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Kansas City Southern yesterday announced that its board determined that Canadian Pacific's revised proposal constitutes a “company superior proposal” as defined in KCS’s merger agreement with CN.Under the terms of CP's proposal, each share of KCS common stock would be exchanged for 2.884 CP common shares and $90 in cash. In addition, holders of KCS preferred stock would receive $37.50 in cash for each share of KCS preferred stock held, according to a KCS press release.The proposal is binding on CP and may be accepted by KCS at any time prior to 5 p.m. EDT on Sept. 20. The transaction would be subject to approval by the stockholders of CP and KCS, receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.KCS has notified CN that it intends to terminate its merger agreement and enter into the definitive agreement with CP, subject to CN’s right to negotiate amendments to the merger agreement for at least five business days and the KCS board's further determination as to whether any such amendments would change the superior proposal designation.CP stands ready to execute a definitive merger agreement to create the first U.S.-Mexico-Canada railway to enhance competition in the North American rail network, CP officials said in a press release.
"We are pleased to reach this important milestone and again pursue this once-in-a-lifetime partnership," said Keith Creel, CP's president and chief executive officer. "As we have said throughout this process, CP remains committed to everything this opportunity presents. This merger proposal provides KCS stockholders greater regulatory and value certainty. We are excited to move forward as we work toward making this perfect match a reality."
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TCI Fund Management Ltd., one of CN's largest shareholders, has formally started a proxy fight to replace the Class I’s chief executive officer and some board members over the failed attempt to acquire Kansas City Southern.
TCI, which owns a 5% state in CN and opposed the railroad’s proposed merger with KCS, yesterday announced it is calling for a special meeting of CN shareholders for the purpose of adding four new members to the board who will "provide the deep railroad experience the current board lacks," according to a TCI press release.