities in customer relationship management, business intelligence and customer data integration and can be deployed as licensed software or as a hosted service. Siebel Systems’ solutions are tailored to the particular needs of 23 industries and incorporate industry-specific business processes, best practices and business insight. They are the product of more than $2 billion in R&D investments and reflect over 11 years of experience with more than 4,000 organizations. Together with its extensive global network of alliance partners, Siebel Systems provides the people, process and technology expertise critical in driving business value from the deployment of customer-facing solutions.
Ozark Holding Inc.
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood City, California 94065
Telephone: (650) 506-7000
Ozark Holding Inc., or “New Oracle”, is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Oracle formed solely to effect the transaction and has not conducted any business. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Siebel Systems and Oracle will survive as wholly owned subsidiaries of New Oracle and New Oracle will be renamed “Oracle Corporation.”
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Ozark Merger Sub Inc.
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood City, California 94065
Telephone: (650) 506-7000
Ozark Merger Sub Inc. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of New Oracle formed solely to effect the Oracle merger and has not conducted and will not conduct any business during any period of its existence. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Ozark Merger Sub will merge with and into Oracle with Oracle continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of New Oracle.
Sierra Merger Sub Inc.
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood City, California 94065
Telephone: (650) 506-7000
Sierra Merger Sub Inc. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of New Oracle formed solely to effect the Siebel Systems merger and has not conducted and will not conduct any business during any period of its existence. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Sierra Merger Sub will merge with and into Siebel Systems with Siebel Systems continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of New Oracle.
The Proposed Transaction (see page 29)
To complete the acquisition, Oracle has formed New Oracle and New Oracle has formed Sierra Merger Sub Inc. and Ozark Merger Sub Inc. Upon satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to the transactions specified in the merger agreement, Sierra Merger Sub Inc. will merge with and into Siebel Systems, which we refer to in this proxy statement/prospectus as the “Siebel Systems merger,” and Ozark Merger Sub Inc. will merge with and into Oracle, which we refer to in this proxy statement/prospectus as the “Oracle merger.” Each of Siebel Systems and Oracle will survive its respective merger and become a wholly owned subsidiary of New Oracle, the new public company resulting from the transaction. New Oracle will be renamed “Oracle Corporation” upon completion of the transaction and trade under Oracle’s current ticker symbol, “ORCL.” Current Oracle stockholders will receive shares in New Oracle to replace their current Oracle shares, and any shares issuable to Siebel Systems stockholders in the transaction will be of New Oracle. The officers and directors of New Oracle immediately after the closing of the transaction will be the same as the officers and directors of Oracle immediately prior to the closing of the transaction. As a result of the structure of the transaction, the vote of the Oracle stockholders will not be required under applicable law to adopt the merger agreement.
As part of the business negotiations regarding the material terms of the transaction, Oracle and Siebel Systems agreed that New Oracle would only have to issue shares of New Oracle common stock with respect to up to 30% of Siebel Systems’ common stock. Because it was agreed that the amount of cash in the transaction would equal or exceed approximately 70% of the total consideration, the transaction could not be structured on a tax-free basis as a more conventional reorganization (such as a “reverse triangular merger” or a “forward triangular merger”). Using a new holding company to implement the acquisition allows Siebel Systems stockholders who receive New Oracle common stock in the transaction only to recognize gain for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of any cash received, despite the amount of cash consideration paid to all Siebel Systems stockholders. Please see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences” below for a discussion of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the transaction.
What Siebel Systems Stockholders Will Receive (see page 80)
Upon completion of the Siebel Systems merger, each Siebel Systems stockholder will be entitled to receive $10.66 per share in cash or a number of shares of New Oracle common stock for each share of Siebel Systems common stock held by such stockholder as follows. If such Siebel Systems stockholder has made a stock election
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with respect to all of such stockholder’s Siebel Systems shares, subject to the exceptions described in the next three paragraphs, such stockholder will be entitled to receive for each share of Siebel Systems common stock a number of shares of New Oracle common stock equal to $10.66 divided by (i) the average closing price of Oracle Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market over the ten trading days immediately preceding (but not including) the date on which the Siebel Systems merger becomes effective (the “Average Oracle Stock Price”) or (ii) $10.72, whichever is greater (the “Conversion Ratio”). The Conversion Ratio represents the actual number of shares of New Oracle common stock to be exchanged for one share of Siebel Systems common stock.
Oracle and Siebel Systems have agreed that New Oracle will only have to issue shares of New Oracle common stock with respect to up to 30% of Siebel Systems’ common stock. If holders of more than 30% of Siebel Systems’ common stock elect to receive shares of New Oracle common stock for their shares of Siebel Systems common stock, each of such Siebel Systems stockholders electing stock will receive a prorated portion of the Siebel Systems merger consideration to which it is entitled in New Oracle common stock and the remaining portion will be paid in cash at a price of $10.66 per share. There is no cap on the portion of the Siebel Systems merger consideration that can be paid in cash.
Oracle and Siebel Systems have further agreed that if holders of less than six percent of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding immediately prior to the Siebel Systems merger elect to receive shares of New Oracle common stock for their shares of Siebel Systems common stock, the transaction described above will be restructured as a “reverse triangular merger,” in which a wholly owned subsidiary of Oracle would merge with and into Siebel Systems, with Siebel Systems surviving the merger and each Siebel Systems stockholder receiving cash consideration of $10.66 per share of Siebel Systems’ common stock.
No fractional shares of New Oracle common stock will be issued in the Siebel Systems merger. If any Siebel Systems stockholder is otherwise entitled to a fractional share, such holder will receive, in lieu thereof, an amount in cash, without interest, determined by multiplying such fractional share by the closing price of Oracle common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the closing date of the transaction.
For example, if the Siebel Systems merger became effective on December 9, 2005, the Conversion Ratio would be 0.8455 ($10.66 divided by the Average Oracle Stock Price as of December 9, 2005 of $12.608). If holders of more than six percent and less than 30% of Siebel Systems common stock elect to receive shares of New Oracle common stock, then a Siebel Systems stockholder who has made a stock election with respect to 100 shares of Siebel Systems common stock would be entitled to receive 84 shares of New Oracle common stock and $6.84 in cash. The number of shares is determined by multiplying the Conversion Ratio by 100 shares. The $6.84 in cash is determined by multiplying the remaining fractional share (0.55) by the closing price of Oracle common stock on December 8, 2005 ($12.44).
As described above, if holders of more than 30% of Siebel Systems common stock elected to receive New Oracle common stock, the number of shares of New Oracle common stock received will be prorated. For example, if elections are made with respect to 50% of Siebel Systems’ common stock, then a stockholder who has made a stock election with respect to 100 shares would be eligible to convert 60 shares of Siebel Systems common stock into New Oracle common stock. That number is determined by multiplying such stockholder’s 100 shares by the maximum percentage eligible for conversion into New Oracle common stock (30%) and dividing that result by the percentage of common stock with respect to which elections are made (50%). Accordingly, the stockholder would receive 50 shares of New Oracle common stock, which is determined by multiplying the number of eligible shares for stock consideration (60) by the assumed Conversion Ratio (.8455). The stockholder would also receive $435.49 in cash, which is determined by multiplying the number of shares that were not eligible for stock consideration (40) by $10.66, and adding that to the product of the number of fractional shares (0.73) and the closing price of Oracle common stock on December 8, 2005 (12.44).
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By way of another example, if elections are made with respect to 100% of Siebel Systems’ common stock, then a stockholder who has made an election with respect to 100 shares would be eligible to convert 30 shares of Siebel Systems common stock into New Oracle common stock. That number is determined by multiplying such stockholder’s 100 shares by the maximum percentage eligible for conversion into New Oracle common stock (30%) and dividing that result by the percentage of common stock with respect to which elections are made (100%). Accordingly, the stockholder would receive 25 shares of New Oracle common stock, which is determined by multiplying the number of eligible shares for stock consideration (30) by the assumed Conversion Ratio (.8455). The stockholder would also receive $750.75 in cash, which is determined by multiplying the number of shares that were not eligible for stock consideration (70) by $10.66, and adding that to the product of the number of fractional shares (0.365) and the closing price of Oracle common stock on December 8, 2005 (12.44).
Finally, if elections are made with respect to 6% or less of Siebel Systems’ common stock, then a stockholder who owns 100 shares, irrespective of whether that stockholder has made a stock election, would have 100 shares of Siebel Systems common stock converted into cash at $10.66 per share.
Siebel Systems stockholders may call toll-free (888) 666-2580 at any time prior to the election deadline to receive the latest Conversion Ratio information.
Election To Receive Shares of New Oracle Common Stock (see page 83)
An election form, pursuant to which Siebel Systems stockholders of record may elect to receive the merger consideration in shares of New Oracle common stock, is included with this proxy statement/prospectus. The election record date is December 15, 2005, the same date as the record date for the special meeting. If you are a holder of record of Siebel Systems common stock on such date, you should carefully review and follow the instructions included in the election form.
The merger agreement provides that Oracle must fix a deadline for Siebel Systems stockholders that want to elect to receive shares of New Oracle common stock for their shares of Siebel Systems common stock upon completion of the Siebel Systems merger. Such election deadline must occur between two and 20 business days prior to completion of the Siebel Systems merger. To make a stock election, you must properly complete, sign and send the election form to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the exchange agent, at the address listed in the election form. Subject to the next sentence, the exchange agent must receive your properly completed election form, by January 27, 2006, the election deadline. If any conditions to complete the mergers have not been satisfied at the time of the election deadline and we are not reasonably certain that the mergers will be consummated within twenty business days following the election deadline, we will delay the election deadline by issuing a press release and filing that press release on Form 8-K with the SEC. In addition, Siebel Systems stockholders may call toll-free (888) 666-2580 at any time to confirm the date of the election deadline.
Siebel Systems stockholders who hold their shares in “street name” through a bank, broker or other nominee and want to make a stock election should request instructions from the bank, broker or other nominee holding their shares on how to make such an election. “Street name” holders may have to submit their stock election to their bank, broker or other nominee prior to the election deadline and should therefore carefully read any materials they receive from their bank, broker or other nominee.
A Siebel Systems stockholder may make a stock election only with respect to all of such stockholder’s shares of Siebel Systems common stock. A Siebel Systems stockholder that does not make a stock election or attempts to make a stock election with respect to less than all of such stockholder’s shares of Siebel Systems common stock will receive cash consideration.
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What Oracle Stockholders Will Receive
Upon completion of the Oracle merger, each Oracle stockholder will be entitled to receive for each of its shares of Oracle common stock one share of New Oracle common stock. Oracle stockholders may not elect to receive cash for their shares.
Recommendation to Siebel Systems’ Stockholders (see page 33)
Siebel Systems’ board of directors believes the transaction is advisable and in the best interests of Siebel Systems’ stockholders and recommends that you vote FOR the proposal to adopt the merger agreement. Siebel Systems’ board of directors also recommends that you vote FOR the proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies on the proposal to adopt the merger agreement. When you consider the Siebel Systems’ board of directors’ recommendation, you should be aware that Siebel Systems’ directors may have interests in the transaction that may be different from, or in addition to, your interests. These interests are described in “Interests of Certain Persons in the Siebel Systems Merger.”
Siebel Systems Board of Directors’ Reasons for the Merger (see page 33)
In the course of reaching its decision to approve the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, the Siebel Systems board of directors considered a number of factors in its deliberations. Those factors are described in “The Proposed Transaction—Siebel Systems Board of Directors’ Reasons for the Merger.”
Opinion of Siebel Systems’ Financial Advisor (see page 36)
Goldman, Sachs & Co. (“Goldman Sachs”) has rendered its opinion to the Siebel Systems board of directors that, as of September 12, 2005 and based upon and subject to the factors, assumptions, procedures, limitations and qualifications set forth therein, the consideration to be received by the holders of Siebel Systems common stock, taken in the aggregate, pursuant to the merger agreement was fair from a financial point of view to such holders.
The full text of the opinion of Goldman Sachs, which sets forth assumptions made, procedures followed, factors considered and limitations and qualifications on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached as Annex B to this document. The opinion should be read in its entirety. Goldman Sachs provided its opinion for the information and assistance of the Siebel Systems board of directors in connection with its consideration of the Siebel Systems merger. The Goldman Sachs opinion is neither a recommendation as to how any holder of shares of Siebel Systems common stock should vote with respect to the Siebel Systems merger, nor a recommendation as to whether any Siebel Systems stockholder should elect to receive shares of New Oracle common stock in the Siebel Systems merger.
Oracle Board of Directors’ Reasons for the Merger (see page 45)
In the course of reaching its decision to approve the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, the Oracle board of directors considered a number of factors in its deliberations. Those factors are described in “The Proposed Transaction—Oracle Board of Directors’ Reasons for the Merger.”
Siebel Systems Stockholder Vote Required (see page 92)
Adoption of the merger agreement requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock. Approval of the proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented at the special meeting and entitled to vote.
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Treatment of Siebel Systems Stock Options, Restricted Stock and Other Equity-Based Awards (see page 84)
At the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, Siebel Systems stock options, restricted stock and other equity-based awards will be assumed by Oracle and become awards with respect to New Oracle common stock, as set forth in the merger agreement. These assumed awards will have substantially the same terms and conditions as before completion of the Siebel Systems merger, except that the number of shares and exercise price, if any, of each award will be adjusted to reflect the merger consideration.
Ownership of New Oracle After the Siebel Systems Merger
Since the number of shares of New Oracle common stock to be issued in the Siebel Systems merger to Siebel Systems stockholders depends on the percentage of Siebel Systems common stock with respect to which stock elections are made and the Average Oracle Stock Price, and there are certain circumstances described in this proxy statement/prospectus in which the Siebel Systems merger will be restructured as an all-cash transaction, we cannot determine prior to completion of the Siebel Systems merger the number of shares of New Oracle common stock that will be issued to Siebel Systems stockholders pursuant to the Siebel Systems merger. However, assuming (1) that stock elections are made in respect of 30% of Siebel Systems’ outstanding shares; (2) the largest possible Conversion Ratio (i.e., .9944 of a New Oracle share for each Siebel Systems share); and (3) that the number of New Oracle shares and Siebel Systems shares outstanding immediately prior to completion of the Siebel Systems merger equals the number of Oracle shares and Siebel Systems shares outstanding on the record date (5,154,815,536 and 533,683,557 shares, respectively), a total of 159,208,479 shares of New Oracle common stock would be issued in the Siebel Systems merger to Siebel Systems stockholders and Siebel Systems stockholders would hold a total of approximately 3% of the outstanding shares of New Oracle common stock immediately after the closing of the Siebel Systems merger.
Conditions to the Completion of the Mergers (see page 87)
The completion of the Siebel Systems merger depends upon the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions described below in this proxy statement/prospectus, including, among other things:
| • | adoption of the merger agreement by the Siebel Systems stockholders; |
| • | absence of any legal prohibition on completion of the transaction; |
| • | expiration or termination of the relevant waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended; |
| • | expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period or merger review period under the antitrust laws of the European Commission, Brazil, Canada, South Africa and South Korea; |
| • | receipt of opinions of counsel to Oracle (with respect to Oracle common stock) and Siebel Systems (with respect to Siebel Systems common stock) to the effect that the exchanges of Oracle common stock or Siebel Systems common stock for New Oracle common stock will qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes; |
| • | material accuracy, as of the closing, of the representations and warranties made by the parties and material compliance by the parties with their respective obligations under the merger agreement; and |
| • | the fact that neither party has suffered any change since the date of the merger agreement that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, subject to certain exceptions, on that party. |
The company entitled to assert the condition to the transaction may waive certain of such conditions. In the event that either Oracle or Siebel Systems waives its tax opinion condition and there are any material adverse
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changes in the U.S. federal income tax consequences to the Siebel Systems stockholders, we will inform you of this decision and ask you to vote on the transaction taking this into consideration.
Termination of the Merger Agreement (see page 89)
The merger agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the effective time in any of the ways described below in this proxy statement/prospectus, including:
| • | by mutual written consent; |
| • | by either company: |
| • | if the transaction has not been completed on or before March 31, 2006; provided that if on such date all conditions other than those relating to antitrust or other governmental approvals have been satisfied or waived, this date may be extended by either party to September 30, 2006, and provided further that neither Oracle nor Siebel Systems can terminate the merger agreement pursuant to this provision if its breach of any of its obligations under the merger agreement has resulted in the failure of the transaction to occur on or before that date; |
| • | if there is a permanent legal prohibition on completing the transaction; |
| • | if Siebel Systems stockholders do not approve the adoption of the merger agreement at the special meeting or any adjournment thereof; or |
| • | if (1) there occurs a breach of any representation or warranty or failure to perform any covenant or agreement on the part of the other party that would cause the related closing condition not to be satisfied, (2) the party seeking to terminate gives written notice to the other party of such other party’s breach or failure and such breach or failure is not cured in all material respects within 15 days of delivery of such notice and (3) the other party is incapable of correcting the inaccuracy or remedying the failure by March 31, 2006; |
| • | by Oracle: |
| • | if, prior to the Siebel Systems special meeting, the Siebel Systems board of directors withdraws its recommendation to the Siebel Systems stockholders to adopt the merger agreement or modifies its recommendation in a manner adverse to Oracle; provided that Oracle will only have the right to terminate the merger agreement pursuant to this provision for a period of 20 business days after the change in recommendation by the Siebel Systems board of directors; or |
| • | by Siebel Systems: |
| • | if prior to the special meeting the Siebel Systems board of directors authorizes Siebel Systems to accept, or enter into a written agreement concerning, a transaction with a third party that the Siebel Systems board of directors has determined in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement is a superior proposal (as described in this proxy statement/prospectus) to the transaction contemplated by the merger agreement, except that Siebel Systems cannot terminate the merger agreement for this reason unless (1) Siebel Systems notifies Oracle at least three business days prior to such termination of its intention to terminate the merger agreement, (2) prior to such termination Oracle does not make a binding, unconditional offer that the Siebel Systems board of directors determines is at least as favorable to the Siebel Systems stockholders as the superior proposal Siebel Systems received from the third party and (3) Siebel Systems pays Oracle the termination fee described below; or |
| • | if at any time after the date of the merger agreement any governmental authority initiates any suit, litigation, arbitration or court or administrative proceeding, obtains any judgment or obtains any |
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| injunction with respect to the transaction, and Oracle fails to use its reasonable best efforts to defend against such suit, litigation, arbitration or court or administrative proceeding, appeal such judgment or contest any such injunction. |
Termination Fees and Expenses (see page 90)
Siebel Systems has agreed to pay Oracle a termination fee in the amount of $140 million in cash in the following circumstances:
| • | the merger agreement is (1) terminated by Oracle or Siebel Systems because the Siebel Systems stockholders fail to adopt the merger agreement, (2) prior to the special meeting, a third party publicly announces and does not withdraw an alternative acquisition proposal for Siebel Systems and (3) within 12 months of the termination of the merger agreement Siebel Systems completes an alternative acquisition proposal or enters into an agreement providing for an alternative acquisition proposal which transaction is ultimately completed; |
| • | the merger agreement is terminated by Oracle because the Siebel Systems board of directors withdraws its recommendation to the Siebel Systems stockholders to adopt the merger agreement or modifies its recommendation in a manner adverse to Oracle; or |
| • | the merger agreement is terminated because Siebel Systems accepts or enters into a written agreement for a transaction constituting a superior proposal made by a third party. |
Regulatory Matters (see page 56)
Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”), the transaction cannot be completed until the companies have made required notifications, given certain information and materials to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and the specified waiting period requirements have expired or been terminated. Oracle and Siebel Systems both filed the required Notification and Report forms with the Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission on September 22, 2005. On November 15, 2005, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice informed the parties that its investigation of the proposed transaction was closed. The applicable waiting period under the HSR Act expired on November 18, 2005.
Oracle and Siebel Systems each conduct substantial business in member states of the European Union and the Siebel Systems merger therefore also requires the review of the European Commission. On November 18, 2005, the parties duly notified the transaction pursuant to the EU Merger Regulation (Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings). On December 22, 2005, the Commission of the European Communities provided to Oracle its decision approving the transaction pursuant to the EU Merger Regulation.
Oracle and Siebel Systems also have made regulatory filings in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea. On December 7, 2005, the antitrust authority of Brazil, CADE, approved the transaction without any conditions or restrictions. Oracle and Siebel Systems expect to make additional regulatory filings in Canada and South Korea, as required.
Oracle and Siebel Systems are not permitted to complete the Siebel Systems merger unless the regulatory conditions to completion of the Siebel Systems merger described above are satisfied, or in certain cases, waived.
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
Subject to the limitations and qualifications described in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences” below, it is the opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel to Oracle, and Cooley Godward LLP (“Cooley
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Godward”), counsel to Siebel Systems, that unless the mergers are restructured as an all-cash transaction under the circumstances described in this proxy statement/prospectus, the mergers will constitute exchanges to which Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) applies. As a result, (1) holders of Siebel Systems common stock who do not make a stock election will generally be taxed on any gain or loss recognized in connection with the receipt of cash in exchange for their Siebel Systems common stock, (2) holders of Siebel Systems common stock who make a stock election generally will not recognize any loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes on the exchange of their Siebel Systems common stock for New Oracle common stock in the Siebel Systems merger, and generally will recognize gain on the exchange only to the extent of any cash received and (3) no gain or loss will be recognized by New Oracle, Oracle, Siebel Systems, Ozark Merger Sub or Sierra Merger Sub as a result of the mergers. Unless the mergers are restructured as an all-cash transaction, it is a condition to the merger agreement that (1) Oracle receive an opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell to the effect that the Oracle merger will not be a taxable transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes and (2) Siebel Systems receive an opinion from Cooley Godward to the effect that the mergers will constitute exchanges to which Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code applies.
The U.S. federal income tax consequences described above may not apply to all holders of Siebel Systems common stock, including certain holders specifically referred to on page 53. Your tax consequences will depend on your own situation. You should consult your tax advisor to fully understand the tax consequences of the mergers to you.
Listing of New Oracle Common Stock
New Oracle common stock to be issued in the Siebel Systems merger will be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “ORCL.”
Appraisal Rights (see page 57)
Under Delaware law, Siebel Systems stockholders will be entitled to appraisal rights with respect to the Siebel Systems merger. To preserve their appraisal rights, Siebel Systems stockholders who wish to exercise these rights must: (1) deliver a written demand for appraisal to Siebel Systems at or before the time the vote is taken at the special meeting, (2) not vote their shares for the adoption of the merger agreement, (3) continuously hold their shares from the date they make the demand for appraisal through the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger and (4) comply with the other procedures set forth in Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Under Delaware law, Oracle stockholders will not have appraisal rights in connection with the Oracle merger.
The text of Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law governing appraisal rights is attached to this document as Annex C. Failure to comply with the procedures described in Annex C will result in the loss of appraisal rights. We urge you to carefully read the text of Section 262 governing appraisal rights and to consult your legal advisor.
Comparison of Oracle/Siebel Systems Stockholder Rights (see page 95)
The rights of Siebel Systems stockholders are currently governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law and Siebel Systems’ certificate of incorporation and bylaws. The rights of Oracle stockholders are currently governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law and Oracle’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws. Upon completion of the transaction, Siebel Systems stockholders that receive New Oracle common stock in the Siebel Systems merger and Oracle stockholders will all be stockholders of New Oracle, and their rights will be governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law and New Oracle’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws, which after completion of the transaction will be the same in all material respects as the Oracle certificate of incorporation and bylaws that are currently in effect.
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Interests of Certain Persons in the Siebel Systems Merger (see page 46)
When Siebel Systems stockholders consider the Siebel Systems board of directors’ recommendation that they vote in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement, Siebel Systems stockholders should be aware that Siebel Systems executive officers and directors may have interests in the Siebel Systems merger that may be different from, or in addition to, their interests. In particular, the merger agreement provides the present and former directors and officers of Siebel Systems with indemnification rights and continued coverage under existing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies for a period of six years after the merger. In addition, if the employment of an executive officer, other than Mr. Shaheen, is terminated without cause or if the executive officer voluntarily resigns for good reason within 12 months following the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger, then such officer would be entitled to receive cash payments based on the officer’s annual base salary and target bonus, immediate acceleration of unvested stock awards held by the officer and the removal of any applicable holding periods, and continued health, welfare and other benefits. Mr. Shaheen will be entitled to receive such benefits upon the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger. Furthermore, Thomas M. Siebel, the Siebel Systems Chairman of the Board of Directors, has also agreed to provide consulting services to Oracle during the period beginning on the closing of the Siebel Systems merger and ending on April 30, 2008. In addition, on April 12, 2004, Pamela Plotkin filed a derivative action purportedly on behalf of Siebel Systems in San Mateo County Superior Court against the company and certain current and former members of the board of directors. Once the merger is complete, Ms. Plotkin would most likely lose standing to continue to pursue the derivative claims asserted in that action. As a result, the claims against the defendants would likely be dismissed.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL AND PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA
How the Financial Statements Were Prepared
The following information is provided to aid you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the transaction. The information of Oracle was derived from the audited financial statements of Oracle for the years ended May 31, 2001 through 2005 and the unaudited financial statements of Oracle for the three months ended August 31, 2004 and 2005. The information of Siebel Systems was derived from the audited financial statements of Siebel Systems for the years ended December 31, 2000 through 2004 and the unaudited financial statements of Siebel Systems for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2005. The information is only a summary and you should read it together with Oracle’s and Siebel Systems’ historical financial statements and related notes contained in the annual and quarterly reports and other information that Oracle and Siebel Systems have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which in the case of Oracle may be found in its SEC filings attached as Annexes hereto and in the case of Siebel Systems are incorporated by reference. Please see “Where You Can Find More Information.”
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented to give you a better picture of what Oracle’s and Siebel Systems’ businesses might have looked like had they been combined on the dates indicated. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations give effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on June 1, 2004. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet gives effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on August 31, 2005. Oracle and Siebel Systems did not make adjustments to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements to conform the accounting policies of the combining companies. You should not rely on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information as being indicative of the historical results that Oracle and Siebel Systems would have had or the future results that Oracle shall experience after the transaction. Please see “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.”
In preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, Oracle and Siebel Systems have assumed that holders of 30% of Siebel Systems common stock will elect to receive New Oracle common stock and have assumed that the Conversion Ratio will be 0.79, which was calculated as $10.66 divided by $13.49 (the closing price of Oracle common stock on September 12, 2005, the date the signing of the merger agreement was announced). Depending on the actual number of Siebel Systems shares outstanding as of the acquisition date, the percentage of Siebel Systems stockholders that do not elect to receive New Oracle common stock and the actual Conversion Ratio, the cash paid, short-term borrowings required and New Oracle common stock issued may differ significantly from the information in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
Oracle and Siebel Systems will also incur transaction fees and other costs related to the Siebel Systems merger, anticipated to be approximately $75 million. Acquisition related transaction costs of $75 million includes Oracle’s estimates for investment banking fees of $41 million, legal and accounting fees of $29 million and other external costs directly related to the mergers of $5 million. Please see Note 2 of Notes to Oracle Corporation Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.
Oracle may incur charges for severance and other integration-related expenses, including the elimination of duplicate facilities and excess capacity, operational realignment and related workforce reductions of both pre-merger Oracle and Siebel Systems operations, however, Oracle has not yet completed its initial assessment of the number of employees, facilities and other restructuring costs that may be incurred. Therefore, no restructuring charges are reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
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Selected Historical Financial Data of Oracle
The following selected historical financial data for, and as of the end of, each of the five years in the period ended May 31, 2005 have been derived from Oracle’s audited consolidated financial statements. The data as of August 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the three months then ended are derived from Oracle’s unaudited consolidated financial statements that include, in management’s opinion, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the results of operations and financial position of Oracle for the periods and dates presented.
You should read this data together with the audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements of Oracle, including the notes thereto, which may be found in Oracle’s SEC filings attached as Annexes hereto. Operating results for the three-month period ended August 31, 2005 do not necessarily indicate the results that can be expected for the year ending May 31, 2006.
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$ | 2,768 | $ | 2,215 | $ | 11,799 | $ | 10,156 | $ | 9,475 | $ | 9,673 | $ | 10,961 | ||||||||
| Operating income |
712 | 715 | 4,022 | 3,864 | 3,440 | 3,571 | 3,777 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income |
519 | 509 | 2,886 | 2,681 | 2,307 | 2,224 | 2,561 | |||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share |
0.10 | 0.10 | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.46 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share |
0.10 | 0.10 | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.44 | |||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding |
5,148 | 5,154 | 5,136 | 5,215 | 5,302 | 5,518 | 5,597 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
5,244 | 5,241 | 5,231 | 5,326 | 5,418 | 5,689 | 5,865 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet Data (end of period): |
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| Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities |
$ | 4,632 | $ | 9,445 | $ | 4,771 | $ | 8,587 | $ | 6,519 | $ | 5,841 | $ | 5,887 | ||||||||
| Working capital |
642 | 7,030 | 385 | (1) | 7,064 | 5,069 | 4,768 | 5,046 | ||||||||||||||
| Total assets |
19,596 | 12,688 | 20,687 | (2) | 12,763 | 10,967 | 10,800 | 11,030 | ||||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt |
1,522 | 9 | 2,693 | (3) | 9 | 153 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion |
157 | 163 | 159 | 163 | 175 | 298 | 301 | |||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity |
11,331 | 8,016 | 10,837 | 7,995 | 6,320 | 6,117 | 6,277 | |||||||||||||||
| (1) | Total working capital decreased as of May 31, 2005 primarily due to cash paid to acquire PeopleSoft, Inc. (“PeopleSoft”) and an increase in short-term borrowings. |
| (2) | Total assets increased as of May 31, 2005 due to goodwill of $6,962 and intangible assets of $3,334 arising from business combinations. |
| (3) | Short-term borrowings increased due to amounts borrowed under Oracle’s commercial paper program and a loan facility borrowed by Oracle Technology Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oracle. |
Selected Historical Financial Data of Siebel Systems
The following selected historical financial data for, and as of the end of, each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2004 have been derived from Siebel Systems’ audited consolidated financial statements.
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The data as of June 30, 2005 and 2004 and for the six months then ended are derived from Siebel Systems’ unaudited consolidated financial statements that include, in management’s opinion, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the results of operations and financial position of Siebel Systems for the periods and dates presented.
You should read this data together with the audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements of Siebel Systems, including their notes, incorporated herein by reference. For documents incorporated by reference please see the heading “Where You Can Find More Information.” Operating results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2005 do not necessarily indicate the results that can be expected for the year ending December 31, 2005.
| (in millions, except per share amounts) |
Six Months June 30, |
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 |
2004 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Results of Operations: |
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| Total revenues |
$ | 613 | $ | 630 | $ | 1,340 | $ | 1,354 | $ | 1,635 | $ | 2,085 | $ | 1,820 | ||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) |
(93 | ) | 39 | 129 | (37 | ) | (99 | ) | 353 | 320 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) |
(54 | ) | 39 | 111 | (5 | ) | (39 | ) | 252 | 221 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings (loss) per share |
(0.10 | ) | 0.08 | 0.22 | (0.01 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 0.55 | 0.29 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
(0.10 | ) | 0.07 | 0.20 | (0.01 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 0.48 | 0.23 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding |
516 | 503 | 505 | 492 | 476 | 457 | 423 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
516 | 544 | 541 | 492 | 476 | 523 | 522 | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet Data (end of period): |
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| Cash and short-term investments |
$ | 2,242 | $ | 2,121 | $ | 2,246 | $ | 2,023 | $ | 2,162 | $ | 1,657 | $ | 1,153 | ||||||||||
| Working capital |
1,826 | 1,689 | 1,867 | 1,659 | 1,856 | 1,530 | 1,202 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets |
3,043 | 2,923 | 3,087 | 2,851 | 3,037 | 2,748 | 2,163 | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity |
2,229 | 2,110 | 2,247 | 2,041 | 1,950 | 1,832 | 1,278 | |||||||||||||||||
Selected Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Data
The following selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data was prepared using the purchase method of accounting and was based on the historical financial statements of Oracle, PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems. Oracle and Siebel Systems have different fiscal year ends. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations data for the year ended May 31, 2005 combines Oracle’s historical consolidated statement of operations data for the year then ended with Siebel Systems’ historical consolidated statement of operations data for the twelve months ended March 31, 2005. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations data for the three months ended August 31, 2005 combines Oracle’s historical consolidated statement of operations data for the three months then ended with Siebel Systems’ historical consolidated statement of operations data for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations data gives effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on June 1, 2004. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet data combines Oracle’s historical consolidated balance sheet data as of August 31, 2005 with Siebel Systems’ historical consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2005, giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on August 31, 2005.
The selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data is based on estimates and assumptions that are preliminary. The data is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to represent or be indicative of the consolidated results of operations or financial condition of Oracle that would have been reported had the proposed merger been completed as of the dates presented, and should not be taken as representative of future consolidated results of operations or financial condition of Oracle. Please also read the section in this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for more information on the statements made in this section.
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This selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data should be read in conjunction with the selected historical financial data, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and accompanying notes contained elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, Siebel Systems’ historical financial statements and accompanying notes incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus and Oracle’s historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, which may be found in its SEC filings attached as Annexes to this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Please see the section entitled “Where You Can Find More Information.”
| Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations Data: | |||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) |
For the Three Aug 31, 2005 |
For the Year May 31, 2005 |
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| Total revenues |
$ | 3,081 | $ | 14,914 | |||
| Operating income |
573 | 3,565 | |||||
| Net income |
385 | 2,452 | |||||
| Basic earnings per share |
0.07 | 0.47 | |||||
| Diluted earnings per share |
0.07 | 0.45 | |||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding |
5,272 | 5,260 | |||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
5,387 | 5,390 | |||||
| Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet Data: | |||||||
| (in millions) |
As of Aug 31, 2005 |
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| Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities |
$ | 7,983 | |||||
| Working capital |
(1,338 | ) | |||||
| Total assets |
28,048 | ||||||
| Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt |
6,522 | ||||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion |
157 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity |
13,349 | ||||||
The unaudited pro forma per share data for Oracle has been based upon the historical average number of outstanding shares of Oracle common stock adjusted to include the number of shares of Oracle common stock that would be issued in the Siebel Systems merger under the assumed Conversion Ratio of 0.79 and the assumption that holders of 30% or greater of the outstanding Siebel Systems common stock have elected to receive the merger consideration in New Oracle common stock. The assumed Conversion Ration of .79 was calculated as $10.66 divided by $13.49 (the closing price of Oracle common stock on September 12, 2005, the date the signing of the merger agreement was announced). If Siebel Systems stockholders holding more than 30% of Siebel Systems common stock elect to receive New Oracle common stock, the equity consideration will be prorated. The unaudited pro forma equivalent per share data for Siebel Systems has been based on the unaudited pro forma amounts per share for Oracle, multiplied by the assumed Conversion Ratio of 0.79.
You should read the information set forth below with the historical consolidated financial data of Oracle and Siebel Systems contained in the annual reports and other information that have been filed with the SEC. For documents incorporated by reference or attached as Annexes hereto, please see “Where You Can Find More Information.” You should also read this information with the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information set forth on page 66 to page 79. You should not rely on the pro forma combined financial information as indicating either the historical results that Oracle and Siebel would have had or the future results that Oracle will experience after the merger.
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The following table sets forth selected historical and unaudited pro forma per share data for Oracle and historical and equivalent unaudited pro forma per share data for Siebel Systems. The unaudited pro forma financial data assumes that the Siebel Systems merger was completed on June 1, 2004.
| Historical |
Pro Forma | ||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) |
For the Year Ended May 31, 2005 Oracle |
For the Twelve Siebel Systems |
For the Year Ended May 31, 2005 Oracle, PeopleSoft Combined |
For the Year Ended May 31, 2005 Siebel Systems | |||||||||
| Earnings per share |
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| Basic |
$ | 0.56 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.37 | |||||
| Diluted |
$ | 0.55 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.36 | |||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding |
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| Basic |
5,136 | 508 | 5,260 | ||||||||||
| Diluted |
5,231 | 532 | 5,390 | ||||||||||
| Historical |
Pro Forma | ||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) |
As of and for the Aug 31, 2005 Oracle |
As of and for the Jun 30, 2005 Siebel Systems |
As of and for the Three Months Ended Aug 31, 2005 Oracle and Siebel |
As of and for the Three Months Ended Aug 31, 2005 Siebel Systems | |||||||||
| Earnings per share |
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| Basic |
$ | 0.10 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | ||||
| Diluted |
$ | 0.10 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding |
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| Basic |
5,148 | 519 | 5,272 | ||||||||||
| Diluted |
5,244 | 519 | 5,387 | ||||||||||
| Book value per share |
$ | 2.20 | $ | 4.28 | $ | 2.53 | $ | 2.00 | |||||
| Shares used to compute book value per share |
5,149 | 521 | 5,273 | ||||||||||
The maximum conversion ratio is 0.9944, which is 26% higher than the conversion ratio of 0.79 used in the table above and in unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The table below discloses the effect on pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share from the respective amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements if the maximum conversion ratio was required and if a correspondingly divergent minimum ratio was required.
| Effect on Oracle Pro Forma Earnings Per Share |
Effect on Siebel Systems Pro Forma Earnings Per Share |
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| Basic |
Diluted |
Basic |
Diluted |
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| For the Year Ended May 31, 2005: |
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| 26% increase in conversion ratio |
$ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.09 | ||||||
| 26% decrease in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | |||||
| For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2005: |
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| 26% increase in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
| 26% decrease in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||||
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Additionally, Oracle pro forma book value per share would decrease by $0.01 if the conversion ratio increased 26% and would increase by $0.02 if the conversion ratio decreased by 26% at August 31, 2005. Siebel Systems equivalent pro forma book value per share would increase by $0.50 if the conversion ratio increased 26% and would decrease by $0.51 if the conversion ratio decreased by 26% at August 31, 2005.
Comparative Market Price Information
The following table sets forth the closing sales prices per share of Oracle common stock and Siebel Systems common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on September 9, 2005, the last trading day prior to the public announcement of the proposed transaction, and on December 22, 2005, the most recent date for which prices were practically available prior to printing this document. The table also sets forth the value of the Oracle common stock that a Siebel Systems stockholder would have received for one Siebel Systems common share, assuming that the transaction had taken place on those dates. These numbers have been calculated by multiplying 0.79, the assumed Conversion Ratio of Oracle common stock for each Siebel Systems common share, by the closing sales price per Oracle common share on those dates. The actual value of the Oracle common stock a stockholder will receive on the date of the transaction may be higher or lower than the prices set forth below.
| Closing Sales Price of Oracle Common Stock |
Closing Sales Price of Siebel Systems Common Stock |
Value of Oracle Common Stock Received | |||||||
| September 9, 2005 |
$ | 13.28 | $ | 9.13 | $ | 10.49 | |||
| December 22, 2005 |
12.32 | 10.57 | 9.73 | ||||||
Please see “Comparative Per Share Market Price and Dividend Information” for additional market price information.
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In addition to the other information included in, incorporated by reference in, and found in the Annexes attached to, this proxy statement/prospectus, including the matters addressed in the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” you should carefully consider the following risks before deciding how to cast your vote. Other than risks that could apply to any issuer or any offering, all material risks relating to the transaction are discussed below. In addition, you should read and consider the risks associated with the businesses of Oracle and Siebel Systems. Risks relating to Oracle can be found in Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Factors That May Affect Our Future Results or the Market Price of Our Stock in Oracle’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended August 31, 2005, which has been filed with the SEC and is attached as Annex E to this proxy statement/prospectus. Risks relating to Siebel Systems can be found in Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Risk Factors in Siebel Systems’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, which has been incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus. You should also read and consider the other information in this proxy statement/prospectus and the other documents incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus. Please see “Where You Can Find More Information.” Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to Oracle or Siebel Systems or that are not currently believed to be important also may adversely affect the transaction and New Oracle following the Siebel Systems merger.
If you elect to receive shares of New Oracle common stock, you cannot be certain of the form of merger consideration that you will receive.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, in certain circumstances, a Siebel Systems stockholder may receive all or a portion of the merger consideration in cash even if such stockholder made an election to receive shares of New Oracle common stock. If holders of more than 30% of the shares of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding immediately prior to completion of the Siebel Systems merger make stock elections, each electing Siebel Systems stockholder will receive only a prorated portion of the merger consideration to which it is entitled in New Oracle common stock. The remaining portion will be paid in cash at a price of $10.66 per share. In addition, if holders of less than six percent of the shares of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding immediately prior to the completion of the mergers make stock elections, the mergers will be changed into an all-cash transaction in which all Siebel Systems stockholders will receive $10.66 per share in cash notwithstanding any previously made stock elections. Accordingly, if you make a stock election, you may receive all or a portion of the merger consideration in cash, which could result in tax consequences that differ from those that would have resulted had you received stock, including the recognition of taxable gain to the extent cash is received.
Siebel Systems stockholders who elect to receive New Oracle common stock cannot be sure of the number or value of the shares of New Oracle common stock they will receive upon completion of the Siebel Systems merger, and the value of such shares could be less than the value of the cash they would have received if they had not made a stock election.
Siebel Systems stockholders who make stock elections will not know at the time of such election the number or value of the shares of New Oracle common stock they will receive upon completion of the Siebel Systems merger. That value could be less than the value of the cash they would have received if they had not made a stock election. Under the terms of the merger agreement, (1) Oracle must select a deadline for making stock elections that occurs between two and 20 business days prior to the completion of the Siebel Systems merger, and (2) the averaging period for determining the number of shares of New Oracle common stock that will be issued in exchange for Siebel Systems shares will be the 10 trading days prior to completion of the Siebel Systems merger. Accordingly, the deadline for making stock elections may occur prior to the commencement of, and will occur prior to the completion of, the averaging period for determining the number of shares of New Oracle common stock. Siebel Systems stockholders therefore will not know the Conversion Ratio for such stockholder’s shares of Siebel Systems common stock at the time they must make their stock election. In addition, since the Average Oracle Stock Price will be used to calculate the Conversion Ratio, the aggregate value of the shares of New Oracle common stock received by an electing stockholder may, on the actual date of receipt by such electing stockholder, have a greater or lesser value than the deal price of $10.66. Furthermore, since the Conversion Ratio will be fixed at .9944 if the
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Average Oracle Stock Price is less than $10.72, an electing stockholder may receive per share consideration of less than $10.66 for each of such stockholder’s shares of Siebel Systems common stock.
If we do not integrate our products, we may lose customers and fail to achieve our financial objectives.
Achieving the benefits of the mergers will depend in part on the integration of Oracle’s and Siebel Systems’ products in a timely and efficient manner. In order for us to provide enhanced and more valuable products to our customers after the mergers, we will need to integrate our product lines and development organizations. This may be difficult, unpredictable, and subject to delay because our products are highly complex, have been developed independently and were designed without regard to such integration. If we cannot successfully integrate our products and continue to provide customers with products and new product features in the future on a timely basis, we may lose customers and our business and results of operations may be harmed.
Integrating our companies may divert management’s attention away from our operations.
Successful integration of Oracle’s and Siebel Systems’ operations, products and personnel may place a significant burden on our management and our internal resources. The diversion of management attention and any difficulties encountered in the transition and integration process could harm our business, financial condition and operating results.
We expect to incur significant costs integrating the companies into a single business.
We expect to incur significant costs integrating Siebel Systems’ operations, products and personnel. These costs may include costs for:
| • | employee redeployment, relocation or severance; |
| • | integration of information systems; |
| • | combining research and development teams and processes; and |
| • | reorganization or closures of facilities. |
In addition, we expect to incur significant costs in connection with the consummation of the mergers. We do not know whether we will be successful in these integration efforts or in consummating the mergers.
The combined company may not realize the anticipated benefits from the Siebel Systems merger.
The Siebel Systems merger involves the integration of two companies that have previously operated independently. Oracle expects the combined company to result in financial and operational benefits, including increased revenues, cost savings and other financial and operating benefits from the Siebel Systems merger. There can be no assurance regarding when or the extent to which the combined company will be able to realize increased revenues, cost savings or benefits. This integration may also be difficult, unpredictable, and subject to delay because of possible cultural conflicts and different opinions on technical decisions and product roadmaps. The companies must integrate or, in some cases, replace, numerous systems, including those involving management information, purchasing, accounting and finance, sales, billing, employee benefits, payroll and regulatory compliance, many of which are dissimilar. In some instances, Oracle and Siebel Systems serve the same customers, and some of these customers may decide that it is desirable to have additional or different suppliers. Difficulties associated with integrating Oracle and Siebel Systems could have a material adverse effect on the combined company and the market price of New Oracle common stock.
Officers and directors of Siebel Systems have certain interests in the Siebel Systems merger that are different from, or in addition to, interests of Siebel Systems stockholders. These interests may be perceived to have affected their decision to support or approve the Siebel Systems merger.
Siebel Systems officers and directors have certain interests in the Siebel Systems merger that are different from, or in addition to, interests of Siebel Systems stockholders. These interests include indemnification rights
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and continued coverage under existing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies, cash payments and accelerated vesting of stock awards to executive officers upon certain terminations and resignations following the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger (or in the case of Mr. Shaheen, upon the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger), and continued health, welfare and other benefits. Thomas M. Siebel, the Siebel Systems Chairman of the Board of Directors, has also agreed to provide consulting services to Oracle during the period beginning on the closing of the Siebel Systems merger and ending on April 30, 2008. In addition, on April 12, 2004, Pamela Plotkin filed a derivative action purportedly on behalf of Siebel Systems in San Mateo County Superior Court against the company and certain current and former members of the board of directors. Once the merger is complete, Ms. Plotkin would most likely lose standing to continue to pursue the derivative claims asserted in that action. As a result, the claims against the defendants would likely be dismissed. (On December 1, 2005, Ms. Plotkin filed a motion for leave to file an amended complaint in that action to assert direct class action claims relating to the proposed acquisition of Siebel Systems by Oracle. See discussion on pages 26 and 27.) As a result of these interests, these directors and officers have interests different from or in addition to the interests of stockholders. These interests may be perceived to have affected their decision to support or approve the Siebel Systems merger. Siebel Systems stockholders should be aware of these interests when considering the Siebel Systems board of directors’ recommendation to adopt the merger agreement. Please see “The Proposed Transaction—Interests of Certain Persons in the Siebel Systems Merger.”
The combined company will incur significant transaction and merger-related costs in connection with the Siebel Systems merger and will remain liable for significant transaction costs, including legal, accounting, financial advisory and other costs.
Oracle and Siebel Systems expect to incur a number of non-recurring costs associated with combining the operations of the two companies, which cannot be estimated accurately at this time. Oracle and Siebel Systems will also incur transaction fees and other costs related to the Siebel Systems merger, anticipated to be approximately $75 million. Acquisition related transaction costs of $75 million includes Oracle’s estimates for investment banking fees of $41 million, legal and accounting fees of $29 million and other external costs directly related to the mergers of $5 million. This amount is a preliminary estimate and subject to change. Additional unanticipated costs may be incurred in the integration of the businesses of Oracle and Siebel Systems. Although Oracle and Siebel Systems expect that the elimination of duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies related to the integration of the businesses, may offset incremental transaction and transaction-related costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term, or at all. Also, speculation regarding the likelihood of the closing of the mergers could increase the volatility of Siebel Systems’ and Oracle’s share prices.
If Oracle cannot obtain the necessary funding to complete the Siebel Systems merger in a timely manner, the merger could be delayed or jeopardized. Oracle’s incurrence of additional debt to pay the cash portion of the merger consideration will significantly increase Oracle’s interest expense, leverage and debt service requirements.
Oracle anticipates borrowing between US$3.5 billion to US$5.0 billion in order to pay for Siebel Systems common stock and acquisition related transaction costs. The actual amounts borrowed will depend upon the percentage of Siebel Systems common stock held by Siebel Systems’ stockholders electing to receive New Oracle common stock (if the holders of more than six percent of Siebel Systems common stock elect to receive New Oracle common stock, New Oracle will issue shares of its common stock with respect to up to 30% of Siebel Systems common stock), the amount of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding and the amount of available cash and investments as of the acquisition date. This assumption excludes additional borrowings Oracle may need to finance restructuring activities.
Oracle believes it could fund the Siebel Systems acquisition with its internally available cash and investments, cash generated from operations, amounts available under its commercial paper program, additional borrowings or from the issuance of additional securities. While Oracle expects to be able to borrow any
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necessary funds on terms and conditions typical for this type of transaction prior to completion of the Siebel Systems merger, Oracle currently does not have any commitments from third parties to provide such funds. If Oracle has difficulty obtaining or cannot obtain the necessary funding in a timely manner, the completion of the Siebel Systems merger could be delayed or jeopardized. Alternatively, Oracle could obtain the funding but at a higher cost than anticipated.
Incurrence of this new debt will significantly increase the combined company’s leverage. While management believes Oracle’s cash flows will be more than adequate to service this debt, there may be circumstances in which required payments of principal and/or interest on this new debt could adversely affect Oracle’s cash flows and operating results, and therefore the market price of New Oracle common stock.
Charges to earnings resulting from past acquisitions may adversely affect our operating results.
Under purchase accounting, Oracle allocates the total purchase price to an acquired company’s net tangible assets, amortizable intangible assets and in-process research and development based on their fair values as of the date of the acquisition and record the excess of the purchase price over those fair values as goodwill. Oracle management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable but which are inherently uncertain. Going forward, the following factors could result in material charges that would adversely affect our results:
| • | impairment of goodwill; |
| • | charges for the amortization of identifiable intangible assets and for stock-based compensation; |
| • | accrual of newly identified pre-merger contingent liabilities that are identified subsequent to the finalization of the purchase price allocation; and |
| • | charges to income to eliminate certain Oracle pre-merger activities that duplicate those of the acquired company or to reduce our cost structure. |
Oracle expects to incur additional costs associated with combining the operations of Siebel Systems as well as Oracle’s previously acquired companies, which may be substantial. Additional costs may include costs of employee redeployment, relocation and retention, including salary increases or bonuses, accelerated amortization of deferred equity compensation and severance payments, reorganization or closure of facilities, taxes and termination of contracts that provide redundant or conflicting services. Some of these costs may have to be accounted for as expenses that would decrease Oracle’s net income and earnings per share for the periods in which such costs are incurred.
The mergers could cause Siebel Systems and Oracle to lose key personnel, which could materially affect the respective company’s business and require the companies to incur substantial costs to recruit replacements for lost personnel.
As a result of the mergers, current and prospective Siebel Systems and Oracle employees could experience uncertainty about their future roles within Oracle. This uncertainty may adversely affect the ability of New Oracle or Oracle, as the case may be, to attract and retain key management, sales, marketing and technical personnel. Following the public announcement of the proposed Siebel Systems merger in September, Siebel Systems experienced employee attrition at levels that were higher than levels prior to the announcement of the Siebel Systems merger. Siebel Systems believes that such attrition may continue at such levels. Any failure to attract and retain key personnel could have a material adverse effect on the business of Oracle after completion of the mergers.
General customer uncertainty related to the mergers could harm Siebel Systems and Oracle.
Siebel Systems’ or Oracle’s customers may, in response to the announcement of the proposed mergers, delay or defer purchasing decisions. If Siebel Systems’ or Oracle’s customers delay or defer purchasing decisions, the revenues of Siebel Systems and Oracle, respectively, and the revenues of the combined company, could materially decline or any anticipated increases in revenue could be lower than expected.
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Siebel Systems and Oracle may not be able to obtain the regulatory approvals required to consummate the mergers unless they agree to material restrictions or conditions.
Completion of the Siebel Systems merger is conditioned upon the receipt of all required governmental consents and authorizations, including under the HSR Act and by the applicable governmental authorities of the European Commission and in Brazil, Canada, South Africa and South Korea. Oracle and Siebel Systems intend to pursue all of these consents and authorizations as required by and in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement. Complying with requests from such governmental agencies, including requests for additional information and documents, could delay consummation of the transaction. In connection with granting these consents and authorizations, governmental authorities may require divestitures of Oracle or Siebel Systems assets or seek to impose conditions on New Oracle’s operations after completion of the Siebel Systems merger. Such divestitures or conditions may jeopardize or delay completion of the Siebel Systems merger or may reduce the anticipated benefits of the transaction. Under the terms of the merger agreement, although Oracle is required to use reasonable best efforts to obtain all necessary governmental approvals, Oracle is not required to agree to any divestitures or conditions in connection with such efforts. Please see “The Proposed Transaction—Regulatory Matters,” “The Merger Agreement—Covenants—Reasonable Best Efforts Covenant,” and “The Merger Agreement—Conditions to Completion of the Mergers.”
In certain instances, the merger agreement requires payment of a termination fee of $140 million by Siebel Systems. This payment could affect the decisions of a third party considering making an alternative acquisition proposal to the Siebel Systems merger.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, Siebel Systems will be required to pay to Oracle a termination fee of $140 million if the merger agreement is terminated under certain circumstances. This payment could affect the structure, pricing and terms proposed by a third party seeking to acquire or merge with Siebel Systems and could deter such third party from making a competing acquisition proposal. Please see “The Merger Agreement—Termination” and “The Merger Agreement—Termination Fees Payable by Siebel Systems.”
Purported stockholder class action complaints have been filed against Siebel Systems and members of its board of directors challenging the mergers, and an unfavorable judgment or ruling in these lawsuits could prevent or delay the consummation of the mergers, result in substantial costs or both.
Siebel Systems and members of its board of directors were named in three purported stockholder class action complaints filed in California in the San Mateo County Superior Court. These cases are captioned Showers v. Siebel et al., No. CIV 449535, Sheldon Miller, PC Deferred Benefits Plan v. Siebel Systems, Inc. et al., No. CIV 449534, both filed on September 12, 2005, and Corwin v. Siebel Systems, Inc. et al., No. CIV 449608, filed on September 15, 2005. Oracle is also named as a defendant in the Miller and Corwin complaints. Each of the complaints alleges, among other things, that the consideration being paid by Oracle for the purchase of Siebel Systems is inadequate and that the directors have breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the agreement without seeking to maximize stockholder value. The Miller and Corwin complaints allege that Oracle aided and abetted the Siebel Systems’ directors’ alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.
In addition, in April 2004, Pamela Plotkin filed a derivative action purportedly on behalf of Siebel Systems in San Mateo County Superior Court against the company and certain current and former members of the board of directors relating to predicted adoption rates of Siebel v7.0 and certain customer satisfaction surveys. The action is captioned Plotkin, derivatively on behalf of Siebel Systems, Inc. v. T. Siebel et al., No. CIV 438635. (A description of this action and a related federal class action is contained in the Form 10-Q filed by the company for the quarter ending September 30, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference.) On December 1, 2005, Ms. Plotkin filed a motion for leave to file an amended complaint in that action to assert class action claims relating to the proposed Siebel Systems merger. The proposed amended complaint alleges, among other things, that the current directors have violated their fiduciary duties by failing to maximize shareholder value and by putting their personal interests ahead of the interests of Siebel’s shareholders in negotiating the terms of the proposed merger. Ms. Plotkin asserts that the directors structured the transaction to ensure that, among other
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things, they would obtain indemnification for past misconduct including that alleged in the derivative case and related federal class action, they would retain certain of their positions with the surviving company and the benefits flowing there from and that they would circumvent the claims asserted in the derivative action by depriving current shareholders of the company standing to bring the claims. The proposed amended complaint also alleges that the defendants failed to adequately disclose information related to the derivative action and names Oracle as a defendant for allegedly aiding and abetting the breaches of fiduciary duties by the other defendants. The motion for leave to file the amended complaint is currently scheduled to be heard on January 6, 2006.
On December 8, the San Mateo County Superior Court consolidated the Showers, Miller and Corwin actions, but refused to appoint lead counsel in the consolidated action. On December 21, 2005, plaintiffs in the Showers, Miller and Corwin actions filed what purports to be an amended consolidated complaint. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the directors breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the merger agreement without seeking to maximize shareholder value, that the termination fee of $140 million in the merger agreement is excessive and that the directors breached their fiduciary duties by agreeing in the merger agreement not to solicit a higher bid for Siebel Systems. The complaint also alleges that the earlier versions of this proxy statement/prospectus omit material facts relating to Siebel Systems’ forecasts or projections, Oracle’s projected earnings, Goldman Sachs’ analysis of the transaction, the negotiations leading to the transaction, the terms of the consulting agreements to be entered into between Oracle and Thomas M. Siebel and George Shaheen and other matters. Finally, the complaint alleges that the directors breached their duties in connection with the administration of Siebel Systems’ 1996 and 1998 Equity Incentive Plans, which allegedly resulted in options being granted at a lower exercise price than they should have been. The complaint alleges that, as a result, the recipients of those options are receiving a greater share of the consideration being paid by Oracle and the alleged options repricing increased the expenses to be incurred by Oracle. According to the complaint, these alleged increased expenses have purportedly resulted in Oracle offering a lower price per share to Siebel Systems’ shareholders. The complaint alleges that Oracle aided and abetted the directors’ breaches of duties.
On December 22, 2005, plaintiffs in the Showers, Miller and Corwin actions informed Siebel Systems and Oracle that if they did not meet their demands they would seek expedited discovery and move for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the merger. On December 23, 2005, plaintiffs in the Showers, Miller and Corwin actions served notices of depositions of four senior executives of Siebel Systems and Oracle and one senior executive of Perseus to take place during the week of January 2, 2006. Included in the notices of depositions are requests for documents from all deponents.
Siebel Systems has obligations under certain circumstances to hold harmless and indemnify each of the defendant directors against judgments, fines, settlements and expenses related to claims against such directors and otherwise to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law and Siebel Systems’ bylaws and certificate of incorporation. An unfavorable outcome in any of these lawsuits could prevent or delay the consummation of the mergers, or result in substantial costs to Siebel Systems and/or Oracle. It is also possible that other similar lawsuits may be filed in the future. Siebel Systems cannot estimate any possible loss from current or future litigation at this time.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
New Oracle and Siebel Systems have made forward-looking statements in this document, in documents that are incorporated by reference and in the Annexes attached to this document that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of each company’s management. Generally, forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future actions, events or results of operations of Oracle, Siebel Systems and the combined company. Forward-looking statements specifically include, without limitation, the information in this document regarding: projections; efficiencies/cost avoidance; cost savings; income and margins; earnings per share; growth; economies of scale; combined operations; the economy; future economic performance; conditions to, and the timetable for, completing the transaction; future acquisitions and dispositions; litigation; potential and contingent liabilities; management’s plans; business portfolios; taxes; and merger and integration-related expenses.
Forward-looking statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates” or similar expressions. Siebel Systems claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for all forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. You should understand that the following important factors, in addition to those discussed in “Risk Factors” above and elsewhere in this document, and in the documents which are incorporated by reference and attached as Annexes to this document, could affect the future results of Oracle and Siebel Systems, and of the combined company after the completion of the transaction, and could cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements:
| • | the ability to complete the transaction considering the various closing conditions described in this proxy statement/prospectus, including those conditions related to antitrust regulations; |
| • | the ability to achieve business plans and cost efficiencies and grow existing sales and volume profitably despite high levels of competitive activity in which the combined company has chosen to focus; |
| • | the ability to better maintain and manage key customer and partner relationships and the benefits such customers and partners will enjoy as a result of the transaction; |
| • | the ability to successfully manage regulatory, tax and legal matters (including product liability, patent and other intellectual property matters); |
| • | the ability to successfully implement, achieve and sustain cost improvement plans in development and overhead areas; and |
| • | the ability to manage the combined company in light of continued global political and/or economic uncertainty and disruptions, especially in the combined company’s significant geographical markets, as well as any political and/or economic uncertainty and disruptions due to terrorist activities. |
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Siebel Systems’ board of directors is using this document to solicit proxies from the holders of Siebel Systems common stock for use at the special meeting.
At the special meeting, holders of Siebel Systems common stock will be asked to vote upon a proposal to adopt the merger agreement and a proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to adopt the merger agreement.
The Siebel Systems merger will not be completed unless Siebel Systems’ stockholders adopt the merger agreement. As a result of the structure of the transaction, the vote of the Oracle stockholders will not be required under applicable law to adopt the merger agreement.
Over the past several years, Siebel Systems has from time to time considered a diverse range of strategic opportunities to maximize stockholder value, including potential acquisitions by Siebel Systems, restructurings of its equity, equity repurchases, strategic alliances and the possible sale of Siebel Systems. Consistent with the fiduciary duties of Siebel Systems’ directors and officers to act in the best interests of Siebel Systems’ stockholders, such strategic opportunities were regularly considered by management in the course of the company’s business. To assist it in evaluating certain of those opportunities, Siebel Systems from time to time engaged outside financial and legal advisors. In that regard, Perseus Group (“Perseus”) began acting as Siebel Systems’ financial advisor beginning in June 2003. In May 2005, Siebel Systems also engaged Goldman Sachs to act as its financial advisor in connection with the possible sale of Siebel Systems. Other than the discussions referred to below, Siebel Systems did not receive any other acquisition proposals from potential acquirors in 2005.
Prior to November 2003, Oracle and Siebel Systems had from time to time discussed but not pursued the possibility of a business combination. In November 2003, a representative of Perseus contacted Charles Phillips, then Oracle’s Executive Vice President, Strategy, Partnerships and Business Development, to discuss whether Oracle would be interested in exploring a business combination with Siebel Systems. Following this conversation Oracle and Siebel entered into a non-disclosure agreement.
On November 24, 2003, David Schmaier, Executive Vice President of Siebel Systems, Edward Abbo, Senior Vice President, Technology and Chief Technology Officer of Siebel Systems, Kenneth Goldman, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration of Siebel Systems, and a representative of Perseus met with Mr. Phillips and others from Oracle to explore the possibility of a business combination between Oracle and Siebel Systems. Ultimately, Oracle and Siebel Systems elected not to pursue such discussions since Oracle was then pursuing the acquisition of PeopleSoft. From time to time following the November 2003 meeting, representatives of the two companies and Perseus contacted each other to discuss whether the parties should explore a business combination.
In April and May of 2005, Siebel Systems engaged in discussions with a potential acquisition group consisting of two private investment partnerships that contacted Siebel Systems regarding a possible acquisition of Siebel Systems and provided certain non-public information to such group in accordance with the terms of a non-disclosure agreement entered into between the parties. The discussions ended in late May 2005 when the potential acquisition group concluded that it would not be able to propose a price that would be attractive to Siebel Systems.
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On June 8, 2005, following the annual meeting of Siebel Systems stockholders, Mr. Phillips and Safra Catz, both co-Presidents of Oracle, contacted Thomas Siebel, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Siebel Systems, to discuss the possibility of Oracle acquiring Siebel Systems at a price, to be paid in cash and/or stock, of approximately $11.00 per share. Mr. Siebel stated that in light of the fact that Siebel Systems’ market price was then approximately $9.00 per share, he felt that the Siebel Systems board of directors would be more receptive to a higher per share price. Mr. Phillips and Ms. Catz contacted Mr. Siebel later that day, indicating that Oracle might be willing to pay a price in the range of $11.00 to $12.60 per share, subject to further business and financial analysis and due diligence.
On June 10, 2005, Mr. Siebel discussed this proposal with James Gaither (a member of the Siebel Systems board of directors and its executive committee), a representative of Perseus, representatives of Goldman Sachs and representatives of Cooley Godward, outside counsel to Siebel Systems. Following these discussions, the parties determined to enter into merger discussions and conduct due diligence subject to the execution of a revised confidentiality agreement. The parties executed such an agreement (the “NDA”) on June 15, 2005.
Between June 10, 2005 and the execution of the merger agreement, Mr. Siebel had a number of conversations with members of the Siebel Systems board of directors to discuss and review the potential transaction with Oracle. Mr. Siebel also worked closely with George Shaheen, the Chief Executive Officer of Siebel Systems, and other members of Siebel Systems’ management throughout this period to analyze and review the transaction. In addition, during that period, a number of meetings of the Siebel Systems board of directors and its executive committee (a committee comprised of Mr. Siebel, Mr. Gaither, Patricia House and Mr. Shaheen) were held, as referenced throughout this section.
On June 15, 2005, Mr. Siebel and other executives of Siebel Systems met with Mr. Phillips, Ms. Catz and other executives of Oracle to discuss Siebel Systems’ business and operations and commence Oracle’s due diligence review of Siebel Systems. Representatives of Cooley Godward and Davis Polk & Wardwell, outside counsel to Oracle, participated in portions of this meeting. Over the next several weeks, Oracle and its advisors engaged in a due diligence review and discussed with Siebel Systems and its advisors the valuation and timing of the proposed transaction.
In late June 2005, Oracle indicated that based on further discussion and analysis, it was not willing to enter into a transaction at the high end of the range previously discussed, and that it likely would not be able to execute a definitive agreement by the end of June.
On June 29, 2005, Siebel Systems’ executive committee met to review and discuss the status of the proposed transaction. A representative of Cooley Godward reviewed with the executive committee the fiduciary obligations of the directors of Siebel Systems in connection with a transaction of the type under discussion with Oracle.
On or about July 1, 2005, Mr. Phillips called Mr. Siebel and indicated that Oracle was not prepared to commence negotiations at that time but wanted to continue its due diligence investigation of Siebel Systems. At a meeting of Siebel Systems’ executive committee on July 5, 2005, Mr. Siebel updated the committee members on the status and timing of the potential transaction with Oracle. After discussion, the executive committee determined that in the absence of active negotiations, Siebel Systems should terminate discussions with Oracle. This result was communicated to Oracle following the meeting.
On July 6, 2005, Cooley Godward sent a letter to Oracle on behalf of Siebel Systems instructing Oracle to return Siebel Systems’ confidential information that had been provided pursuant to the NDA. Oracle complied with Siebel Systems’ request and returned certain Siebel Systems confidential information to Cooley Godward.
On July 7, 2005, Siebel Systems announced its preliminary earnings and revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. License revenues were expected to be $78 million, which amount was below analyst consensus
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expectations of $90 million by 13%. Total revenues were expected to be between $312 million and $314 million, which range was below analyst consensus expectations of $319 million. On July 29, 2005, Siebel Systems announced its final quarterly financial results which were in-line with the preliminary financial results presented on July 7, 2005. On July 8, 2005, the first trading day following the earnings announcement, the price of Siebel Systems common stock declined and closed at $8.59.
Following Siebel Systems’ report of its quarterly financial results, on or about August 9, 2005, Mr. Phillips called a representative of Perseus to discuss the possibility of reopening the discussions with respect to a possible business combination. On or about August 10, 2005, Mr. Phillips called Mr. Siebel to discuss this topic further and, during this call, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Siebel discussed a price of $11.00 per share, to be paid in cash or stock. At executive committee meetings on August 11 and 12, 2005, the committee members discussed the potential transaction with Oracle and determined that, given Oracle’s renewed interest in engaging in active negotiations, Siebel Systems should re-engage in discussions with Oracle. At various times from August 12, 2005 through the execution of the merger agreement, the parties and their advisors discussed the terms of the proposed transaction. Among other terms discussed was the percentage of the merger consideration that would be paid in stock. Siebel Systems and its advisors wanted the Siebel Systems stockholders to have the option to receive stock that would qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes or cash, while Oracle sought to limit the amount of stock that would be issued in the transaction.
The Siebel Systems board of directors and its advisors met on August 14, 2005 to discuss the potential transaction. Representatives of Cooley Godward advised the Siebel Systems board of directors on its fiduciary duties in connection with such a transaction. The Siebel Systems board of directors determined that, given Oracle’s renewed interest in engaging in active negotiations, Siebel Systems should continue to engage in discussions with Oracle.
Also on August 14, 2005, after the Siebel Systems board meeting had concluded, Davis Polk & Wardwell provided to Cooley Godward a non-binding written summary of terms of the proposed acquisition, which contemplated a price of $11.00 per share, to be paid in cash or Oracle stock, as elected by the Siebel Systems stockholders, provided that Oracle would not be required to issue stock in respect of more than 30% of the outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock. The summary of terms contemplated the acquisition of Siebel Systems by a new holding company, which would allow Siebel Systems stockholders who received the new holding company’s common stock in the transaction only to recognize gain for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of any cash received, despite the proposed amount of cash consideration that would be paid to Siebel Systems stockholders.
On August 15, 2005, representatives of Cooley Godward and Davis Polk & Wardwell negotiated, and exchanged drafts of, the summary of terms and, following such negotiations, conveyed that their respective clients were willing to proceed with due diligence and negotiation of a definitive agreement based on those terms, which included the price terms discussed on August 14, 2005.
From August 16, 2005 though September 7, 2005, Oracle and its advisors re-engaged in a due diligence review of Siebel Systems.
On August 18, 2005, Mr. Siebel discussed with the Siebel Systems board of directors the status of discussions during a regular board meeting.
On August 19, 2005, Davis Polk & Wardwell provided to Cooley Godward certain sections of a draft acquisition agreement, not including provisions regarding price or structure (which structure would depend upon whether the consideration included stock). At various times through the execution of the merger agreement, Cooley Godward and Davis Polk & Wardwell negotiated the draft merger agreement and related documents and agreements. These negotiations included meetings and discussions regarding, and the exchange of drafts of and comments on, these agreements and documents. In addition to price, material terms of the draft merger
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agreement the parties focused on during negotiations included the percentage of the merger consideration that would be paid in stock, the conditions of each of the parties to consummate the mergers, the parties’ respective rights to terminate the merger agreement and the related termination fees. Siebel Systems negotiated throughout this process to limit the conditions to Oracle’s obligation to close the proposed transaction, limit the ability of Oracle to terminate the merger agreement, limit the circumstances in which a break-up fee would be paid by Siebel Systems and limit the amount of the break-up fee. Siebel Systems also negotiated for an ability to terminate the merger agreement in certain instances to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a superior proposal. Siebel Systems’ positions were consistent with the summary of terms exchanged on August 15, 2005. Conversely, Oracle sought to maximize its flexibility to terminate the merger agreement, constrict Siebel Systems’ ability to terminate the merger agreement to accept a superior offer and obtain the highest possible termination fee. For example, at various times during the negotiations, Oracle proposed that the termination fee be as high as 4.0% of the equity value of the proposed transaction, while Siebel Systems proposed that the termination fee be as low as 2% of the equity value of the proposed transaction. The parties ultimately agreed on a termination fee of $140,000,000, which is approximately 2.4% of the equity value of the proposed transaction. As another example, the parties discussed extensively the extent to which the merger agreement would require Oracle to litigate against governmental antitrust authorities if enforcement proceedings were commenced. Oracle sought, and the merger agreement provides, that Oracle not be required to litigate in this situation. As part of this agreement, however, Oracle agreed that Siebel Systems would have the right to terminate the merger agreement if Oracle failed to use its reasonable best efforts to defend against such enforcement proceedings. The final negotiated terms of the merger agreement are more fully described in “The Merger Agreement.”
On August 28, 2005, Mr. Siebel and Mr. Phillips discussed the timing and structure of the proposed transaction. Mr. Siebel informed Mr. Phillips that while limited due diligence could continue, Siebel Systems would not engage in further negotiations until Oracle confirmed a deal price and structure and provided Siebel Systems with a draft definitive agreement reflecting price and structure and a target announcement date.
On September 6, 2005, Mr. Phillips informed Mr. Siebel that, based upon, among other things, its continuing business and financial analysis and due diligence investigation, Oracle was reducing its proposal to $10.50 per share to be paid only in cash.
Also on September 6, 2005, Siebel Systems’ executive committee met and Mr. Siebel updated the committee on the status of discussions. The executive committee determined that Siebel Systems should inform Oracle that it would not proceed with further discussions given Oracle’s revised proposed price, failure to deliver a draft definitive agreement reflecting price, structure and a commitment to a stock component of up to 30% that would qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as contemplated by the August 15, 2005 summary of terms) and Oracle’s failure to set a timetable towards a target announcement date. These communications were part of an overall strategy to get the best price and other terms for Siebel Systems stockholders. This decision was communicated to Oracle following the meeting.
On September 7, 2005, Cooley Godward sent a letter to Oracle on behalf of Siebel Systems instructing Oracle to return Siebel Systems’ confidential information that had been provided pursuant to the NDA.
On September 9, 2005, Mr. Siebel had separate conversations with Larry Ellison, Oracle’s Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Phillips regarding a proposed transaction at $10.75 per share to be paid in cash or Oracle stock, as elected by the Siebel Systems stockholders, provided that not more than 30% of the deal consideration would be paid in Oracle stock. During these conversations, Oracle committed to deliver a complete draft of the merger agreement that day and to a target of announcing the transaction before the market opened on September 12, 2005. After those conversations, Davis Polk & Wardwell provided to representatives of Cooley Godward a complete draft merger agreement, and negotiations and due diligence activities resumed.
On September 10, 2005, Mr. Phillips told a representative of Perseus that based upon, among other things, its continuing business and financial analysis and due diligence investigation, Oracle was proposing to reduce the price to $10.70 per share.
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At a meeting of Siebel Systems’ executive committee on September 10, 2005, Mr. Siebel updated the committee members on the status of discussions with Oracle. Following the meeting, the Siebel Systems board of directors held a special meeting. Mr. Siebel updated the board of directors on the status of discussions with Oracle. In light of Oracle’s commitment to a target announcement date and a 30% stock component, their delivery of a complete draft of the merger agreement, and after determining that continuing discussions with Oracle would be in the best interests of Siebel Systems’ stockholders, the Siebel Systems board of directors authorized the executive committee and its advisors to continue discussions with Oracle at a price of $10.75 per share.
On September 11, 2005, the parties and their advisors engaged in a number of discussions regarding valuation, with Oracle proposing a range of prices over the course of the conversations, as low as $10.35 per share. Mr. Phillips indicated that the price reductions were the product of, among other things, Oracle’s continued financial analysis and due diligence investigation. The last price proposed by Oracle prior to the special meeting of the Siebel Systems board of directors that afternoon was $10.65 per share.
During the afternoon of September 11, 2005, the Siebel Systems board of directors held a meeting, also attended by representatives of Cooley Godward and, for portions of the meeting, representatives of Perseus and Goldman Sachs. Mr. Siebel updated the Siebel Systems board of directors on the negotiations. Representatives of Cooley Godward discussed the terms of the proposed merger agreement and the terms of the proposed voting and consulting agreement to be entered into by Mr. Siebel, drafts of each of which had been circulated to the Siebel Systems board of directors prior to the meeting. Representatives of Goldman Sachs then made a financial presentation regarding the proposed transaction. Following these discussions and presentations and a full discussion thereof by the Siebel Systems board of directors, the Siebel Systems board of directors authorized proceeding with discussions at $10.67 per share and adjourned the meeting.
After the Siebel Systems board meeting was adjourned, the parties and their advisors continued to engage in price negotiations, and Mr. Phillips proposed a price of $10.66 per share. Following that conversation, the Siebel Systems board of directors convened another special meeting, with representatives of Cooley Godward, Perseus and Goldman Sachs in attendance. Mr. Siebel updated the Siebel Systems board of directors on the status of negotiations. Representatives of Goldman Sachs then discussed the effect of the $10.66 price on their financial analysis of the transaction. Goldman Sachs then delivered to the Siebel Systems board of directors its opinion, subsequently confirmed in writing, that subject to the various assumptions and limitations set forth in its opinion, as of September 12, 2005, the consideration to be paid to Siebel Systems stockholders, pursuant to the merger agreement, taken in the aggregate, was fair, from a financial point of view, to those stockholders. The board of directors again deliberated regarding the terms of the proposed acquisition and then unanimously determined that the merger agreement and the Siebel Systems merger were advisable and in the best interests of Siebel Systems and its stockholders, approved the merger agreement and the Siebel Systems merger and recommended that Siebel Systems stockholders adopt the merger agreement.
In the early morning of September 12, 2005, Oracle and Siebel Systems executed and delivered the merger agreement and issued a joint press release announcing the transaction.
Recommendation of the Siebel Systems Board of Directors
The Siebel Systems board of directors has unanimously determined that the merger agreement, the Siebel Systems merger and the related transactions are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Siebel Systems and its stockholders and unanimously recommends that its stockholders vote “For” the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.
Siebel Systems Board of Directors’ Reasons for the Merger
The Siebel Systems board of directors approved the merger agreement and the Siebel Systems merger after determining that the Siebel Systems merger, the merger agreement and the related transactions are advisable, fair
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to and in the best interests of Siebel Systems and its stockholders. In the course of reaching that determination and the decision to recommend that the Siebel Systems’ stockholders vote “For” the proposal to adopt the merger agreement, the Siebel Systems board of directors considered a number of factors and risks in its deliberations, ultimately concluding that the potentially favorable factors outweighed the negative factors and risks. The Siebel Systems board of directors viewed the following factors as generally supporting its decision to approve the business combination with Oracle:
| • | the Siebel Systems board of directors’ belief that the Siebel Systems merger represented the highest and best value reasonably available to Siebel Systems’ stockholders for their Siebel Systems shares; |
| • | the opinion of Goldman Sachs, Siebel Systems’ financial advisor, that, as of September 12, 2005, and based upon and subject to the factors and assumptions set forth in the opinion, the stock consideration and the cash consideration to be received by the holders of Siebel Systems common stock, taken in the aggregate, pursuant to the merger agreement was fair from a financial point of view to holders of Siebel Systems common stock, and Goldman Sachs’ related financial analyses including the fact that the $10.66 per share price reflected a premium of 25.6% or, if calculated on a net of cash basis, 49.9% over the market price for Siebel Systems common stock over the 10 trading day period prior to the announcement of the Siebel Systems merger; |
| • | the fact that Siebel Systems stockholders could elect to receive all cash or, as long as holders of not less than six percent of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding prior to completion of the transaction elect to receive stock, shares of New Oracle common stock, subject to the limitation that not more than 30% of the outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock can be converted into shares of New Oracle common stock; |
| • | the likelihood that the Siebel Systems merger will be completed on a timely basis; |
| • | Siebel Systems’ business, financial performance and condition, operations, management, competitive position and prospects, including its recent financial results and projected financial results; |
| • | the business, financial and execution risks associated with remaining independent; |
| • | the fact that no potential acquiror or strategic partner had expressed an interest in engaging in a business combination or other strategic transaction that would likely be on terms as favorable to Siebel Systems stockholders as those contained in the merger agreement; |
| • | the competitive and market environments in which Siebel Systems and Oracle operate; |
| • | historical and current information concerning Oracle’s business, financial performance and condition, operations, management, competitive position and prospects, before and after giving effect to the Siebel Systems merger and the Siebel Systems merger’s potential effect on stockholder value; |
| • | the board of directors’ and management’s assessment that the Siebel Systems merger and Oracle’s operating strategy were consistent with Siebel Systems’ long-term operating strategy to seek to profitably grow its business by expanding its geographic scope, platform coverage and product offerings to serve customer needs; |
| • | the potential opportunity for the two companies to combine their technological resources to develop new products with increased functionality and bring them to market faster; |
| • | the potential availability of greater resources for customer support, product development and distribution; |
| • | the fact that customers served by the combined company would benefit from greater resources and opportunities; |
| • | the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, including: |
| • | the cash and stock election provisions described above; |
| • | the limited number and nature of the conditions to Oracle’s obligation to close the Siebel Systems merger; |
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| • | the fact that any shares of New Oracle common stock issued to Siebel Systems stockholders in the Siebel Systems merger will be registered on Form S-4 and will be unrestricted for Siebel Systems stockholders who are not affiliates of Oracle; |
| • | the fact that, subject to specified conditions, Siebel Systems can terminate the merger agreement to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a superior proposal in the manner provided in the merger agreement; |
| • | the conclusion of the Siebel Systems board of directors that the $140 million termination fee, and the circumstances when such fee may be payable, were reasonable in light of the benefits of the Siebel Systems merger and commercial practice; and |
| • | the facts that the Siebel Systems merger is subject to the adoption of the merger agreement by Siebel Systems stockholders. |
The Siebel Systems board of directors also considered a number of potentially countervailing factors and risks. These countervailing factors and risks included the following:
| • | the fact that the $10.66 per share price reflected a premium that, if calculated on a basis that did not net out Siebel Systems’ substantial cash position, was lower than the mean and median premiums paid in selected transactions described below; |
| • | the fact that Siebel Systems will no longer exist as an independent company and, except to the extent its stockholders elect and receive shares of New Oracle common stock in the Siebel Systems merger, its stockholders will not participate in Siebel Systems’ growth or benefit from any future increase in the value of Siebel Systems or from any synergies that may be created by the Siebel Systems merger; |
| • | the fact that under the terms of the merger agreement, Siebel Systems is restricted in its ability to solicit other acquisition proposals; |
| • | the $140 million termination fee payable to Oracle upon the occurrence of certain events, and the potential effect of such termination fee in deterring other potential acquirers from proposing an alternative transaction that may be more advantageous to Siebel Systems stockholders; |
| • | the fact that the merger agreement prohibits Siebel Systems from taking a number of actions relating to the conduct of its business prior to the closing without the prior consent of Oracle; |
| • | the risk that the Siebel Systems merger might not be consummated in a timely manner or at all; |
| • | the negative impact of any customer confusion or delay in purchase commitments, the potential loss of one or more large customers as a result of any such customer’s unwillingness to do business with the combined company; |
| • | the potential disruption to partner and/or channel relationships; |
| • | the possible loss of key management, technical or other personnel; |
| • | the fact that Siebel Systems officers and employees will have expended extensive efforts attempting to complete the Siebel Systems merger and will experience significant distractions from their work during the pendency of the Siebel Systems merger and Siebel Systems will have incurred substantial transaction costs in connection with the Siebel Systems merger even if the Siebel Systems merger is not consummated; |
| • | the risk to Siebel Systems’ business, sales, operations and financial results in the event that the Siebel Systems merger is not consummated; |
| • | the potential conflicts of interest of Siebel Systems directors and officers in connection with the Siebel Systems merger. Please see “The Proposed Transaction—Interests of Certain Persons in the Siebel Systems Merger”; |
| • | the challenges and costs of combining the operations of two major software companies and the substantial expenses to be incurred in connection with the Siebel Systems merger, including the risks that delays or difficulties in completing the integration could adversely affect the combined company’s operating results and preclude the achievement of some benefits anticipated from the Siebel Systems merger; |
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| • | the possibility that the reactions of existing and potential competitors to the combination of the two businesses could adversely impact the competitive environment in which the companies operate; |
| • | the risk of diverting management’s attention from other strategic priorities to implement merger integration efforts; |
| • | the risk that anticipated product synergies, cost savings, product integration and interoperability will not be realized; and |
| • | various other applicable risks associated with the combined company and the Siebel Systems merger, including those described in the section of this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Risk Factors.” |
In view of the wide variety of factors and risks considered in connection with its evaluation of the Siebel Systems merger and the complexity of these matters, the Siebel Systems board of directors did not find it useful, and did not attempt to, quantify, rank or otherwise assign relative weights to these factors and risks. In considering the factors and risks described above, individual members of the Siebel Systems board of directors may have given different weight to different factors. The Siebel Systems board of directors conducted an overall analysis of the factors described above, including discussions with, and questioning of, Siebel Systems’ management and Siebel Systems’ legal and financial advisors, and considered the factors overall to be favorable to, and to support, its determination.
Opinion of Siebel Systems’ Financial Advisor
On September 11, 2005, Goldman Sachs rendered its oral opinion, subsequently confirmed by delivery of its written opinion, dated September 12, 2005, to the Siebel Systems board of directors that, as of such date and based upon and subject to the factors and assumptions set forth therein, the stock consideration and the cash consideration to be received by the holders of Siebel Systems common stock, taken in the aggregate, pursuant to the merger agreement was fair from a financial point of view to such holders.
The full text of the written opinion of Goldman Sachs, dated September 12, 2005, which sets forth assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached as Annex B to this proxy statement/prospectus. Goldman Sachs provided its opinion for the information and assistance of the Siebel Systems board of directors in connection with its consideration of the Siebel Systems merger. The Goldman Sachs opinion is neither a recommendation as to how any holder of Siebel Systems common stock should vote with respect to the Siebel Systems merger nor a recommendation as to how any holder of Siebel Systems common stock should make an election with respect to the consideration to be received in the Siebel Systems merger.
In connection with rendering the opinion described above and performing its related financial analyses, Goldman Sachs reviewed, among other things:
| • | the merger agreement; |
| • | annual reports to stockholders and Annual Reports on Form 10-K of Siebel Systems and Oracle for the most recent preceding five fiscal years; |
| • | certain interim reports to stockholders and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q of Siebel Systems and Oracle; |
| • | certain other communications from Siebel Systems and Oracle to their respective stockholders; and |
| • | certain internal financial analyses and forecasts for Siebel Systems prepared by Siebel Systems management. |
Goldman Sachs held discussions with members of Siebel Systems senior management regarding their assessment of the strategic rationale for, and the potential benefits of, the Siebel Systems merger and the past and current business operations, financial condition and future prospects of Siebel Systems. Goldman Sachs also held
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discussions with members of the senior management of Oracle regarding their assessment of the past and current business operations and financial performance of Oracle, including results of the quarter ended August 31, 2005. In addition, Goldman Sachs reviewed the reported price and trading activity for Siebel Systems common stock and Oracle common stock, compared certain financial and stock market information for Siebel Systems and Oracle with similar information for certain other companies the securities of which are publicly traded, reviewed the financial terms of certain recent business combinations in the technology industry specifically and in other industries generally and performed such other studies and analyses, and considered such other factors, as it considered appropriate.
Goldman Sachs relied upon the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial, accounting, legal, tax and other information discussed with or reviewed by it and assumed such accuracy and completeness for purposes of rendering the opinion described above. In that regard, Goldman Sachs assumed, with Siebel Systems’ consent, that the internal financial forecasts prepared by Siebel Systems management were reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting Siebel Systems’ best currently available estimates and judgments. Oracle would not make available to Goldman Sachs, nor would Oracle discuss with Goldman Sachs, Oracle’s projections of its expected future financial performance. Accordingly, with Siebel Systems’ consent, Goldman Sachs’ review of such matters was limited to a review of certain research analyst estimates of future financial performance of Oracle. Goldman Sachs also assumed that all governmental, regulatory or other consents and approvals necessary for the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger will be obtained without any adverse effect on Siebel Systems, Oracle or New Oracle or on the expected benefits of the Siebel Systems merger in any way meaningful to Goldman Sachs’ analysis. In addition, Goldman Sachs did not make an independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets and liabilities (including any contingent, derivative or off-balance-sheet assets and liabilities) of Siebel Systems, Oracle or any of their respective subsidiaries, nor was Goldman Sachs furnished any such evaluation or appraisal. The Goldman Sachs opinion does not address Siebel Systems’ underlying business decision to engage in the Siebel Systems merger nor did Goldman Sachs express any opinion as to the prices at which shares of Siebel Systems common stock, Oracle common stock or New Oracle common stock will trade at any time.
The following is a summary of the material financial analyses presented by Goldman Sachs on September 11, 2005 to the Siebel Systems board of directors in connection with rendering the opinion described above. The following summary, however, does not purport to be a complete description of the financial analyses performed by Goldman Sachs. The order of analyses described does not represent relative importance or weight given to those analyses by Goldman Sachs. Some of the summaries of the financial analyses include information presented in tabular format. The tables must be read together with the full text of each summary and are alone not a complete description of Goldman Sachs’ financial analyses. Except as otherwise noted, the following quantitative information, to the extent that it is based on market data, is based on market data as it existed on or before September 11, 2005 and is not necessarily indicative of current market conditions.
Implied Transaction Multiples Analysis. In performing an implied transaction multiples analysis, Goldman Sachs first derived the implied enterprise value of Siebel Systems, the implied equity consideration in the Siebel Systems merger and the implied ex-cash equity consideration in the Siebel Systems merger. The implied enterprise value of Siebel Systems is the implied equity consideration in the Siebel Systems merger plus the book value of Siebel Systems’ outstanding debt less Siebel Systems’ cash and cash equivalents. The implied equity consideration in the Siebel Systems merger is the aggregate consideration to be received by holders of Siebel Systems common stock in the Siebel Systems merger and is based on the implied $10.66 per share Siebel Systems merger consideration. The implied ex-cash equity consideration is the implied equity consideration in the Siebel Systems merger less Siebel Systems’ cash and cash equivalents. Goldman Sachs then calculated:
| • | the implied enterprise value of Siebel Systems as a multiple of Siebel Systems’ revenue for each of calendar years 2005 and 2006 and Siebel Systems’ operating income for each of calendar years 2005 and 2006, in each case based on estimates provided by Siebel Systems management and median consensus estimates as of September 9, 2005 provided by Institutional Brokers Estimate System, or IBES (a data service that compiles estimates issued by securities research analysts); |
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| • | the implied equity consideration in the Siebel Systems merger as a multiple of Siebel Systems’ cash net income for each of calendar years 2005 and 2006, in each case based on estimates provided by Siebel Systems management and consensus estimates as of September 9, 2005 provided by IBES; and |
| • | the implied ex-cash equity consideration in the Siebel Systems merger as a multiple of Siebel Systems’ net income, excluding cash, for each of calendar years 2005 and 2006, in each case based on estimates provided by Siebel Systems management and consensus estimates as of September 9, 2005 provided by IBES. |
For purposes of this analysis, Goldman Sachs assumed that the estimates prepared by Siebel Systems management relating to Siebel Systems’ financial data for each of calendar years 2005 and 2006 were reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting Siebel Systems’ best currently available estimates and judgments.
The results of these analyses are as follows:
| Siebel Systems |
Siebel Systems | |||
| (based on management estimates) |
(based upon estimates) | |||
| Implied Enterprise Value/Revenue |
||||
| CY2005 |
2.7x | 2.8x | ||
| CY2006 |
2.4x | 2.7x | ||
| Implied Enterprise Value/Operating Income |
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| CY2005 |
33.5x | 134.0x | ||
| CY2006 |
14.5x | 38.6x | ||
| Implied Equity Consideration/Cash Net Income |
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| CY2005 |
59.0x | 109.9x | ||
| CY2006 |
29.1x | 58.7x | ||
| Implied Ex-Cash Equity Consideration/Net Income Excluding Cash |
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| CY2005 |
57.6x | 214.8x | ||
| CY2006 |
21.9x | 57.1x | ||
Goldman Sachs prepared the implied transaction multiples analysis for purposes of providing the Siebel Systems board of directors with an illustration of how:
| • | the implied enterprise value compares as a multiple to revenue and operating income for calendar years 2005 and 2006; |
| • | the implied equity consideration compares as a multiple to cash net income for calendar years 2005 and 2006, and |
| • | the implied ex-cash equity consideration compares as a multiple to net income excluding cash for calendar years 2005 and 2006. |
The foregoing multiples provide context as to how the various implied values derived from the implied $10.66 per share Siebel Systems merger consideration compare to the estimated financial data for calendar years 2005 and 2006, and was presented to the Siebel Systems board of directors as general reference material for the consideration of the relationship between the implied enterprise value, equity consideration and ex-cash equity consideration based upon the $10.66 per share Siebel Systems merger consideration and the referenced financial data. The results were not intended to be direct comparisons of the multiples in the Siebel Systems merger against any extrinsic, corresponding data.
Historical Stock Trading Analysis. Goldman Sachs reviewed the historical trading prices for Siebel Systems common stock for the six-month period ended September 9, 2005, the trading day prior to announcement of the Siebel Systems merger. In addition, Goldman Sachs analyzed the consideration to be received by holders of Siebel Systems common stock pursuant to the merger agreement in relation to the closing price of Siebel Systems common stock on September 9, 2005 and the average market price of Siebel Systems common stock for the 5 trading day, 10 trading day, 20 trading day, 30 trading day, 60 trading day, 90 trading day and 180 trading day periods ending September 9, 2005.
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This analysis indicated that the price per share to be received by the holders of Siebel Systems common stock pursuant to the merger agreement represented:
| • | a premium of 16.8%, based on the market price of $9.13 per share as of September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 23.7%, based on the average market price of $8.62 per share for the 5 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 25.6%, based on the average market price of $8.49 per share for the 10 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 26.7%, based on the average market price of $8.42 per share for the 20 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 26.9%, based on the average market price of $8.40 per share for the 30 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 24.7%, based on the average market price of $8.55 per share for the 60 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 21.4%, based on the average market price of $8.78 per share for the 90 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; and |
| • | a premium of 20.2%, based on the average market price of $8.87 per share for the 180 trading day period ended September 9, 2005. |
Goldman Sachs also analyzed the consideration to be received by holders of Siebel Systems common stock pursuant to the merger agreement in relation to the closing price of Siebel Systems common stock net of cash on September 9, 2005 and the average market prices of Siebel Systems common stock net of cash for the 5 trading day, 10 trading day, 20 trading day, 30 trading day, 60 trading day, 90 trading day and 180 trading day periods ending September 9, 2005. Goldman Sachs assumed cash per share of $4.13 based on a cash balance on June 30, 2005 of $2.24 billion and 542.7 million fully diluted shares at September 9, 2005 at the current share price resulting in a total consideration of $6.53 per share net of cash. Goldman Sachs prepared the historical stock trading analysis based on the closing price of Siebel Systems common stock net of cash to isolate the component of the trading price that is attributable to the enterprise value of the company’s operations excluding the effect of Siebel Systems then-existing cash balance. The following analysis was performed by Goldman Sachs to assist the Siebel Systems board of directors in its comparison of the consideration to be received by holders of Siebel Systems common stock relative to the closing trading prices of that common stock for the time frames indicated below.
This analysis indicated that the price per share to be received by the holders of Siebel Systems common stock pursuant to the merger agreement represented:
| • | a premium of 30.6%, based on the market price net of cash of $5.00 per share as of September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 45.6%, based on the average market price net of cash of $4.49 per share for the 5 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 49.9%, based on the average market price net of cash of $4.36 per share for the 10 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 52.4%, based on the average market price net of cash of $4.29 per share for the 20 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 53.0%, based on the average market price net of cash of $4.27 per share for the 30 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
| • | a premium of 47.9%, based on the average market price net of cash of $4.42 per share for the 60 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; |
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| • | a premium of 40.4%, based on the average market price net of cash of $4.65 per share for the 90 trading day period ended September 9, 2005; and |
| • | a premium of 37.7%, based on the average market price net of cash of $4.74 per share for the 180 trading day period ended September 9, 2005. |
Selected Companies Analysis. Goldman Sachs reviewed and compared certain financial information for Siebel Systems to corresponding financial information, ratios and public market multiples for the following public companies in the software industry:
| • | BEA Systems Inc.; |
| • | Business Objects S.A.; |
| • | Cognos Incorporated; |
| • | Hyperion Solutions Corporation; |
| • | Lawson Software, Inc.; |
| • | Microsoft Corporation; |
| • | Oracle Corporation; and |
| • | SAP AG. |
Although none of the selected companies is directly comparable to Siebel Systems, the companies included were chosen because they are publicly traded companies with operations that, for purposes of analysis, may be considered similar to certain operations of Siebel Systems. In particular, each of the selected software companies provides software that helps their customers enhance their business operations.
Goldman Sachs calculated the equity market capitalization for Siebel Systems and each of the selected companies by multiplying the closing market price of each as of September 9, 2005 by the number of each company’s diluted shares outstanding using the treasury method. Siebel Systems’ diluted share amounts and the selected companies’ diluted share amounts were obtained from Siebel Systems’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and from each of the selected companies’ latest quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Each company’s enterprise value was calculated by adding to its equity market capitalization the amount of its debt and subtracting its cash, which amounts were obtained from each company’s most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q on file with the Securities Exchange Commission, as of September 11, 2005. Goldman Sachs then calculated and compared financial multiples based on estimated financial data for calendar years 2005, 2006 and 2007. Siebel Systems’ data and the selected companies’ data were obtained from IBES estimates. The five year forecasted compounded annual growth rate, or CAGR, of earnings per share, or EPS, which is the forecasted rate at which EPS grows year over year, based on a five year projection of EPS, was obtained from IBES estimates. For purposes of this analysis, Goldman Sachs assumed that the estimates prepared by Siebel Systems management relating to Siebel Systems’ financial data for calendar years 2005, 2006 and 2007 were reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting Siebel Systems’ best currently available estimates and judgments.
Based on IBES estimates and using the closing price as of September 9, 2005, Goldman Sachs calculated one or more of the following for Siebel Systems and the selected companies:
| • | enterprise value as a multiple of estimated revenue for calendar years 2005, 2006 and 2007; |
| • | enterprise value as a multiple of estimated earnings before interest and tax, or EBIT, for calendar years 2005, 2006 and 2007; |
| • | the ratio of stock price to estimated earnings for calendar years 2005, 2006 and 2007; and |
| • | the ratio of stock price to estimated EPS for calendar year 2006 as a multiple of the five-year forecasted CAGR of EPS, or price earnings growth, or PEG. |
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The results of these analyses are summarized as follows:
| Enterprise Value/Revenue Multiple(1) |
Enterprise Value/EBIT Multiple(1) |
Calendarized P/E Multiples(1) |
2006 PEG | |||||||||||||||||
| 2005E |
2006E |
2007E |
2005E |
2006E |
2007E |
2005E |
2006E |
2007E |
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| Siebel Systems |
2.2x | 2.1x | 2.0x | NM | 30.0x | 23.3x | 91.3x | 48.1x | 34.5x | 4.8x | ||||||||||
| Mean(2) |
3.4x | 3.2x | 3.1x | 16.4x | 15.5x | 14.3x | 32.8x | 24.8x | 20.6x | 2.1x | ||||||||||
| Median(2) |
3.1x | 2.9x | 2.8x | 15.4x | 12.8x | 14.0x | 27.2x | 23.9x | 20.0x | 1.8x | ||||||||||
| (1) | Estimates have been calendarized for companies with a fiscal year end other than December 31. |
| (2) | Includes Siebel Systems. |
Selected Transactions Analysis. Goldman Sachs analyzed certain information relating to the following acquisitions in the software industry (Acquirer / Target – Announcement Date):
| • | BEA Systems, Inc. / Plumtree Software — August 22, 2005; |
| • | SSA Global Technologies, Inc. / Epiphany, Inc. — August 4, 2005; |
| • | Oracle Corporation / i-flex Solutions Limited — August 3, 2005; |
| • | The Carlyle Group / SS&C Technologies, Inc. — July 28, 2005; |
| • | Sun Microsystems, Inc. / SeeBeyond Technology Corporation — June 28, 2005; |
| • | Computer Associates International, Inc. / Niku Corporation — June 9, 2005; |
| • | Lawson Software, Inc. / Intentia International AB — June 2, 2005; |
| • | Sun Microsystems, Inc. / Storage Technology Corp. — June 2, 2005; |
| • | ScanSoft, Inc. / Nuance Communications, Inc. — May 9, 2005; |
| • | Adobe Systems Incorporated / Macromedia, Inc. — April 18, 2005; |
| • | Computer Associates International, Inc. / Concord Communications, Inc. — April 7, 2005; |
| • | Investor Consortium consisting of Silver Lake Partners, Bain Capital, Kolberg Kravis Roberts & Co., L.P., The Blackstone Group, Texas Pacific Group, Providence Equity Partners and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners / SunGard Data Systems Inc. — March 28, 2005; |
| • | Avid Technology, Inc. / Pinnacle Systems, Inc. — March 21, 2005; |
| • | International Business Machines Corporation / Ascential Software Corporation — March 14, 2005; |
| • | Oracle Corporation / Retek Inc. — March 8, 2005; |
| • | International Business Machines Corporation / Corio, Inc. — January 25, 2005; |
| • | Cadence Design Systems, Inc. / Verisity Ltd. — January 12, 2005; |
| • | UGS Corp. / Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. — January 4, 2005; |
| • | Symantec Corporation / VERITAS Software Corporation — December 16, 2004; |
| • | Oracle Corporation / PeopleSoft, Inc. — December 13, 2004; |
| • | Computer Associates International, Inc. / Netegrity, Inc. — December 6, 2004; |
| • | Synopsys, Inc. / Nassda Corporation — December 1, 2004; |
| • | Cognos Incorporated / Frango — August 24, 2004; |
| • | Tektronix, Inc. / INet Technologies, Inc. — June 29, 2004; |
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| • | BMC Software, Inc. / Marimba, Inc. — April 29, 2004; |
| • | Bain Capital, Silver Lake Partners and Warburg Pincus / UGS PLM Solutions — March 14, 2004; |
| • | Hewlett-Packard Company / Novadigm, Inc. — February 4, 2004; |
| • | Ariba, Inc. / Free-Markets News Network, Corp. — January 23, 2004; |
| • | Symantec Corporation / ON Technology Corporation — October 27, 2003; |
| • | SafeNet Inc. / Rainbow Technologies, Inc. — October 22, 2003; |
| • | EMC Corporation / Documentum, Inc. — October 14, 2003; |
| • | Interwoven Inc. / iManage, Inc. — August 6, 2003; |
| • | Ascential Software / Mercator Software, Inc. — August 4, 2003; |
| • | Hyperion Solutions Corporation / Brio Software, Inc. — July 23, 2003; |
| • | EMC Corporation / Legato Systems, Inc. — July 8, 2003; and |
| • | PeopleSoft, Inc. / J.D. Edwards — June 16, 2003. |
In selecting the transactions identified above, Goldman Sachs used its experience and professional judgment.
For each of the selected acquisitions, Goldman Sachs calculated and compared the aggregate consideration as a multiple of last twelve months revenues, or LTM Revenue, next twelve months estimated revenue, or NTM Revenue, and next twelve months estimated earnings, or NTM P/E. NTM revenue estimates were derived from Wall Street research at the time the transaction was announced, while NTM P/E estimates were calculated per the IBES median at the time the transaction was announced. The following table presents the results of these analyses:
| Aggregate Capitalization |
Range |
Mean |
Median | |||
| LTM Revenue |
1.0x – 8.9x | 3.3x | 2.6x | |||
| NTM Revenue |
1.0x – 5.9x | 2.7x | 2.4x | |||
| NTM P/E |
20.1x – 85.8x | 44.3x | 36.9x |
Goldman Sachs prepared the foregoing analysis for purposes of providing the Siebel System board of directors with an illustration of the aggregate consideration in the selected acquisitions as a multiple of each of LTM Revenue, NTM Revenue and NTM P/E. The foregoing multiples provide context as to how the aggregate consideration in the selected transactions relates to the specifically-identified financial data, and was presented to the Siebel Systems board of directors as general reference material for their consideration of the relationship between aggregate consideration paid by acquirers and the enumerated financial data. The analysis’ findings were not intended to be direct comparisons of the multiples in the Siebel System merger against the referenced financial data.
For each of the selected transactions, Goldman Sachs calculated and compared the premium paid by the acquirer to the undisturbed stock price of the target company. The following table presents the results of this analysis.
| Range |
Mean |
Median |
Siebel Systems | |||||
| Premium to undisturbed price |
(10.5%) – 87.5% | 34.4% | 27.1% | 16.8 | ||||
| Premium to: |
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| 5-day prior price |
(11.0%) – 93.6% | 36.0% | 32.8% | 23.7 | ||||
| 10-day prior price |
(9.2%) – 101.2% | 38.6% | 36.4% | 25.6 | ||||
| 20-day prior price |
(4.5%) – 106.4% | 46.1% | 40.1% | 26.7 |
Goldman Sachs also calculated the premiums above for Siebel Systems net of cash for the periods presented above. Goldman Sachs did not analyze the premiums paid, on a net of cash basis, in the comparable transactions
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because an analysis of premiums paid on an ex-cash basis is meaningful only for target companies that have significantly high cash balances as a percentage of their equity values, such as Siebel Systems, unlike the majority of other target companies in the comparable transactions.
Pro Forma Merger Analysis. Goldman Sachs prepared pro forma analyses of the financial impact of the Siebel Systems merger using estimates of calendar years 2005 and 2006 cash earnings for Siebel Systems and Oracle, as estimated based on (i) publicly available information about Oracle, (ii) IBES consensus median estimates of calendar years 2005 and 2006 cash earnings for Siebel Systems and Oracle as of September 9, 2005 and (iii) estimates prepared by Siebel Systems management as of August 26, 2005. For calendar year 2006, Goldman Sachs compared estimated cash earnings per fully diluted shares of Oracle common stock, on an Oracle stand alone basis, to pro forma cash earnings per fully diluted shares of Oracle common stock, after giving effect to the completion of the Siebel Systems merger. Goldman Sachs performed the pro forma merger analyses using both a 100% cash consideration scenario and a 30% stock and 70% cash consideration scenario. For purposes of this analysis, Goldman Sachs assumed that the estimates prepared by Siebel Systems’ management relating to Siebel Systems’ cash earnings for the calendar year 2006 were reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting Siebel Systems’ best currently available estimates and judgments. Goldman Sachs also assumed that all regulatory and other consents and approvals necessary for the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger will be obtained without any adverse effect on Siebel Systems, Oracle or New Oracle, or on the expected benefits of the Siebel Systems merger in a way meaningful to the pro forma merger analysis. Based on these analyses, the proposed Siebel Systems merger would be:
| • | dilutive to Oracle’s cash earnings per share in calendar years 2005 and 2006 using the IBES estimates under both the 100% cash consideration and the 30% stock and 70% cash consideration models; and |
| • | dilutive to Oracle’s cash earnings per share in calendar year 2005 and accretive to Oracle’s cash earnings per share in calendar year 2006, in each case using Siebel Systems management estimates under both the 100% cash consideration and the 30% stock and 70% cash consideration models. |
Contribution Analysis. Goldman Sachs reviewed specific historical and estimated future operating and financial information, including revenues, operating income and net income on a cash basis for Siebel Systems and Oracle. Estimates of future operating and financial performance of Siebel Systems were based on estimates provided by Siebel Systems management and IBES. Estimates of future operating and financial performance of Oracle were based on estimates provided by IBES. Goldman Sachs calculated that Siebel Systems stockholders would receive 7.7% of the outstanding common equity of the combined company following completion of the Siebel Systems merger assuming for illustrative purposes an all stock consideration transaction at an implied exchange ratio based on the $10.66 implied value of the per share merger consideration as of September 9, 2005 and the $13.28 closing price of Oracle on September 9, 2005. Goldman Sachs then analyzed the relative income statement contributions of Siebel Systems and Oracle to the combined company following completion of the Siebel Systems merger based on actual calendar year 2004 and estimated calendar years 2005 and 2006. For purposes of this analysis, Goldman Sachs assumed that the estimates prepared by Siebel Systems’ management relating to Siebel Systems’ future operating and financial information for calendar years 2005 and 2006 were reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting Siebel Systems’ best currently available estimates and judgments. Goldman Sachs also assumed that all regulatory and other consents and approvals necessary for the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger will be obtained without any adverse effect on Siebel Systems, Oracle or New Oracle, or the expected benefits of the Siebel Systems merger in any way meaningful to the contribution analysis. The following table presents the results of this analysis:
Siebel Systems Income Statement Contributions to Combined Company
| Revenue |
Operating Income |
Cash Net Income |
Siebel Systems Outstanding Common Equity(1) | |||||||||||
| Management |
IBES |
Management |
IBES |
Management |
IBES |
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| CY2004A |
11.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 7.7% | |||||||
| CY2005E |
8.9% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 7.7% | |||||||
| CY2006E |
9.1% | 8.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 7.7% | |||||||
| (1) | For illustrative purposes, assumes an all stock consideration transaction. |
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Goldman Sachs further analyzed the implied relative equity ownership of the stockholders of each of Siebel Systems and Oracle of the combined company following completion of an illustrative all stock consideration merger. Goldman Sachs applied a weighted average of Siebel Systems’ and Oracle’s multiples of revenue, operating income and net income on a cash basis to both Siebel Systems’ and Oracle’s, respective actual calendar year 2004 and estimated calendar years 2005 and 2006 financial data and assumptions provided by, in the case of Siebel Systems, Siebel Systems management and IBES and, in the case of Oracle, IBES, and then adding to each of these calculations the cash position and subtracting the outstanding debt of Siebel Systems and Oracle. The following table presents the results of this analysis:
Implied Equity Contribution of Siebel Systems to Combined Company
| Revenue |
Operating Income |
Cash Net Income |
Siebel Systems Outstanding Common Equity(1) | |||||||||||
| Management |
IBES |
Management |
IBES |
Management |
IBES |
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| CY2004A |
13.6% | 13.6% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 7.7% | |||||||
| CY2005E |
11.4% | 11.0% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 7.7% | |||||||
| CY2006E |
11.6% | 10.7% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 7.7% | |||||||
| (1) | For illustrative purposes, assumes an all stock consideration transaction. |
The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and is not necessarily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. Selecting portions of the analyses or of the summary set forth above, without considering the analyses as a whole, could create an incomplete view of the processes underlying Goldman Sachs’ opinion. In arriving at its fairness determination, Goldman Sachs considered the results of all of its analyses and did not attribute any particular weight to any factor or analysis considered by it. Rather, Goldman Sachs made its determination as to fairness on the basis of its experience and professional judgment after considering the results of all of its analyses. No company or transaction used in the above analyses as a comparison is directly comparable to Siebel Systems or Oracle or the contemplated Siebel Systems merger.
Goldman Sachs prepared these analyses for purposes of Goldman Sachs’ providing its opinion to the Siebel Systems board of directors as to the fairness from a financial point of view of the stock consideration and the cash consideration to be received by the holders of Siebel Systems common stock, taken in the aggregate, pursuant to the merger agreement. These analyses do not purport to be appraisals or necessarily reflect the prices at which businesses or securities actually may be sold. Analyses based upon forecasts of future results are not necessarily indicative of actual future results, which may be significantly more or less favorable than suggested by these analyses. Because these analyses are inherently subject to uncertainty, being based upon numerous factors or events beyond the control of the parties or their respective advisors, none of Siebel Systems, Oracle, Goldman Sachs or any other person assumes responsibility if future results are materially different from those forecast.
The implied $10.66 per share merger consideration was determined through arms’-length negotiations between Siebel Systems and Oracle and was approved by the Siebel Systems board of directors. Goldman Sachs provided advice to Siebel Systems during these negotiations. Goldman Sachs did not, however, recommend any specific amount of consideration to Siebel Systems or its board of directors or that any specific amount of consideration constituted the only appropriate consideration for the Siebel Systems merger.
As described above, Goldman Sachs’ opinion to the Siebel Systems board of directors was one of many factors taken into consideration by the Siebel Systems board of directors in making its determination to approve the merger agreement. The foregoing summary does not purport to be a complete description of the analyses performed by Goldman Sachs in connection with the fairness opinion, rather the summary includes all material information regarding the analyses undertaken and factors considered in the fairness determination made by Goldman Sachs.
Goldman Sachs and its affiliates, as part of their investment banking business, are continually engaged in performing financial analyses with respect to businesses and their securities in connection with mergers and
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acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive biddings, secondary distributions of listed and unlisted securities, private placements and other transactions as well as for estate, corporate and other purposes. Goldman Sachs has acted as Siebel Systems’ financial advisor in connection with, and has participated in certain of the negotiations leading to, the transaction contemplated by the merger agreement. In addition, Goldman Sachs may provide investment banking services to Siebel Systems and Oracle in the future. In connection with the above-described investment banking services, Goldman Sachs may receive compensation.
Goldman Sachs is a full service securities firm engaged, either directly or through its affiliates, in securities trading, investment management, financial planning and benefits counseling, risk management, hedging, financing and brokerage activities for both companies and individuals. In the ordinary course of these activities, Goldman Sachs may provide such services to Siebel Systems, Oracle and their respective affiliates, may actively trade the debt and equity securities (or related derivative securities) of Siebel Systems and Oracle for their own account and for the accounts of their customers and may at any time hold long and short positions of such securities.
The Siebel Systems board of directors selected Goldman Sachs as its financial advisor because it is an internationally recognized investment banking firm that has substantial experience in transactions similar to the contemplated merger. Pursuant to a letter agreement, dated May 13, 2005, Siebel Systems engaged Goldman Sachs to act as Siebel Systems’ financial advisor in connection with the possible sale of all or a portion of Siebel Systems. Pursuant to the terms of this engagement letter, as amended, Siebel Systems has agreed to pay Goldman Sachs a transaction fee expected to be approximately $18 million, all of which is payable upon consummation of the Siebel Systems merger.
In addition, Siebel Systems has agreed to reimburse Goldman Sachs for its reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees and disbursements, and to indemnify Goldman Sachs and related persons against various liabilities, including certain liabilities under the U.S. federal securities laws.
Oracle Board of Directors’ Reasons for the Merger
Oracle’s strategy of actively pursuing acquisitions, particularly in the enterprise applications sector, is based on its view that the software industry is consolidating, that enterprise customers are seeking to deal with fewer suppliers, and that substantial efficiencies can be achieved by combining additional enterprise applications within the Oracle product family. Oracle is pursuing the Siebel Systems merger in particular because of Siebel Systems’ leadership position in the important area of customer relationship management software.
The Oracle board of directors approved the Siebel Systems merger, the merger agreement and the related transactions after determining that the Siebel Systems merger, the merger agreement and the related transactions are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Oracle and its stockholders. In the course of reaching that determination, the Oracle board of directors considered a number of factors and risks in its deliberations, ultimately concluding that the potentially favorable factors outweighed the negative factors and risks. The Oracle board of directors viewed the following factors as generally supporting its decision to approve the business combination with Siebel Systems:
| • | the likelihood that the Siebel Systems merger will be completed on a timely basis; |
| • | the competitive and market environments in which Oracle and Siebel Systems operate; |
| • | historical and current information concerning Siebel Systems’ and Oracle’s respective businesses, financial performance and condition, operations, management, competitive positions and prospects, before and after giving effect to the Siebel Systems merger and the Siebel Systems merger’s potential effect on stockholder value; |
| • | the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, including: |
| • | the limitation on New Oracle’s obligations to issue shares in the Siebel Systems merger in the following two respects: (1) not more than 30% of the outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock can be converted into shares of New Oracle common stock in the Siebel Systems merger and (2) if the Average Oracle Stock Price is less than $10.72, the number of New Oracle shares that can be issued in respect of a Siebel Systems share will be fixed at .9944; |
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| • | that prior to completion of the transaction Siebel Systems must obtain Oracle’s consent before taking a number of actions that relate to the conduct of Siebel System’s business; |
| • | restrictions on Siebel System’s ability to solicit other acquisition proposals; and |
| • | Siebel System’s agreement to pay Oracle a $140 million termination fee in connection with certain terminations of the merger agreement. |
Oracle’s board of directors also considered a number of potentially countervailing factors and risks, including the following:
| • | the dilution associated with the shares that New Oracle could be required to issue under Siebel Systems merger; |
| • | the recent financial results and projected financial results for Siebel Systems; |
| • | the limitations imposed by the federal securities laws on Oracle’s ability to repurchase shares of Oracle common stock from the announcement of the transaction through the special meeting; |
| • | the risk that the Siebel Systems merger might not be consummated in a timely manner or that the closing of the Siebel Systems merger will not occur despite the parties’ efforts; |
| • | the negative impact of any customer confusion or delay in purchase commitments or the potential loss of one or more large customers as a result of any such customer’s unwillingness to do business with the combined company; |
| • | potential disruption to partner and/or channel relationships; |
| • | possible loss of key management, technical or other personnel; |
| • | the effort and distraction required of Oracle personnel, and the substantial expenses to be absorbed by Oracle, in connection with attempting to complete the Siebel Systems merger; |
| • | the challenges and costs of combining the operations of two independent software companies, including the risks that delays or difficulties in completing the integration could adversely affect the combined company’s operating results and preclude the achievement of some anticipated benefits; |
| • | the risk that anticipated product synergies, cost savings, product integration and interoperability will not be realized; and |
| • | various other applicable risks associated with the combined company and the transaction, including those described in the section of this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Risk Factors.” |
In view of the wide variety of factors and risks considered in connection with its evaluation of the business combination with Siebel Systems and the complexity of these matters, the Oracle board of directors did not find it useful, and did not attempt to, quantify, rank or otherwise assign relative weights to these factors and risks. In considering the factors and risks described above, individual members of the Oracle board of directors may have given different weight to different factors. The Oracle board of directors conducted an overall analysis of the factors described above, including discussions with, and questioning of, Oracle’s management and Oracle’s legal and financial advisors, and considered the factors overall to be favorable to, and to support, its determination.
Interests of Certain Persons in the Siebel Systems Merger
In considering the recommendation of the Siebel Systems board of directors with respect to adopting the merger agreement, Siebel Systems stockholders should be aware that certain Siebel Systems directors and executive officers have interests in the Siebel Systems merger that are different from, or in addition to, their interests as Siebel Systems stockholders. These interests create a potential conflict of interest. The Siebel Systems board of directors was aware of these potential conflicts of interest during its deliberations on the merits of the Siebel Systems merger and in making its decision in approving the Siebel Systems merger, the merger agreement and the related transactions.
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Indemnification and Insurance
The merger agreement provides that Siebel Systems, as the surviving corporation in the Siebel Systems merger, will observe, to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, all rights of persons who were present or former directors and officers of Siebel Systems before the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger to indemnification, advancement of expenses and exculpation for acts and omissions as directors and officers of Siebel Systems occurring before the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, as provided in the Siebel Systems certificate of incorporation and bylaws (as in effect on September 12, 2005) and in indemnification agreements (as in effect on September 12, 2005 and identified in the merger agreement) and substantially similar new indemnification agreements.
The merger agreement further provides that Siebel Systems, as the surviving corporation in the Siebel Systems merger, will fulfill any obligations pursuant to the Siebel Systems certificate of incorporation, bylaws, any indemnification agreement in effect on September 12, 2005 or substantially similar indemnification agreements entered into prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger and will indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, persons who were present or former directors and officers of Siebel Systems before the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger.
In addition, the merger agreement provides that, for a period of six years after the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, Siebel Systems, as the surviving corporation in the Siebel Systems merger, will maintain in effect Siebel Systems’ existing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy as of September 12, 2005, or a policy of comparable coverage, for the benefit of the persons who were present or former directors and officers of Siebel Systems before the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger with respect to their acts or omissions as directors and officers of Siebel Systems prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, provided such insurance coverage is available for Siebel Systems’ directors and officers. If the annual premiums payable for such insurance coverage exceed 200% of the annual premium paid by Siebel Systems for the existing policy in effect as of September 12, 2005, the surviving corporation may reduce the amount of coverage reasonably procurable for a premium equal to that amount.
Pending Derivative Litigation
On April 12, 2004, Pamela Plotkin filed a derivative action purportedly on behalf of Siebel Systems in San Mateo County Superior Court against the company and certain current and former members of the board of directors relating to predicted adoption rates of Siebel v7.0 and certain customer satisfaction surveys. The action is captioned Plotkin, derivatively on behalf of Siebel Systems, Inc. v. T. Siebel et al., No. CIV 438635. (A description of this action and a related federal class action is contained in the Form 10-Q filed by the company for the quarter ending September 30, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference.) Once the merger is complete, Ms. Plotkin will cease to be a shareholder of Siebel Systems. As such, in accordance with applicable case law, Ms. Plotkin would most likely lose standing to continue to pursue the derivative claims asserted in that action. As a result, the claims against the defendants would likely be dismissed. (On December 1, 2005, Ms. Plotkin filed a motion for leave to file an amended complaint in that action to assert direct class action claims relating to the proposed acquisition of Siebel Systems by Oracle. See discussion on pages 26 and 27.)
Options and Restricted Stock Held by Directors
Non-Employee Directors. The members of the Siebel Systems board of directors who are not Siebel Systems employees are: James C. Gaither, C. Scott Hartz, Marc F. Racicot, Eric E. Schmidt, Ph.D. and John W. White (the “Siebel Systems non-employee directors”).
Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement and the Siebel Systems 1996 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, each Siebel Systems stock option outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger will be converted automatically into an option to purchase shares of Oracle common stock on substantially the same terms and conditions (including vesting schedule) as applied to such Siebel Systems stock option immediately prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger. The number of shares and
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exercise price of each option will be appropriately adjusted to reflect the Option Exchange Ratio (as defined in “The Merger Agreement—Siebel Systems Stock Options”). As of September 12, 2005, Mr. Gaither held options to purchase 428,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock, of which 18,000 shares were unvested; Mr. Hartz held options to purchase 80,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock, of which 48,000 shares were unvested; Mr. Racicot held options to purchase 120,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock, of which 36,000 shares were unvested; Dr. Schmidt held options to purchase 726,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock, of which 18,000 shares were unvested; and Mr. White held options to purchase 80,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock, of which 60,000 shares were unvested. None of the Siebel Systems non-employee directors will be elected or appointed to the Oracle board of directors as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger. As such, in accordance with the terms of the Siebel Systems 1996 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, options held by Siebel Systems non-employee directors that are vested as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger terminate unless exercised prior to the earlier of the end of the 90-day period following the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger or the expiration of the option. Option shares that remain unvested as of the effective time of the merger will terminate at the effective time of the merger. The dollar value of in-the-money options held by Siebel Systems non-employee directors that will be vested as of December 31, 2005 is approximately $2,071,570 (based on the cash consideration of $10.66 per share, minus the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares held).
In addition, each share of Siebel Systems restricted common stock that remains unvested or unissued as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger will be converted automatically into shares of Oracle restricted common stock and will remain subject to its existing vesting and other conditions. The number of shares of Oracle common stock subject to each such assumed restricted common stock grant will be appropriately adjusted to reflect the Option Exchange Ratio. As of September 12, 2005, each of Messrs. Gaither, Hartz, Racicot, and White and Dr. Schmidt held 3,750 shares of Siebel Systems restricted common stock. Such shares are scheduled, by their terms, to vest in full on January 31, 2006. As of September 12, 2005, the Siebel Systems non-employee directors beneficially owned an aggregate of 361,614 shares of Siebel Systems common stock.
Employee Directors. The members of the Siebel Systems board of directors who are Siebel Systems employees are: Thomas M. Siebel, Patricia A. House and George T. Shaheen.
Each Siebel Systems stock option held by Mr. Siebel and by Ms. House immediately prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger will be converted automatically into an option to purchase shares of Oracle common stock on substantially the same terms and conditions (including vesting schedule) as applied to such Siebel Systems stock option immediate prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger. The number of shares and exercise price of each option will be appropriately adjusted to reflect the Option Exchange Ratio. As of September 12, 2005, Mr. Siebel held options to purchase 11,186,134 shares of Siebel Systems common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $4.38 per share, all of which were vested. As of September 12, 2005, Ms. House held options to purchase 7,060,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $3.65 per share, of which 114,296 shares were unvested. Pursuant to the voting and consulting agreement (described below) between Siebel Systems, Mr. Siebel and certain affiliates of Mr. Siebel, Mr. Siebel has agreed to provide consulting services to Oracle and of its affiliates during the period beginning on the closing date of the Siebel Systems merger and ending April 30, 2008, or such longer period as may be agreed to by the parties (the “consultancy period”). As such, in accordance with the terms of the Siebel Systems 1996 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, options held by Mr. Siebel as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger may be exercised until the earlier of the end of the 90-day period following the termination of the consultancy period or the expiration of such option. Ms. House will not be elected or appointed to the board of directors of Oracle as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger. As such, in accordance with the terms of the Siebel Systems 1996 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, options held by Ms. House that are vested as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger will terminate unless exercised prior to the earlier of the end of the 90-day period following the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger or the expiration of such option. Option shares held by Ms. House that remain unvested as of the effective time of the merger will terminate at the effective time of the merger.
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Each Siebel Systems stock option granted to Mr. Shaheen prior to his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of Siebel Systems in April 2005 and held by Mr. Shaheen immediately prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger will be converted automatically into an option to purchase shares of Oracle common stock on substantially the same terms and conditions (including vesting schedule) as applied to such Siebel Systems stock option immediately prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger. The number of shares and exercise price of each option will be appropriately adjusted to reflect the Option Exchange Ratio. As of September 12, 2005, Mr. Shaheen held options to purchase 1,556,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock granted to Mr. Shaheen in consideration for his services on the Siebel Systems board of directors, of which 23,000 were unvested. Of the 1,556,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock subject to options, 1,440,000 shares are held for the benefit of Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting LLP) pursuant to an agreement between Mr. Shaheen and Accenture. Mr. Shaheen has disclaimed beneficial ownership of these shares. None of the remaining 116,000 shares have an exercise price below the cash consideration of $10.66 per share. In connection with his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Siebel Systems, Mr. Shaheen agreed that all existing stock options and restricted stock granted to Mr. Shaheen in his capacity as a member of Siebel Systems’ board of directors ceased vesting as of the first day of his employment. As of September 12, 2005, Mr. Shaheen beneficially owned an aggregate of 146,641 shares of Siebel Systems common stock.
In addition, in connection with his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Siebel Systems, Mr. Shaheen was granted (i) an option to purchase an additional 2,000,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock at a per share exercise price of $9.00 (the “Shaheen Option”) and (ii) an award of 350,000 restricted stock units (the “Shaheen Restricted Stock Units”). The Shaheen Option and Shaheen Restricted Stock Units that remain unvested or unissued as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger will be subject to the terms of Mr. Shaheen’s offer of employment with Siebel Systems (please see “Offer Letter of Employment with George T. Shaheen” below).
Offer Letter of Employment with George T. Shaheen
Siebel Systems entered into an offer letter of employment with George T. Shaheen, its Chief Executive Officer, effective as of April 12, 2005. Under the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Shaheen’s 2005 annual base salary is $1,000,000 and target annual bonus is 125% of his base salary (but may be increased up to 200% of his base salary for substantially exceeding certain objectives set by the Siebel Systems board of directors). For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Mr. Shaheen’s guaranteed annual bonus is $1,250,000, pro-rated for the portion of the year that Mr. Shaheen was employed by Siebel Systems, subject to applicable tax withholding. On April 30, 2005, Mr. Shaheen was granted the Shaheen Option to purchase 2,000,000 shares, which are scheduled to vest over a five-year period, and the Shaheen Restricted Stock Units, of which 150,000 shares vested on June 30, 2005 and the remaining 200,000 shares are scheduled to vest on April 13, 2007.
Mr. Shaheen’s offer of employment provides that in the event of the consummation of a change in control of Siebel Systems (which the Siebel Systems merger will constitute for this purpose), upon the execution by Mr. Shaheen of a release of claims and a two-year consulting agreement (which will include a non-competition agreement), Mr. Shaheen will receive:
| • | a lump sum payment of two years’ base salary and target bonus (which amount will be deemed in part an advance payment for the two-year consulting agreement); |
| • | reimbursement of medical benefit plan premiums for one year following the date of termination; |
| • | immediate vesting in full of the Shaheen Option and any unvested shares pursuant to the Shaheen Restricted Stock Units; and |
| • | a one-year period following termination of employment to exercise vested options, including the Shaheen Option, to the extent such options do not otherwise expire prior to or during this one-year period. |
Compensation received by Mr. Shaheen in connection with post-termination employment with another company will not reduce any severance payment provided under his offer letter of employment.
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Mr. Shaheen is not expected to be employed by Oracle or Siebel Systems following the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger. Upon the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger, Mr. Shaheen will be entitled to receive the severance benefits described above. Mr. Shaheen will not be entitled to any additional severance benefits in the event that he is terminated without cause following the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger. In accordance with the terms of his offer letter of employment, Mr. Shaheen will have a one-year period following termination of his employment to exercise his vested options. Mr. Shaheen will be entitled to receive severance benefits described above, subject to signing a release of claims and a two-year consulting agreement (which will include a non-competition agreement) with Oracle effective upon the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger. Mr. Shaheen will receive no additional payments or stock option grants for any services under the consulting agreement.
Mr. Shaheen’s employment agreement also provides that in the event any payment or benefit that he would receive from Siebel Systems as a result of the occurrence of a change in control would constitute a “parachute payment” pursuant to Section 280G of the Code, as amended, and be subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code, Siebel Systems shall increase such payment or benefit by an additional amount so as to ensure that Mr. Shaheen does not bear the economic burden of such excise tax or incur taxes on such increase in payment or benefit, provided that Mr. Shaheen uses commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with Siebel Systems to reduce the excise tax and the increase in payment or benefit during the course of his employment or before, after and in connection with any change in control. A substantial portion of the payments of base salary and bonus discussed above, as well as the value of the vested Shaheen Option and Shaheen Restricted Stock Units, are expected to constitute parachute payments and thus trigger the obligation of Siebel Systems to increase the payments.
Change in Control Arrangements
Senior Executive Retention Benefit Plan. Edward Y. Abbo, Peter Burridge, Bruce A. Cleveland, Kenneth A. Goldman, Perry Keating, Steven M. Mankoff, Leslie J. Rechan, and George T. Shaheen, along with several other non-Section 16 officers (each, an “executive officer” and, collectively, the “executive officers”), are participants under the Senior Executive Retention Benefit Plan (the “Executive Retention Plan”). Under the Executive Retention Plan, in the event that, within 12 months following the consummation of a change in control of Siebel Systems (which the Siebel Systems merger will constitute for this purpose):
| • | the employment of an executive officer with Siebel Systems is involuntarily terminated without cause (which means (i) a material act of dishonesty in connection with his employment with Siebel Systems; (ii) conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony; (iii) gross misconduct in connection with the performance of his duties that is not cured within 30 days following written explanation by Siebel Systems; (iv) death or permanent disability preventing him from performing the usual and necessary functions of his position; (v) willful material breach of his obligations as an employee of Siebel Systems that is not cured within 30 days following written explanation by Siebel Systems; or (vi) willful failure to materially comply with policies of Siebel Systems that is not cured within 30 days following written explanation by Siebel Systems); or |
| • | the executive officer voluntarily resigns for good reason (which means the voluntary resignation from employment by the executive officer following the occurrence of one or more of the following (without cure within 30 days following written notice by the executive officer to Siebel Systems): (i) a reduction of at least 10% in the executive officer’s target earnings; (ii) the failure to provide the executive officer with benefits that, in the aggregate, are substantially comparable in value to those to which similarly-situated employees of the surviving entity following a change in control event are entitled; (iii) a change in an executive officer’s principal work location to a location more than 50 miles from such executive officer’s principal work location immediately prior to the Siebel Systems merger, without such executive officer’s written consent; or (iv) any material reduction in the executive officer’s duties or responsibilities (other than a reduction solely by reason of the executive officer’s duties or responsibilities being performed in a company that is substantially larger than Siebel Systems), |
then such executive officer would be entitled to receive:
| • | cash payment(s) equal to 18 months of such executive officer’s annual base salary and maximum target annual bonus or commissions for the year in which such executive officer is terminated; |
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| • | continuation of health and welfare benefits for a period of 18 months; and |
| • | immediate acceleration of all unvested stock awards held by the executive officer and removal of any holding periods applicable to any stock awards held by the executive officer. |
As a condition to receiving benefits under the Executive Retention Plan, each eligible executive officer must execute a general release of claims in favor of Siebel Systems.
Oracle has not yet determined whether the Siebel Systems executive officers will be employed by New Oracle or Siebel Systems following the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger. If an executive officer is terminated by New Oracle without cause or resigns for good reason following the consummation of the Siebel Systems merger, then such executive officer would be entitled to receive the severance benefits under the Executive Retention Plan described above.
For illustrative purposes only, the table below sets forth hypothetical amounts and shares subject to stock awards that each executive officer (as of the date of the merger agreement) may be entitled to pursuant to the Executive Retention Plan as if such payments become payable as of December 31, 2005:
| Executive Officer |
Cash Payment |
Health and Welfare Benefit Premiums(1) |
Unvested Stock Awards as of December 31, 2005 |
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| Edward Y. Abbo |
$ | 1,272,000 | $ | 24,552 | 295,000 | ||||||
| Peter Burridge(2) |
$ | 927,420 | $ | 10,295 | 200,000 | ||||||
| Bruce Cleveland |
$ | 1,500,000 | $ | 24,552 | 400,000 | ||||||
| Kenneth A. Goldman |
$ | 1,272,000 | $ | 24,552 | 2,085,000 | ||||||
| Perry E. Keating |
$ | (3 | ) | $ | (3 | ) | 0 | (4) | |||
| Steven M. Mankoff |
$ | 1,018,155 | $ | 24,552 | 345,000 | ||||||
| Leslie J. Rechan |
$ | 984,165 | $ | 24,552 | 462,500 | ||||||
| (1) | Based upon each executive officer’s elections and benefit costs as of October 30, 2005. |
| (2) | The cash payment to Mr. Burridge is to be made in Singaporean dollars. The cash payment reflected hereto is denominated in U.S. dollars and is based upon a conversion rate as of November 16, 2005 of 0.58. |
| (3) | Mr. Keating served as Senior Vice President of Siebel Systems as of the adoption of the merger agreement. Mr. Keating resigned as of November 30, 2005. In connection with his resignation, and in consideration of a general release of claims, Mr. Keating will receive from Siebel Systems a lump sum payment of $600,000, less state and federal withholdings. |
| (4) | Mr. Keating’s options to purchase 250,000 shares of Siebel Systems common stock were granted on October 31, 2005 and were therefore not subject to accelerated vesting under the Executive Retention Plan. |
Executive Offer Letters of Employment. The Executive Retention Plan provides that if an executive officer has executed an individually negotiated employment agreement with Siebel Systems relating to severance benefits that are in effect on his or her termination date and which, in the plan administrator’s determination, provides for severance benefits that are greater in value than the severance benefits provided for by the Executive Retention Plan, such executive officer’s severance benefit, if any, shall be governed by the terms of such individually negotiated employment agreement. Siebel Systems has entered into employment agreements with certain of its executive officers that contain severance provisions that may be triggered in connection with the Siebel Systems merger. The plan administrator has determined that, other than for Mr. Shaheen, the severance benefits provided by the Executive Retention Plan are greater in value than each executive officer’s individually negotiated employment agreement, and therefore the Executive Retention Plan will govern each executive officer’s severance benefits. These executive officers would not be entitled to additional benefits under their individually negotiated employment agreements. The severance benefits for Mr. Shaheen will be governed by his individually negotiated employment agreement with Siebel Systems. Mr. Shaheen would not entitled to additional benefits under the Executive Retention Plan.
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Voting and Consulting Agreement
On September 12, 2005, Thomas M. Siebel, Thomas M. Siebel as Trustee of the Siebel Living Trust u/a/d 7/29/93, Siebel Asset Management, L.P., and Siebel Asset Management III, L.P. (each, a “Siebel Agreement Stockholder” and, collectively, the “Siebel Agreement Stockholders”), who, as of the date of September 11, 2005, beneficially owned in the aggregate approximately seven percent of the outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock, entered into a voting and consulting agreement with Oracle (the “voting and consulting agreement”).
Pursuant to the voting and consulting agreement, the Siebel Agreement Stockholders have agreed that they will vote their shares of Siebel Systems common stock in favor of: (i) the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement; and (ii) each of the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
In addition, Mr. Siebel agreed to provide consulting services to Oracle or any of its affiliates during the period beginning on the closing date of the Siebel Systems merger and ending April 30, 2008, or such longer period as may be agreed to by the parties. Mr. Siebel would be reimbursed for any necessary and reasonable business expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his duties as a consultant. During the consulting term under the voting and consulting agreement, Mr. Siebel’s options to purchase shares of Siebel Systems common stock, which will be converted into options to purchase shares of Oracle common stock, will remain outstanding in accordance with their terms.
Mr. Siebel has further agreed that, during the consulting term, he will not directly or indirectly (i) engage in, whether as an employee, agent, consultant, advisor, independent contractor, proprietor, partner, officer, director or otherwise, or have any ownership interest in (except for ownership of one percent or less of any publicly-held entity), or participate in or facilitate the financing, operation, management or control of, any firm partnership, corporation, entity or business that engages or participates in a business which is competitive in any way with the business of Siebel Systems and its affiliates as conducted as of the date of the voting and consulting agreement (a “competing business purpose”); (ii) assist any firm partnership, corporation, entity or business in developing, establishing, or engaging or participating in, a competing business purpose; or (iii) interfere with the business of Oracle or any of its affiliates, or approach, contact or solicit Oracle’s, or any of its affiliates’ customers in connection with a competing business purpose.
Oracle accounts for acquisitions under Financial Accounting Board Statement No. 141, Business Combinations. In accordance with business combination accounting, Oracle allocates the purchase price of acquired companies to the tangible and intangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed as well as in-process research and development based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets will be recorded as goodwill.
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following discussion summarizes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers that are expected to apply generally to U.S. holders (as defined below) of Siebel Systems common stock. For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. holder” is a beneficial owner of a share of Siebel Systems common stock that is:
| • | a citizen or individual resident of the United States, |
| • | a corporation or other entity taxable as a corporation, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof, or |
| • | an estate or trust the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source. |
This discussion is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable Treasury regulations, administrative interpretations and court decisions as in effect as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, all of which may change, possibly with retroactive effect. This discussion assumes that the
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mergers will be completed in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement. No ruling has been or will be sought from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers, and the following summary is not binding on the IRS or the courts. As a result, the IRS could adopt a contrary position, and such a contrary position could be sustained by a court.
This discussion only addresses U.S. holders who hold shares of Siebel Systems common stock as capital assets and does not purport to be a complete analysis of all potential tax effects of the mergers. In addition, this discussion does not address the tax consequences of transactions effectuated prior to or after the mergers (whether or not such transactions occur in connection with the mergers), including, without limitation, any exercise of a Siebel Systems option or the acquisition or disposition of shares of Siebel Systems common stock other than pursuant to the mergers. It does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be important to a U.S. holder in light of that holder’s particular circumstances or to a U.S. holder subject to special rules, such as:
| • | U.S. holders subject to special treatment under the U.S. federal income tax laws (for example, brokers or dealers in securities, financial institutions, mutual funds, insurance companies, or tax-exempt organizations), |
| • | a U.S. holder that holds Siebel Systems common stock as part of a hedge, appreciated financial position, straddle, conversion transaction or other risk reduction strategy, |
| • | a U.S. holder whose functional currency for U.S. federal income tax purposes is not the U.S. dollar, |
| • | a partnership or other entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, |
| • | a U.S. holder liable for the alternative minimum tax, |
| • | a U.S. holder who acquired Siebel Systems common stock pursuant to the exercise of options or otherwise as compensation, |
| • | a U.S. holder that holds Siebel Systems common stock which constitutes either “qualified small business stock” for purposes of Section 1202 of the Code or “section 1244 stock” for purposes of Section 1244 of the Code, or |
| • | a Siebel Systems stockholder who actually or constructively owns one percent or more of Oracle common stock. |
This discussion of material U.S. federal income tax consequences is not a complete analysis or description of all potential U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers. This discussion does not address tax consequences that may vary with, or are contingent on, individual circumstances. In addition, it does not address any non-income tax or any foreign, state or local tax consequences of the mergers. Accordingly, we strongly urge each Siebel Systems stockholder to consult his or her own tax advisor to determine the particular U.S. federal, state or local or foreign income or other tax consequences to him or her of the mergers.
In the opinion of each of Davis Polk & Wardwell and Cooley Godward, the following are the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers to U.S. holders, New Oracle, Oracle, Ozark Merger Sub, Siebel Systems and Sierra Merger Sub (the “registration statement tax opinions”).
Consequences to U.S. Holders Who Do Not Elect Stock
A U.S. holder who does not make a stock election, or who otherwise receives only cash in the transaction as a result of an occurrence described below under the heading “Alternative Taxable Transaction,” will recognize capital gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes equal to the difference between the amount of cash received in the Siebel Systems merger and such holder’s tax basis in the shares of Siebel Systems common stock surrendered therefor. Such gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if, as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, the holding period for such Siebel Systems common stock is more than one year.
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Consequences to U.S. Holders Who Elect Stock
Based on certain representations, covenants, and assumptions described below, all of which must continue to be true and accurate in all material respects as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, it is the opinion of each of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel to Oracle, and Cooley Godward, counsel to Siebel Systems (together with Davis Polk & Wardwell, “tax counsel”), that except as described below under “Alternative Taxable Transaction,” the mergers, taken together, will be treated as exchanges described in Section 351 of the Code.
Except as described below under “Alternative Taxable Transaction,” it is a condition to the mergers that (i) Oracle receive an opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell, dated as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, that (A) for U.S. federal income tax purposes the Oracle merger, taken in and by itself, will constitute a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and/or the exchanges of Oracle common stock and Siebel Systems common stock for New Oracle common stock pursuant to the mergers, taken together, will constitute exchanges described in Section 351 of the Code and (B) Oracle shall not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the mergers and the stockholders of Oracle shall not recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the Oracle merger, and (ii) Siebel Systems receive an opinion from Cooley Godward, dated as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, to the effect that for U.S. federal income tax purposes the exchanges of Oracle common stock and Siebel Systems common stock for New Oracle common stock pursuant to the mergers, taken together, will constitute exchanges described in Section 351 of the Code (such opinions, the “closing date tax opinions”). In the event that either Oracle or Siebel Systems waives this condition and there are any material adverse changes in the U.S. federal income tax consequences to the Siebel Systems stockholders, we will inform you of this decision and ask you to vote on the mergers taking this into consideration.
The registration statement tax opinions have relied, and the closing date tax opinions will each rely, on (1) representations and covenants made by New Oracle, Oracle and Siebel Systems, including those contained in certificates of officers of New Oracle, Oracle and Siebel Systems, and (2) specified assumptions, including an assumption regarding the completion of the mergers in the manner contemplated by the merger agreement. In addition, the opinions of tax counsel have assumed, and tax counsel’s ability to provide the opinions will depend on, the absence of changes in relevant existing facts or in relevant law between the date of this proxy statement/prospectus and the closing date. If any of those representations, covenants or assumptions is inaccurate, the tax consequences of the mergers could differ from those described in the opinions that tax counsel have delivered. Tax counsel’s opinions neither bind the IRS nor preclude the IRS or the courts from adopting a contrary position.
Except as described below under “Alternative Taxable Transaction,” the following are the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers to U.S. holders who elect stock in the Siebel Systems merger. At the time that a U.S. holder makes an election to receive stock, such holder will not know if, and to what extent, the proration procedures will alter the mix of the consideration to be received. As a result, the tax consequences to each U.S. holder will not be ascertainable with certainty until such holder knows the precise amount of New Oracle common stock that will be received in the mergers.
Receipt Solely of New Oracle Common Stock.
If as a result of a stock election, a U.S. holder receives solely New Oracle common stock, the U.S. holder will not recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon its exchange of shares of Siebel Systems common stock for New Oracle common stock. Such holder will have a tax basis in the New Oracle common stock received in the Siebel Systems merger equal to the tax basis of the Siebel Systems common stock surrendered therefor. The holding period for New Oracle common stock received in the Siebel Systems merger will include the holding period for the Siebel Systems common stock surrendered therefor.
Receipt of New Oracle Common Stock and Cash.
If as a result of a stock election, a U.S. holder receives a combination of New Oracle common stock and cash in the Siebel Systems merger, the U.S. holder will recognize gain, but not loss, on the exchange. Subject to
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the discussion below regarding Section 304 of the Code, gain recognized will equal the lesser of the amount of cash received and the gain realized. The gain realized will be the excess of (i) the sum of the fair market value of New Oracle common stock received in the Siebel Systems merger and the amount of cash received in the Siebel Systems merger over (ii) the holder’s tax basis in the Siebel Systems common stock surrendered in the Siebel Systems merger. For this purpose, a holder must calculate gain or loss separately for each identifiable block of shares of Siebel Systems common stock that is surrendered in the exchange, and the holder may not offset a loss recognized on one block of the shares against gain recognized on another block of the shares.
Subject to the discussion below regarding Section 304 of the Code, any gain recognized by such U.S. holder will generally be treated as capital gain. Any gain that is treated as capital gain will be long-term capital gain if the holding period for shares of the Siebel Systems common stock that are surrendered in the exchange is more than one year as of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger.
The aggregate tax basis of the New Oracle common stock received by a U.S. holder will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of the shares of Siebel Systems common stock surrendered in the exchange, decreased by the amount of cash received, and increased by the amount of gain recognized. The holding period of the New Oracle common stock received in the Siebel Systems merger will include the holding period of the shares of Siebel Systems common stock surrendered in exchange therefor.
Application of Section 304 of the Code
The results described above may be altered if, contrary to expectations, Section 304 of the Code applies to the Siebel Systems merger. Section 304 of the Code will apply to the Siebel Systems merger if the Siebel Systems stockholders, in the aggregate, own stock of New Oracle possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power or 50% or more of the total combined value of all classes of stock of New Oracle, taking into account certain constructive ownership rules under the Code and, in the case of a Siebel Systems stockholder who also owns Oracle common stock, taking into account any New Oracle common stock received by such Siebel Systems stockholder in the Oracle merger. In the unlikely event that Section 304 of the Code were to apply to the Siebel Systems merger, U.S. holders of Siebel Systems common stock who do not actually or constructively own any shares of Oracle common stock at the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received and the portion of such U.S. holder’s tax basis in its Siebel Systems common stock that is exchanged for such cash. U.S. holders of Siebel Systems common stock who actually or constructively own shares of Oracle common stock should consult their own tax advisors as to the amount and character of any income in the event that Section 304 of the Code applies to the Siebel Systems merger.
Cash Instead of Fractional Shares
New Oracle intends to take the position that the receipt of cash instead of a fractional share of New Oracle common stock by a U.S. holder of Siebel Systems common stock may be treated as cash received in exchange for Siebel Systems common stock as described above under “Receipt of New Oracle Common Stock and Cash.” It is possible, however, that the receipt of cash instead of a fractional share of New Oracle common stock may be treated as if the U.S. holder received the fractional share in the Siebel Systems merger and then received the cash in redemption of the fractional share, in which case the U.S. holder should generally recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of the cash received instead of the fractional share and the holder’s tax basis allocable to such fractional share.
Information on Mergers to Be Filed with Siebel Systems Stockholders’ Returns
U.S. holders electing to receive New Oracle common stock are required to attach a statement to their tax returns for the year in which the mergers are consummated that contains the information listed in Treasury Regulation Section 1.351-3. Such statement must include their tax basis in their Siebel Systems common stock and a description of the New Oracle common stock received.
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Alternative Taxable Transaction
In the event that Siebel Systems stockholders electing to receive New Oracle common stock hold less than six percent of the issued and outstanding shares of Siebel Systems common stock, the transaction will be completed as a “reverse triangular merger” in which a wholly owned subsidiary of Oracle will merge with and into Siebel Systems, and holders of Siebel Systems common stock will receive only cash consideration in such merger. In that event, U.S. holders will be taxed in the manner described above under “Consequences to U.S. Holders Who Do Not Elect Stock.”
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Payments of cash pursuant to the Siebel Systems merger will be subject to information reporting and backup withholding unless (i) they are received by a corporation or other exempt recipient or (ii) the recipient provides a correct taxpayer identification number and certifies that no loss of exemption from backup withholding has occurred. The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to a U.S. holder will be allowed as a credit against the U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle such U.S. holder to a refund, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.
Consequences to New Oracle, Oracle, Ozark Merger Sub, Siebel Systems and Sierra Merger Sub
None of New Oracle, Oracle, Ozark Merger Sub, Siebel Systems and Sierra Merger Sub will recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the mergers.
United States Antitrust. Under the HSR Act and its associated rules, the Siebel Systems merger may not be completed until notifications have been submitted and certain information and materials have been furnished to and reviewed by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission and the required waiting period has expired or terminated. Oracle and Siebel Systems have filed the required notification and report forms under the HSR Act with the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice. On November 15, 2005, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice informed the parties that its investigation of the proposed transaction was closed. The applicable waiting period under the HSR Act expired on November 18, 2005.
European Union. Both Oracle and Siebel Systems conduct business in member states of the European Union. Council Regulation No. 139/2004 and accompanying regulations require notification to and approval by the European Commission of specific mergers or acquisitions involving parties with worldwide sales and individual European Union sales exceeding specified thresholds before these mergers and acquisitions can be implemented. On November 18, 2005, the parties duly notified the transaction pursuant to the EU Merger Regulation (Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings). On December 22, 2005, the Commission of the European Communities provided to Oracle its decision approving the transaction pursuant to the EU Merger Regulation.
Other Jurisdictions. Oracle and Siebel Systems also have made regulatory filings seeking clearance of the Siebel Systems merger in Brazil, South Africa and South Korea. On December 7, 2005, the antitrust authority of Brazil, CADE, approved the transaction without any conditions or restrictions. Oracle and Siebel Systems expect to make additional regulatory filings in Canada and South Korea, as required. In addition to those countries or jurisdictions described above, Oracle and Siebel Systems own property and conduct operations in a number of foreign countries. In connection with completion of the Siebel Systems merger, the laws of certain of these foreign countries may require the filing of information with, or the obtaining of approval of, governmental authorities therein. Oracle and Siebel Systems are currently evaluating further information regarding the applicability of any such laws and intend to take such action as they may require.
General. There can be no assurance that a challenge to the Siebel Systems merger on antitrust grounds will not be made or, if a challenge is made, that it would not be successful. It is possible that governmental authorities
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having jurisdiction over Oracle and Siebel Systems may seek regulatory concessions as conditions for granting approval of the Siebel Systems merger.
Holders of shares of Siebel Systems common stock are entitled to appraisal rights under Section 262 (“Section 262”) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, provided that they comply with the conditions established by Section 262. Holders of shares of Oracle common stock do not have appraisal rights under Section 262 or otherwise in connection with the transaction. Section 262 is reprinted in its entirety as Annex C to this proxy statement/prospectus. The following discussion does not purport to be a complete statement of the law relating to appraisal rights and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Annex C.
This discussion and Annex C should be reviewed carefully by any stockholder who wishes to exercise statutory appraisal rights or who wishes to preserve the right to do so, as failure to comply with the procedures set forth herein or therein may result in the loss of appraisal rights. Stockholders of record who desire to exercise their appraisal rights must: (i) hold shares of Siebel Systems on the date of making a demand for appraisal; (ii) continuously hold such shares through the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger; (iii) deliver a properly executed written demand for appraisal to Siebel Systems prior to the vote by the stockholders of Siebel Systems on the Siebel Systems merger; (iv) not vote in favor of the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement or consent thereto in writing; (v) file any necessary petition in the Delaware Court of Chancery (the “Delaware Court”), as more fully described below, within 120 days after the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger; and (vi) otherwise satisfy all of the conditions described more fully below and in Annex C. A record holder of shares of Siebel Systems common stock who makes the demand described below with respect to such shares, who continuously is the record holder of such shares through the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, who otherwise complies with the statutory requirements of Section 262 and who neither votes in favor of the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement nor consents thereto in writing will be entitled, if the Siebel Systems merger is consummated, to receive payment of the fair value of his shares of Siebel Systems common stock, exclusive of any element of value arising from the accomplishment of expectation of the merger, together with a fair rate of interest, if any, as determined by the Delaware Court. All references in Section 262 and in this summary of appraisal rights to a “stockholder” or “holders of shares of common stock” are to the record holder or holders of shares of Siebel Systems common stock.
Under Section 262, not less than 20 days prior to the special meeting, Siebel Systems is required to notify each stockholder eligible for appraisal rights of the availability of such appraisal rights. This proxy statement/prospectus constitutes notice to holders of Siebel Systems common stock that appraisal rights are available to them. Stockholders of record who desire to exercise their appraisal rights must satisfy all of the conditions set forth herein and otherwise comply with Section 262. A written demand for appraisal of any shares of Siebel Systems common stock must be filed with Siebel Systems before the taking of the vote on the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement. Such written demand must reasonably inform Siebel Systems of the identity of the stockholder of record and of such stockholder’s intention to demand appraisal of the Siebel Systems common stock held by such stockholder. This written demand for appraisal of shares must be in addition to and separate from any proxy or vote abstaining from or voting against the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement. Voting against, abstaining from voting on, failing to return a proxy with respect to, or failing to vote on the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement will not constitute a demand for appraisal under Section 262. Stockholders who desire to exercise appraisal rights must not vote in favor of the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement or consent thereto in writing. Voting in favor of the Siebel Systems merger agreement or delivering a proxy in connection with the special meeting (unless the proxy instructs the shares to be voted against, or expressly abstained from being voted on, the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement), will constitute a waiver of the stockholder’s right of appraisal and will nullify any written demand for appraisal submitted by the stockholder.
A demand for appraisal must be executed by or on behalf of the stockholder of record, fully and correctly, as such stockholder’s name appears on the certificate or certificates representing the shares of Siebel Systems common stock. A person having a beneficial interest in shares of Siebel Systems common stock that are held of
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record in the name of another person, such as a broker, fiduciary or other nominee, must act promptly to cause the record holder to follow the steps summarized herein (and otherwise set forth in Section 262) properly and in a timely manner to perfect any appraisal rights. If the shares of Siebel Systems common stock are owned of record by a person other than the beneficial owner, including a broker, fiduciary (such as a trustee, guardian or custodian) or other nominee, such demand must be executed by or for the record owner or by the fiduciary. If the shares of Siebel Systems common stock are owned of record by more than one person, as in a joint tenancy or tenancy in common, such demand must be executed by or for all such joint owners. An authorized agent, including an agent for two or more joint owners, may execute the demand for appraisal for a stockholder of record; however, the agent must identify the record owner and expressly disclose the fact that, in exercising the demand, such person is acting as agent for the record owner. A record owner, such as a broker, fiduciary or other nominee, who holds shares of Siebel Systems common stock as a nominee for others, may exercise appraisal rights with respect to the shares held for all or less than all beneficial owners of shares as to which such person is the record owner. In such case, the written demand must set forth the number of shares covered by such demand. Where the number of shares is not expressly stated, the demand will be presumed to cover all shares of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding in the name of such record owner. A stockholder who elects to exercise appraisal rights should mail or deliver his or her written demand to Siebel Systems at the address listed on page 105 of this proxy statement/prospectus. The written demand for appraisal should specify the stockholder’s name and mailing address, the number of shares of Siebel Systems common stock owned, and that the stockholder is thereby demanding appraisal of his or her shares. A proxy or vote against the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement will not constitute such a demand.
Within 10 days after the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, Siebel Systems must provide notice of the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger to all stockholders who have submitted demands for appraisal under Section 262. Within 120 days after the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, either Siebel Systems or any stockholder who has complied with the required conditions of Section 262 may file a petition in the Delaware Court, with a copy served on Siebel Systems in the case of a petition filed by a stockholder, demanding a determination of the fair value of the shares of all dissenting stockholders. Siebel Systems does not currently intend to file an appraisal petition and stockholders seeking to exercise appraisal rights should not assume that Siebel Systems will file such a petition or that Siebel Systems will initiate any negotiations with respect to the fair value of such shares. Accordingly, stockholders who desire to have their shares appraised should initiate any petitions necessary for the perfection of their appraisal rights within the time periods and in the manner prescribed in Section 262. Within 120 days after the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, any stockholder who has theretofore complied with the applicable provisions of Section 262 will be entitled, upon written request, to receive from Siebel Systems a statement setting forth the aggregate number of shares of Siebel Systems common stock not voted in favor of the adoption of the Siebel Systems merger agreement and with respect to which demands for appraisal were received by Siebel Systems and the number of holders of such shares. Such statement must be mailed within 10 days after the written request therefor has been received by Siebel Systems or within 10 days after expiration of the time for delivery of demands for appraisal under Section 262, whichever is later.
If a petition for an appraisal is timely filed, at the hearing on such petition, the Delaware Court will determine which stockholders are entitled to appraisal rights. The Delaware Court may require the stockholders who have demanded appraisal for their shares and who hold stock represented by certificates to submit their certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery for notation thereon of the pendency of the appraisal proceedings. If any stockholder fails to comply with such direction, the Delaware Court may dismiss the proceedings as to such stockholder. Where proceedings are not dismissed, the Delaware Court will appraise the shares of Siebel Systems common stock owned by such stockholders, determining the fair value of such shares exclusive of any element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the Siebel Systems merger, together with a fair rate of interest, if any, to be paid upon the amount determined to be the fair value. In determining fair value, the Delaware Court may take into account all relevant factors. The Delaware Supreme Court has discussed the factors that could be considered in determining fair value in an appraisal proceeding, stating that “proof of value by any techniques or methods which are generally considered acceptable in the financial community and otherwise admissible in court” should be considered, and that, “fair price obviously
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requires consideration of all relevant factors involving the value of a company.” The Delaware Supreme Court has stated that in making this determination of fair value the court may consider market value, asset value, dividends, earnings prospects, the nature of the enterprise and any other facts which are known or which can be ascertained as of the date of the merger. Section 262 provides that fair value is to be exclusive of any element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the merger. The Delaware Supreme Court has construed Section 262 to mean that elements of future value, including the nature of the enterprise, which are known or susceptible of proof as of the date of the merger and not the product of speculation, may be considered.
Although we believe that the merger consideration is fair, no representation is made as to the outcome of the appraisal of fair value as determined by the Delaware Court and stockholders considering seeking appraisal should recognize that the fair value of their shares as determined under Section 262 could be more than, the same as or less than the merger consideration to be received if they do not seek appraisal of their shares. Moreover, we do not anticipate offering more than the merger consideration to any stockholder exercising appraisal rights and reserve the right to assert, in any appraisal proceeding, that, for the purposes of Section 262, the “fair value” of a share of Siebel Systems common stock is less than the merger consideration. The cost of the appraisal proceeding may be determined by the Delaware Court and taxed against the parties as the Delaware Court deems equitable in the circumstances. However, costs do not include attorney’s and expert witness fees. Each dissenting stockholder is responsible for his or her attorneys’ and expert witness expenses, although upon application of a dissenting stockholder of Siebel Systems, the Delaware Court may order that all or a portion of the expenses incurred by any dissenting stockholder in connection with the appraisal proceeding, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and the fees and expenses of experts, be charged pro rata against the value of all shares of stock entitled to appraisal.
Any holder of shares of Siebel Systems common stock who has duly demanded appraisal in compliance with Section 262 will not, after the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, be entitled to vote for any purpose any shares subject to such demand or to receive payment of dividends or other distributions on such shares, except for dividends or distributions payable to stockholders of record at a date prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger.
At any time within 60 days after the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, any stockholder will have the right to withdraw such demand for appraisal and to accept the terms offered in the Siebel Systems merger; after this period, the stockholder may withdraw such demand for appraisal only with the consent of Siebel Systems. If no petition for appraisal is filed with the Delaware Court within 120 days after the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, stockholders’ rights to appraisal, if available, will cease, and all holders of shares of Siebel Systems common stock will be entitled to receive the merger consideration. Inasmuch as Siebel Systems has no obligation to file such a petition, and has no present intention to do so, any holder of shares of Siebel Systems common stock who desires such a petition to be filed is advised to file it on a timely basis. Any stockholder may withdraw such stockholder’s demand for appraisal by delivering to Siebel Systems a written withdrawal of his or her demand for appraisal and acceptance of the merger consideration, except (i) that any such attempt to withdraw made more than 60 days after the Effective Time will require written approval of Siebel Systems and (ii) that no appraisal proceeding in the Delaware Court shall be dismissed as to any stockholder without the approval of the Delaware Court, and such approval may be conditioned upon such terms as the Delaware Court deems just.
Failure to take any required step in connection with the exercise of appraisal rights may result in termination of such rights. In view of the complexity of these provisions of Delaware law, stockholders who are considering exercising their rights under Section 262 should consult with their legal advisors.
Federal Securities Laws Consequences; Stock Transfer Restriction Agreements
This proxy statement/prospectus does not cover any resale of the New Oracle common stock to be received by Siebel Systems’ stockholders upon completion of the Siebel Systems merger, and no person is authorized to make any use of this document in connection with any resale.
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All New Oracle common stock that Siebel Systems stockholders receive in the Siebel Systems merger will be freely transferable, with the exception of the New Oracle common stock received by persons who are deemed to be “affiliates” of Siebel Systems under the Securities Act of 1933 and the related SEC rules and regulations, at the time of the special meeting. These “affiliates” may resell their New Oracle common stock only in transactions permitted by Rule 145 under the Securities Act or as otherwise allowed under that Act. Persons who may be deemed to be affiliates of Siebel Systems for these purposes generally include individuals or entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Siebel Systems and may include some officers, directors and principal stockholders of Siebel Systems. The merger agreement requires Siebel Systems to use its reasonable best efforts to obtain a written agreement from each person who is an affiliate of Siebel Systems as soon as practicable and, in any event, at least 10 days prior to the effective time of the Siebel Systems merger, an executed letter agreement to the effect that those persons will not offer or sell or otherwise dispose of any New Oracle common stock issued to them in the Siebel Systems merger in violation of the Securities Act or the related SEC rules and regulations.
Description of Ongoing Litigation Regarding the Proposed Transaction
Siebel Systems and members of its board of directors were named in three purported stockholder class action complaints filed in California in the San Mateo County Superior Court. These cases are captioned Showers v. Siebel et al., No. CIV 449535, Sheldon Miller, PC Deferred Benefits Plan v. Siebel Systems, Inc. et al., No. CIV 449534, both filed on September 12, 2005, and Corwin v. Siebel Systems, Inc. et al., No. CIV 449608, filed on September 15, 2005. Oracle is also named as a defendant in the Miller and Corwin complaints. Each of the complaints alleges, among other things, that the consideration being paid by Oracle for the purchase of Siebel Systems is inadequate and that the directors have breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the agreement without seeking to maximize stockholder value. The Miller and Corwin complaints allege that Oracle aided and abetted the Siebel Systems directors’ alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. On December 8, the San Mateo County Superior Court consolidated the Showers, Miller and Corwin actions, but refused to appoint lead counsel in the consolidation action. On December 21, 2005, plaintiffs in the Showers, Miller and Corwin actions filed what purports to be an amended consolidated complaint. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the directors breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the merger agreement without seeking to maximize shareholder value, that the termination fee of $140 million in the merger agreement is excessive and that the directors breached their fiduciary duties by agreeing in the merger agreement not to solicit a higher bid for Siebel Systems. The complaint also alleges that the earlier versions of this proxy statement/prospectus omit material facts relating to Siebel Systems’ forecasts or projections Oracle’s projected earnings, Goldman Sachs’ analysis of the transaction, the negotiations leading to the transaction, the terms of the consulting agreements to be entered into between Oracle and Thomas M. Siebel and George Shaheen and other matters. Finally, the complaint alleges that the directors breached their duties in connection with the administration of Siebel Systems’ 1996 and 1998 Equity Incentive Plans, which allegedly resulted in options being granted at a lower exercise price than they should have been. The complaint alleges that, as a result, the recipients of those options are receiving a greater share of the consideration being paid by Oracle and the alleged options repricing increased the expenses to be incurred by Oracle. According to the complaint, these alleged increased expenses have purportedly resulted in Oracle offering a lower price per share to Siebel Systems’ shareholders. The complaint alleges that Oracle aided and abetted the directors’ breaches of duties.
On December 22, 2005, plaintiffs in the Showers, Miller and Corwin actions informed Siebel Systems and Oracle that if they did not meet their demands they would seek expedited discovery and move for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the merger. On December 23, 2005, plaintiffs in the Showers, Miller and Corwin actions served notices of depositions of four senior executives of Siebel Systems and Oracle and one senior executive of Perseus to take place during the week of January 2, 2006. Included in the notices of depositions are requests for documents from all deponents.
Siebel Systems has obligations under certain circumstances to hold harmless and indemnify each of the defendant directors against judgments, fines, settlements and expenses related to claims against such directors and otherwise to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law and Siebel System’s bylaws and certificate of incorporation. An unfavorable outcome in any of these lawsuits could prevent or delay the consummation of the mergers, or result in substantial costs to Siebel Systems and/or Oracle. It is also possible that other similar lawsuits may be filed in the future. Siebel Systems cannot estimate any possible loss from current or future litigation at this time.
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COMPARATIVE PER SHARE MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION
Oracle common stock and Siebel Systems common stock are each listed and principally traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Oracle’s symbol is ORCL and Siebel Systems’ symbol is SEBL. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low closing sales prices per share of Oracle common stock and Siebel Systems common stock, in each case as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market, and the cash dividends per common share, as reported, respectively, in Oracle’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 2005 with respect to years 2004 and 2005 and Siebel Systems’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 2004 with respect to years 2004 and 2003, and thereafter as reported in published financial sources. Oracle and Siebel Systems have different fiscal year and quarter ends. Accordingly, the comparative per share market price and dividend information below reflects the Oracle fiscal years ending May 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005, and the Siebel Systems fiscal years ending December 31, 2003 and 2004.
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| 2003 |
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| First Quarter |
$ | 11.19 | $ | 7.32 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 9.76 | $ | 7.85 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| Second Quarter |
$ | 12.15 | $ | 7.64 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 11.70 | $ | 7.75 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| Third Quarter |
$ | 13.11 | $ | 10.53 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 11.01 | $ | 8.76 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| Fourth Quarter |
$ | 13.26 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 14.49 | $ | 10.40 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| 2004 |
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| First Quarter |
$ | 13.65 | $ | 11.29 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 15.94 | $ | 10.50 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| Second Quarter |
$ | 13.76 | $ | 11.25 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 12.40 | $ | 9.65 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| Third Quarter |
$ | 14.89 | $ | 12.40 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 10.14 | $ | 7.05 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| Fourth Quarter |
$ | 13.08 | $ | 11.23 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 8.19 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
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$ | 11.93 | $ | 9.90 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 10.44 | $ | 8.48 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| Second Quarter |
$ | 13.39 | $ | 9.86 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 9.68 | $ | 8.26 | $ | 0.025 | ||||||
| Third Quarter |
$ | 14.63 | $ | 12.66 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 10.36 | $ | 8.19 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
| Fourth Quarter (up to December 22, 2005 for Siebel Systems) |
$ | 13.62 | $ | 11.52 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 10.57 | $ | 10.28 | — | |||||||
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| First Quarter |
$ | 14.05 | $ | 12.34 | $ | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||
| Second Quarter (up to December 22, 2005 for Oracle) |
$ | 13.64 | $ | 11.98 | — | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||
On September 9, 2005, the last full trading day before the announcement of the proposed transaction, the closing sales price per share of Oracle common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market was $13.28, and the closing sales price per share of Siebel Systems common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market was $9.13. On December 22, 2005, the most recent practicable date prior to the printing of this document, the reported closing sales price per share of Oracle common stock was $12.32 and the reported closing sales price per share of Siebel Systems common stock was $10.57. You should obtain current market quotations for Oracle and Siebel Systems common stock prior to deciding whether to vote for the transaction.
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HISTORICAL AND PRO FORMA PER SHARE DATA
The following table sets forth selected historical and unaudited pro forma per share data for Oracle and historical and equivalent unaudited pro forma per share data for Siebel Systems. The unaudited pro forma financial data assumes that the Siebel Systems merger was completed on June 1, 2004.
The unaudited pro forma per share data for Oracle has been based upon the historical average number of outstanding Oracle common stock adjusted to include the number of Oracle common stock that would be issued in the Siebel Systems merger under the assumed Conversion Ratio of 0.79. The unaudited pro forma equivalent per share data for Siebel Systems has been based on the unaudited pro forma amounts per share for Oracle, multiplied by the assumed Conversion Ratio of 0.79.
You should read the information set forth below with the historical consolidated financial data of Oracle and Siebel Systems contained in the annual reports and other information that have been filed with the SEC, which in the case of Oracle are included in the Annexes attached hereto and in the case of Siebel Systems are incorporated by reference. Please see “Where You Can Find More Information.” You should also read this information with the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information set forth on page 66 to page 79. You should not rely on the pro forma combined financial information as indicating either the historical results that Oracle and Siebel Systems would have had or the future results that Oracle shall experience after the merger.
| Historical |
Pro Forma | ||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) |
For the Year Oracle |
For the Twelve Months Ended Mar 31, 2005 Siebel Systems |
For the Year Ended Oracle, PeopleSoft Systems Combined |
For the Year Ended Siebel Systems | |||||||||
| Earnings per share |
|||||||||||||
| Basic |
$ | 0.56 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.37 | |||||
| Diluted |
$ | 0.55 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.36 | |||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding |
|||||||||||||
| Basic |
5,136 | 508 | 5,260 | ||||||||||
| Diluted |
5,231 | 532 | 5,390 | ||||||||||
| Historical |
Pro Forma | ||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) |
As of and for Oracle |
As of and for the Siebel Systems |
As of and for the Oracle and Siebel |
As of and for the Siebel Systems | |||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share |
|||||||||||||
| Basic |
$ | 0.10 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | ||||
| Diluted |
$ | 0.10 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding |
|||||||||||||
| Basic |
5,148 | 519 | 5,272 | ||||||||||
| Diluted |
5,244 | 519 | 5,387 | ||||||||||
| Book value per share |
$ | 2.20 | $ | 4.28 | $ | 2.53 | $ | 2.00 | |||||
| Shares used to compute book value per share |
5,149 | 521 | 5,273 | ||||||||||
The maximum conversion ratio is 0.9944, which is 26% higher than the conversion ratio of 0.79 used in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The assumed Conversion Ration of .79 was calculated as $10.66 divided by $13.49 (the closing price of Oracle common stock on September 12, 2005, the date the signing of the merger agreement was announced). If Siebel Systems stockholders holding more than 30% of Siebel Systems common stock elect to receive New Oracle common stock, the equity consideration will
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be prorated. The table below discloses the effect on pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share from the respective amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements if the maximum conversion ratio was required and if a correspondingly divergent minimum ratio was required.
| Effect on Oracle Pro Forma Earnings Per Share |
Effect on Siebel Systems Pro Forma Earnings Per Share |
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| Basic |
Diluted |
Basic |
Diluted |
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| For the Year Ended May 31, 2005: |
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| 26% increase in conversion ratio |
$ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.09 | ||||||
| 26% decrease in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | |||||
| For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2005: |
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| 26% increase in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
| 26% decrease in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||||
Additionally, Oracle pro forma book value per share would decrease by $0.01 if the conversion ratio increased 26% and would increase by $0.02 if the conversion ratio decreased by 26% at August 31, 2005. Siebel Systems equivalent pro forma book value per share would increase by $0.50 if the conversion ratio increased 26% and would decrease by $0.51 if the conversion ratio decreased by 26% at August 31, 2005.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are based on the historical financial statements of Oracle, PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems after giving effect to Oracle’s acquisition of PeopleSoft on December 29, 2004, Oracle’s proposed acquisition of Siebel Systems, estimated borrowings used to finance these acquisitions and the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of August 31, 2005 is presented as if the Siebel Systems acquisition and borrowings used to finance the Siebel Systems acquisition occurred on August 31, 2005. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations of Oracle and Siebel Systems for the three months ended August 31, 2005 is presented as if the Siebel Systems acquisition and borrowings used to finance the Siebel Systems acquisition had taken place on June 1, 2004 and were carried forward through August 31, 2005. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations of Oracle, PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems for the year ended May 31, 2005 is presented as if the PeopleSoft acquisition, Siebel Systems acquisition and borrowings used to finance these acquisitions had taken place on June 1, 2004 and were carried forward through May 31, 2005.
In preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, Oracle has assumed that holders of 30% of Siebel Systems common stock will elect to receive New Oracle common stock and have assumed that the Conversion Ratio will be 0.79, which was calculated as $10.66 divided by $13.49 (the closing price of Oracle common stock on September 12, 2005, the date the signing of the merger agreement was announced). We estimate that we will borrow $5.0 billion to finance the Siebel Systems acquisition and for general corporate purposes. Depending on the actual number of Siebel Systems shares outstanding as of the acquisition date, the percentage of Siebel Systems stockholders that do not elect to receive New Oracle common stock and the actual Conversion Ratio, the cash paid and New Oracle common stock issued may differ significantly from the information in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price used in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements is based upon preliminary estimates. The estimates and assumptions, some of which cannot be made prior to completion of the Siebel Systems acquisition, are subject to change upon the acquisition date and finalization of the valuation of Siebel Systems’ assets and liabilities. Upon completion of the acquisition, Oracle expects to make additional adjustments, including adjustments for property and restructuring activities. The final determination of the allocation of the purchase price will be based on the actual intangible assets, tangible assets and in-process research and development of Siebel Systems that exist as of the acquisition date.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include the effects of restructuring certain activities of pre-merger Oracle or Siebel Systems operations. These restructuring liabilities, once determined, may be material and may include costs for severance, costs of vacating facilities and costs to exit or terminate other duplicative activities. Liabilities related to restructuring Siebel Systems’ operations would be recorded as an adjustment to the purchase price and an increase in goodwill. Liabilities related to restructuring Oracle’s operations would be recorded as expenses in Oracle’s statements of operations in the period that the costs are incurred. Oracle expects to be able to quantify estimated restructuring expenses upon completion of the acquisition of Siebel Systems.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are not intended to represent or be indicative of the consolidated results of operations or financial position of Oracle that would have been reported had the acquisitions and borrowings been completed as of the dates presented, and should not be taken as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial position of Oracle. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not reflect any operating efficiencies and cost savings that Oracle may achieve with respect to the combined companies.
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The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Oracle, PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems included in their respective annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Oracle’s amended annual report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended May 31, 2005 and amended quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A are included as Annexes D and E to this proxy statement/prospectus.
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ORACLE CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
As of August 31, 2005
| Historical |
Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 4) |
Pro Forma Combined | |||||||||||
| Aug 31, 2005 |
Jun 30, 2005 |
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| (in millions) |
Oracle |
Siebel Systems |
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| ASSETS | |||||||||||||
| Current assets: |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 3,790 | $ | 567 | $ | 1,110 | (A) | $ | 5,467 | ||||
| Marketable securities |
842 | 1,674 | — | 2,516 | |||||||||
| Trade receivables, net |
1,651 | 208 | — | 1,859 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets |
476 | 20 | — | 496 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
430 | 36 | — | 466 | |||||||||
| Total current assets |
7,189 | 2,505 | 1,110 | 10,804 | |||||||||
| Non-current assets: |
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| Goodwill |
7,215 | 283 | 1,960 | (B) | 9,458 | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net |
3,340 | 39 | 1,671 | (C) | 5,050 | ||||||||
| Property, net |
1,404 | 67 | — | 1,471 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets |
32 | 117 | 668 | (D) | 817 | ||||||||
| Other assets |
416 | 32 | — | 448 | |||||||||
| Total non-current assets |
12,407 | 538 | 4,299 | 17,244 | |||||||||
| Total assets |
$ | 19,596 | $ | 3,043 | $ | 5,409 | $ | 28,048 | |||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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| Current liabilities: |
|||||||||||||
| Short term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt |
$ | 1,522 | $ | — | $ | 5,000 | (E) | $ | 6,522 | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
1,572 | 266 | 75 | (F) | 1,913 | ||||||||
| Income taxes payable |
706 | 43 | — | 749 | |||||||||
| Accrued restructuring |
117 | 39 | — | 156 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenues |
2,630 | 331 | (159 | ) (G) | 2,802 | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities |
6,547 | 679 | 4,916 | 12,142 | |||||||||
| Non-current liabilities: |
|||||||||||||
| Notes payable and long-term debt, net |
157 | — | — | 157 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities |
978 | — | 704 | (D) | 1,682 | ||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities |
583 | 135 | — | 718 | |||||||||
| Total non-current liabilities |
1,718 | 135 | 704 | 2,557 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity |
11,331 | 2,229 | (211 | ) (H) | 13,349 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ | 19,596 | $ | 3,043 | $ | 5,409 | $ | 28,048 | |||||
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2005
| Historical |
Pro Forma Adjustments (Note 4) |
Pro Forma Combined |
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| For the Three Months Ended |
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| Aug 31, 2005 |
Jun 30, 2005 |
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| (in millions, except per share data) |
Oracle |
Siebel Systems |
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| Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
| New software licenses |
$ | 629 | $ | 78 | $ | — | $ | 707 | ||||||||
| Software license updates and product support |
1,502 | 123 | — | 1,625 | ||||||||||||
| Software revenues |
2,131 | 201 | — | 2,332 | ||||||||||||
| Services |
637 | 112 | — | 749 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues |
2,768 | 313 | — | 3,081 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing |
615 | 88 | 1 | (I) | 704 | |||||||||||
| Software license updates and product support |
161 | 17 | — | 178 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of services |
562 | 103 | 1 | (I) | 666 | |||||||||||
| Research and development |
400 | 73 | 1 | (I) | 474 | |||||||||||
| General and administrative |
156 | 27 | — | (I) | 183 | |||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets |
123 | 3 | 64 | (J) | 190 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition related charges |
28 | — | — | 28 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges |
11 | 74 | — | 85 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses |
2,056 | 385 | 67 | 2,508 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) |
712 | (72 | ) | (67 | ) | 573 | ||||||||||
| Interest expense |
(21 | ) | — | (69 | ) (K) | (90 | ) | |||||||||
| Interest income and other, net |
42 | 16 | — | 58 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes |
733 | (56 | ) | (136 | ) | 541 | ||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes |
214 | (6 | ) | (52 | ) (L) | 156 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) |
$ | 519 | $ | (50 | ) | $ | (84 | ) | $ | 385 | ||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share: |
||||||||||||||||
| Basic |
$ | 0.10 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.07 | |||||||||
| Diluted |
$ | 0.10 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.07 | |||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding (Note 6): |
||||||||||||||||
| Basic |
5,148 | 519 | 5,272 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted |
5,244 | 519 | 5,387 | |||||||||||||
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended May 31, 2005
| Historical |
Pro Forma PeopleSoft (Note 5) |
Pro Forma Siebel Systems (Note 4) |
Pro Forma Combined |
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| For the May 31, 2005 Oracle |
For the Seven Dec 28, 2004 PeopleSoft |
For the Twelve Mar 31, 2005 Siebel Systems |
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| (in millions, except per |
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| Revenues: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| New software licenses |
$ | 4,091 | $ | 540 | $ | 436 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 5,067 | |||||||||||
| Software license updates and product support |
5,330 | 745 | 478 | — | — | 6,553 | |||||||||||||||||
| Software revenues |
9,421 | 1,285 | 914 | — | — | 11,620 | |||||||||||||||||
| Services |
2,378 | 521 | 395 | — | — | 3,294 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues |
11,799 | 1,806 | 1,309 | — | — | 14,914 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing |
2,511 | 514 | 353 | (4 | ) (M) | 4 | (I) | 3,378 | |||||||||||||||
| Software license updates and product support |
618 | 89 | 73 | — | (M) | 1 | (I) | 781 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of services |
2,033 | 475 | 371 | (1 | ) (M) | 5 | (I) | 2,883 | |||||||||||||||
| Research and development |
1,491 | 324 | 301 | 3 | (M) | 5 | (I) | 2,124 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative |
550 | 82 | 109 | (3 | ) (M) | 2 | (I) | 740 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets |
219 | 69 | 9 | 187 | (N) | 254 | (J) | 738 | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition related |
208 | 79 | 17 | — | — | 304 | |||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring |
147 | 248 | 6 | — | — | 401 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses |
7,777 | 1,880 | 1,239 | 182 | 271 | 11,349 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) |
4,022 | (74 | ) | 70 | (182 | ) | (271 | ) | 3,565 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense |
(135 | ) | — | — | (47 | ) (O) | (275 | ) (K) | (457 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Interest income and other, net |
164 | 15 | 51 | — | — | 230 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes |
4,051 | (59 | ) | 121 | (229 | ) | (546 | ) | 3,338 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes |
1,165 | (26 | ) | 45 | (88 | ) (P) | (210 | ) (L) | 886 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) |
$ | 2,886 | $ | (33 | ) | $ | 76 | $ | (141) | $ | (336 | ) | $ | 2,452 | |||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic |
$ | 0.56 | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted |
$ | 0.55 | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.45 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding (Note 6): |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic |
5,136 | 371 | 508 | 5,260 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted |
5,231 | 371 | 532 | 5,390 | |||||||||||||||||||
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
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ORACLE CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. | BASIS OF PRO FORMA PRESENTATION |
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of August 31, 2005 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2005 and for the year ended May 31, 2005 are based on the historical financial statements of Oracle, PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems after giving effect to Oracle’s acquisition of PeopleSoft on December 29, 2004, Oracle’s proposed acquisition of Siebel Systems, estimated borrowings used to finance these acquisitions and the assumptions and adjustments described in the notes herein.
Oracle accounts for acquisitions under Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 141, Business Combinations. In accordance with business combination accounting, Oracle will allocate the purchase price of acquired companies to the tangible and intangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed as well as in-process research and development based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets will be recorded as goodwill. Oracle’s management has made significant assumptions and estimates in determining the preliminary purchase price and the preliminary allocation of the estimated purchase price in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The final determination of such assumptions and estimates cannot be made until Oracle completes the acquisition of Siebel Systems.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are not intended to represent or be indicative of the consolidated results of operations or financial position of Oracle that would have been reported had the acquisitions and borrowings been completed as of the dates presented, and should not be taken as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial position of Oracle. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not reflect any operating efficiencies and cost savings that Oracle may achieve with respect to the combined companies.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Oracle, PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems included in their respective annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
Accounting Periods Presented
Siebel Systems’ fiscal year ends on December 31, and its historical results have been aligned to more closely conform to Oracle’s May 31 fiscal year end by adding subsequent interim period results to their most recent fiscal year-end information and deducting the comparable preceding year interim period results as explained below. In addition, certain historical Siebel Systems balances have been reclassified to conform to the pro forma combined presentation. Transactions between Oracle and Siebel Systems were nominal during the periods presented. No pro forma adjustments were made to conform Siebel Systems’ accounting policies to Oracle’s accounting policies.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of August 31, 2005 is presented as if the Siebel Systems acquisition and borrowings used to finance the Siebel Systems acquisition occurred on August 31, 2005, and due to different fiscal period ends, combines the historical balance sheet of Oracle at August 31, 2005 and the historical balance sheet of Siebel Systems at June 30, 2005.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations of Oracle and Siebel Systems for the three months ended August 31, 2005 is presented as if the Siebel Systems acquisition and short-term borrowings used to finance the Siebel Systems acquisition had taken place on June 1, 2004 and, due to different fiscal period ends, combines the historical results of Oracle for the three months ended August 31, 2005 and the historical results of Siebel Systems for the three months ended June 30, 2005.
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ORACLE CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations of Oracle, PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems for the year ended May 31, 2005 is presented as if the PeopleSoft acquisition, Siebel Systems acquisition and borrowings to finance these acquisitions had taken place on June 1, 2004, and due to different fiscal period ends, combines the historical results of Oracle for the year ended May 31, 2005, the historical results of PeopleSoft for the seven months ended December 28, 2004 and the historical results of Siebel Systems for the twelve months ended March 31, 2005. Oracle has five months of operations of PeopleSoft in its historical results for the year ended May 31, 2005 as Oracle acquired a controlling interest of PeopleSoft on December 29, 2004.
Basis of Preliminary Purchase Price and Allocation
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price used in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements is based upon preliminary estimates. The estimates and assumptions, some of which cannot be made prior to completion of the Siebel Systems acquisition, are subject to change upon the acquisition date and finalization of the valuation of Siebel Systems’ assets and liabilities. Upon completion of the acquisition, Oracle expects to make additional adjustments, including adjustments for property and restructuring activities. The final determination of the allocation of the purchase price will be based on the actual intangible assets, tangible assets and in-process research and development of Siebel Systems that exist as of the acquisition date.
The final valuation of identifiable intangible assets may change significantly from Oracle’s preliminary estimates, which could result in a material change in the amortization of intangible assets. The fair value of options assumed and the intrinsic value associated with deferred stock-based compensation could change based on option activity through the acquisition date and based on changes in the stock prices of Oracle and Siebel Systems, all of which could materially change the valuation of options as of the acquisition date, the deferred stock-based compensation charges recorded as of the acquisition date and the associated amortization of stock-based compensation. Additionally, changes in the balances of Siebel Systems’ cash, marketable securities and other tangible assets and liabilities could differ substantially from June 30, 2005, which was the basis for developing Oracle’s fair value estimates in the pro forma condensed combined financial statements, to the date of the acquisition.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include the effects of restructuring certain activities of pre-merger Oracle or Siebel Systems operations. These restructuring liabilities, once determined, may be material and may include costs for severance, costs of vacating facilities and costs to exit or terminate other duplicative activities. Liabilities related to restructuring Siebel Systems’ operations would be recorded as an adjustment to the purchase price and an increase in goodwill. Liabilities related to restructuring Oracle’s operations would be recorded as expenses in Oracle’s statements of operations in the period that the costs are incurred.
| 2. | SIEBEL SYSTEMS ACQUISITION |
On September 12, 2005, Oracle entered into a merger agreement to acquire Siebel Systems, Inc. The transaction is conditioned upon (i) clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and the applicable foreign antitrust laws of certain other jurisdictions, including the European Commission, (ii) adoption of the merger agreement by Siebel Systems stockholders and (iii) other customary closing conditions.
The estimated purchase price and purchase price allocation below are preliminary as the acquisition has not been completed and the date for which the assets to be acquired and liabilities to be assumed has not been determined. For purposes of the pro forma financial statements, Oracle has used Siebel Systems’ assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2005 as the basis for developing Oracle’s fair value estimates.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Preliminary Purchase Price
The total preliminary purchase price is estimated at $6.1 billion, including estimated Siebel Systems stock options assumed and restricted stock awards exchanged as well as acquisition related transaction costs, and is comprised of:
| (in millions) | |||
| Acquisition of the outstanding common stock of Siebel Systems at $10.66 per share: |
|||
| In cash (365 million shares) |
$ | 3,890 | |
| In exchange for Oracle stock (156 million Siebel Systems shares converted to 124 million Oracle shares) |
1,667 | ||
| Estimated fair value of Siebel Systems stock options assumed and restricted stock awards exchanged |
420 | ||
| Acquisition related transaction costs |
75 | ||
| Total preliminary purchase price |
$ | 6,052 | |
Acquisition of common stock: Pursuant to the merger agreement, each share of Siebel Systems common stock will be converted into the right to receive either (a) $10.66 in cash or (b) a number of shares of New Oracle common stock equal to $10.66 divided by the greater of (i) the average closing price of Oracle Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market over the ten trading days immediately preceding (but not including) the date on which the Siebel Systems merger becomes effective (the “Average Oracle Stock Price”) or (ii) $10.72 (the “Conversion Ratio”), provided that no more than 30% of the outstanding Siebel Systems common stock may be converted into New Oracle common stock. If Siebel Systems stockholders holding more than 30% of Siebel Systems common stock elect to receive New Oracle common stock, the equity consideration will be prorated. The stock election will not be available unless the holders of at least six percent of the outstanding Siebel Systems common stock make the stock election.
Oracle has assumed that holders of 30% of Siebel Systems common stock elect to receive New Oracle common stock and that the Conversion Ratio will be 0.79, which was calculated as $10.66 divided by $13.49 (the closing price of Oracle common stock on September 12, 2005, the date the signing of the merger agreement was announced), for purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. We estimate that we will borrow $5.0 billion to finance the Siebel Systems acquisition and for general corporate purposes. Depending on the actual number of shares of Siebel Systems common stock outstanding as of the Siebel Systems acquisition date, the percentage of Siebel Systems stockholders that do not elect to receive New Oracle common stock and the actual Conversion Ratio, the cash paid and stock issued may differ significantly from the information in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
The following table outlines the impact of changes to certain assumptions and estimates:
| (Shares and dollars in millions) |
If 0% of Siebel |
If 6% of Siebel Stockholders Elect Stock |
If 30% of Siebel Elect Stock | ||||||
| Siebel Systems shares outstanding at June 30, 2005 |
521 | 521 | 521 | ||||||
| Cash paid to Siebel Systems stockholders who elect cash |
$ | 5,558 | $ | 5,224 | $ | 3,890 | |||
| Number of Siebel Systems shares subject to stock election |
— | 31 | 156 | ||||||
| Number of estimated New Oracle shares issued using Conversion Ratio of 0.79 |
— | 25 | 124 | ||||||
| Number of estimated New Oracle shares issued assuming a 26% decrease in the Conversion Ratio |
— | 18 | 92 | ||||||
| Number of estimated New Oracle shares issued assuming a 26% increase in the Conversion Ratio |
— | 31 | 156 | ||||||
The maximum conversion ratio is 0.9944, which is 26% higher than the conversion ratio of 0.79 used in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The table below discloses the effect on pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share from the respective amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements if the maximum conversion ratio was required and if a correspondingly divergent minimum ratio was required.
| Effect on Oracle Pro Forma Earnings Per Share | |||||||
| Basic |
Diluted | ||||||
| For the Year Ended May 31, 2005: |
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| 26% increase in conversion ratio |
$ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||
| 26% decrease in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | |||
| For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2005: |
|||||||
| 26% increase in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | |||
| 26% decrease in conversion ratio |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | |||
Fair value of estimated options assumed and restricted stock awards exchanged: Under Siebel Systems’ current equity incentive plans, 117 million options were outstanding. The fair value of estimated stock options assumed and restricted stock awards exchanged was determined using an average price of $13.49, which was the closing price of Oracle’s common stock on September 12, 2005, the date the signing of the merger agreement was announced and was calculated using a Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model with the following assumptions: expected life of 3.5 to 5.5 years, risk-free interest rate of 3.9%, expected volatility of 27% and no dividend yield. In accordance with the merger agreement, the conversion value of each option assumed will be determined based on the exercise price of each Siebel Systems option, the closing sale price of a share of Siebel Systems common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the effective time occurs and the Average Oracle Stock Price. The portion of the estimated intrinsic value of unvested Siebel Systems options and restricted stock awards related to future service will be allocated to deferred stock-based compensation and will be amortized using the accelerated expense attribution method over the remaining vesting period.
Acquisition related transaction costs: Acquisition related transaction costs of $75 million include Oracle’s estimate of investment banking fees of $41 million, legal and accounting fees of $29 million and other external costs directly related to the mergers of $5 million.
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Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
The total preliminary purchase price will be allocated to Siebel Systems’ tangible and intangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed as well as in-process research and development based on their estimated fair values as of acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets will be recorded as goodwill. Based upon a preliminary valuation, the total preliminary purchase price was allocated as follows:
| (in millions) |
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| Cash and marketable securities |
$ | 2,241 | ||
| Goodwill |
2,243 | |||
| Identifiable intangible assets |
1,710 | |||
| Net deferred tax assets |
101 | |||
| Net tangible liabilities |
(312 | ) | ||
| Deferred stock-based compensation |
30 | |||
| In-process research and development |
39 | |||
| Total preliminary purchase price allocation |
$ | 6,052 | ||
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is based upon a preliminary valuation, as described below, and Oracle’s estimates and assumptions are subject to change upon the finalization of the valuation.
Cash, marketable securities and other net tangible liabilities: Oracle valued cash, marketable securities and other net tangible liabilities at their respective carrying amounts, except for adjustments to deferred revenues, as Oracle believes that these amounts approximate their current fair values or the fair values are not yet determinable as regulatory approvals have not been obtained and the acquisition has not been completed. Upon completion of the acquisition, Oracle expects to make additional adjustments, including adjustments for property and restructuring activities.
Oracle reduced Siebel Systems’ historical deferred revenues by $159 million in the pro forma condensed combined balance sheet to adjust deferred revenue to an amount equivalent to the estimated cost plus an appropriate profit margin to perform the services related to Siebel Systems’ software support contracts. Oracle has not yet assessed whether a fair value adjustment will be required for consulting contract obligations assumed.
Goodwill: Goodwill represents the excess of the estimated purchase price over the estimated fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets that Oracle estimates will be acquired. Goodwill amounts are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment at least annually. In the event that Oracle determines that the value of goodwill has become impaired, Oracle will incur an accounting charge for the amount of impairment during the fiscal quarter in which such determination is made.
Identifiable intangible assets: Oracle expects identifiable intangible assets acquired to include developed technology, core technology, tradenames, customer contracts, software support agreements and related relationships and consulting contracts. Developed technology, which comprises products that have reached technological feasibility, includes products in most of Siebel Systems’ product lines, principally the Siebel Systems CRM and Siebel Systems Business Analytics products. Core technology represents a combination of Siebel Systems processes, patents and trade secrets related to the design and development of its applications products. This proprietary know-how can be leveraged to develop new technology and improve Oracle’s applications software products. Customer contracts and software support agreements and related relationships represent the underlying relationships and agreements with customers of Siebel Systems’ installed base.
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The fair value of intangible assets was based on a preliminary third-party valuation completed by Duff & Phelps, LLC using an income approach, as well as limited discussions with Siebel Systems management and a review of certain transaction-related documents and forecasts prepared by Oracle management. The rates utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values range from 10% to 18%. These discount rates were determined after consideration of Oracle’s rate of return on debt capital and equity, the weighted average return on invested capital and the internal rate of return specific to this transaction.
Estimated useful lives for the intangible assets were based on historical experience with technology life cycles, product roadmaps, branding strategy, historical and projected maintenance renewal rates, historical treatment of Siebel Systems and Oracle acquisition-related intangible assets and Oracle’s intended future use of the intangible assets. Intangible assets are being amortized using the straight-line method, considering the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed.
Oracle believes the most substantial changes that will affect the Siebel Systems purchase price allocation will relate to the valuation of intangible assets. Oracle management expects to conduct more detailed discussions with Siebel Systems management and development personnel as due diligence activities continue. Oracle also believes that additional purchase price adjustments, including adjustments to property and restructuring accruals, may affect the allocation. However, we are unable to quantify the effect of these adjustments until we complete the acquisition of Siebel Systems.
The table below illustrates the effect of a 10% increase or decrease in identifiable intangible assets on the pro forma financial statements (in millions):
| Estimated Pro Forma Values |
Effect of a 10% Increase in Identifiable Intangible Assets |
Effect of a 10% Decrease in Identifiable Intangible Assets | |||||||
| Goodwill |
$ | 2,243 | $ | 2,072 | $ | 2,414 | |||
| Identifiable intangible assets |
$ | 1,710 | $ | 1,881 | $ | 1,539 | |||
| Annual amortization of intangible assets expense |
$ | 254 | $ | 283 | $ | 230 | |||
Net deferred tax assets: Net deferred tax assets include a fair value adjustment to the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets based on Oracle’s expected utilization of net operating loss carryforwards as well as the tax effects of fair value adjustments related to identifiable intangible assets, property and deferred revenues. Upon the finalization of the combined company’s legal entity structure and the restructuring plans, additional adjustments to deferred taxes may be required.
Deferred stock-based compensation: Deferred stock-based compensation represents the portion of the estimated intrinsic value, which will be measured as of the acquisition date, of unvested Siebel Systems stock options and restricted stock awards related to future service that will be assumed. Oracle intends to assume Siebel Systems’ equity incentive plans and retain all of the rights, terms and conditions of the respective plans under which options, restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards were originally granted including a provision to provide for accelerated vesting of all unvested equity incentive awards for eligible employees terminated within one year after a change in control. Until Oracle assesses the impact of restructuring pre-merger Oracle and Siebel Systems operations, Oracle is unable to quantify the amount of accelerated stock compensation expenses that will be recorded in its statements of operations as a result of the change in control and termination provisions.
In-process research and development: In-process research and development represents incomplete Siebel Systems research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility and had no alternative
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future use when acquired. Oracle estimates that $39 million of the purchase price represents purchased in-process technology primarily related to projects associated with the Siebel Systems CRM and Siebel Systems Business Analytics products which had not yet reached technological feasibility and have no alternative future use. Although in-process research and development costs are not included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations, such costs will be expensed in Oracle’s consolidated financial statements as a non-tax deductible charge in the period in which the acquisition is consummated.
Pre-acquisition contingencies: Oracle has currently not identified any pre-acquisition contingencies where a liability is probable and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. If information becomes available to us prior to the end of the purchase price allocation period, which would indicate that a liability is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, such items will be included in the purchase price allocation.
Financing Activities
Oracle is currently reviewing various alternatives to finance the acquisition. The ultimate amounts that Oracle will need to finance will depend on a number of factors, including the number of Siebel Systems stockholders who elect stock versus cash, the outstanding cash balances of the combined companies at the acquisition date and the extent of restructuring activities that may be contemplated. Oracle believes it could fund the Siebel Systems acquisition with its internally available cash and investments, cash generated from operations, amounts available under its commercial paper program, additional borrowings or from the issuance of additional securities. For purposes of the unaudited pro forma financial statements, Oracle has assumed that it will borrow $5.0 billion to finance the acquisition and pay remaining costs with available cash. This assumption is based upon 30% of outstanding Siebel Systems’ stockholders electing to receive stock and excludes any borrowings to finance restructuring activities.
| 3. | PEOPLESOFT ACQUISITION |
Pursuant to Oracle’s agreement and plan of merger with PeopleSoft dated December 12, 2004, Oracle acquired approximately 75% and 97% of the outstanding common stock of PeopleSoft (including shares subject to guaranteed delivery) for $26.50 per share in cash as of December 29, 2004 and January 6, 2005, respectively. On January 7, 2005, Oracle completed the merger of Oracle’s wholly owned subsidiary with and into PeopleSoft. Oracle has included the financial results of PeopleSoft in its consolidated financial statements beginning December 29, 2004. The minority interest in the earnings of PeopleSoft for the period from December 29, 2004 to January 7, 2005 was nominal.
The total purchase price was $11.1 billion, which consisted of $10,576 million in cash paid to acquire the outstanding common stock of PeopleSoft, $492 million for the fair value of options assumed and $12 million in cash for transaction costs. In allocating the purchase price based on estimated fair values, Oracle recorded approximately $6,459 million of goodwill, $3,384 million of identifiable intangible assets, $1,204 million of net tangible assets and $33 million of in-process research and development. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price was based, in part, upon a valuation and Oracle’s estimates and assumptions are subject to change. The primary areas of the purchase price allocation that are not yet finalized relate to restructuring costs, certain legal matters, income and non-income based taxes and residual goodwill.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended May 31, 2005 includes severance expenses of $224 million recorded by PeopleSoft in their historical financial statements for the seven months ended December 28, 2004 related to change in control provisions that were triggered as part of Oracle’s agreement and plan of merger.
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| 4. | PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS – SIEBEL SYSTEMS ACQUISITION |
The following pro forma adjustments are included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet:
| (A) | To record the following adjustments to cash: |
| (in millions) |
||||
| To record estimated proceeds from borrowings |
$ | 5,000 | ||
| To record estimated cash paid for Siebel Systems common stock |
(3,890 | ) | ||
| Total adjustments to cash |
$ | 1,110 | ||
| (B) | To eliminate Siebel Systems’ historical goodwill and record the preliminary fair value of goodwill. |
| (in millions) |
Historical Amount, Net |
Preliminary Value |
Increase | ||||||
| Goodwill |
$ | 283 | $ | 2,243 | $ | 1,960 | |||
| (C) | To record the difference between the preliminary fair value and the historical amount of intangible assets. |
| (Dollars in millions) |
Historical Amount, Net |
Preliminary Value |
Increase |
Annual Amortization |
Three Months Amortization |
Estimated Useful Life | |||||||||||
| Developed technology |
$ | 27 | $ | 476 | $ | 449 | $ | 95 | $ | 24 | 5 yrs. | ||||||
| Core technology |
— | 197 | 197 | 39 | 10 | 5 yrs. | |||||||||||
| Trademarks |
— | 45 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 7 yrs. | |||||||||||
| Customer contracts |
2 | 108 | 106 | 13 | 3 | 8 yrs. | |||||||||||
| Software support agreements and related relationships |
10 | 884 | 874 | 110 | 28 | 8 yrs. | |||||||||||
| Total identifiable intangible assets |
$ | 39 | $ | 1,710 | $ | 1,671 | $ | 263 | $ | 67 | |||||||
| Siebel Systems historical amortization |
9 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Net increase in amortization |
$ | 254 | $ | 64 | |||||||||||||
| (D) | To record adjustments for deferred tax liabilities related to identifiable intangible assets and deferred revenues and to adjust the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. |
| (Dollars in millions) |
Preliminary Fair Value Adjustment |
Statutory Tax Rate |
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability) |
|||||||
| Increase in identifiable intangible assets |
$ | 1,671 | 38.5 | % | $ | (643 | ) | |||
| Decrease in deferred revenues |
159 | 38.5 | % | (61 | ) | |||||
| Deferred tax liabilities |
(704 | ) | ||||||||
| Decrease in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets |
668 | |||||||||
| Net deferred tax liabilities |
$ | (36 | ) | |||||||
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| (E) | To record the $5.0 billion estimated borrowing to finance the Siebel Systems acquisition and for general corporate purposes. Based on the timing of the acquisition and the cash balances of the combined companies, the amount and type of financing used may differ. |
| (F) | To accrue for estimated acquisition related transaction costs of $75 million. |
| (G) | To record the difference between the preliminary fair value and the historical amount of Siebel Systems’ deferred revenue. The preliminary fair value represents an amount equivalent to the estimated cost plus an appropriate profit margin to perform services related to Siebel Systems software support contracts based on the deferred revenue balances of Siebel Systems as of June 30, 2005 and will not reflect the actual fair value adjustment as of the date of acquisition. As these underlying support contracts are renewed, Oracle will recognize the revenue for the full value of the support contracts over the term of the contracts, which are one year or less. Oracle is currently assessing whether a fair value adjustment will be required for consulting |