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Canon declares public takeover bid for I.R.I.S. Group SA
unconditional
Mandatory reopening starts on 27 March 2013
LONDON, 26 March 2013 – Reference is made to the joint press release of Canon and I.R.I.S. Group SA of 6
February 2013 announcing the opening of Canon’s public takeover bid for all shares, warrants and stock
options of I.R.I.S. Group SA.
Canon, world-leader in imaging solutions, via its subsidiary Canon Europa N.V., today announced that, at the
close of the initial acceptance period of its public takeover bid for I.R.I.S. Group SA on 20 March 2013, 91.05%
of all shares of I.R.I.S. Group are held by Canon.
All conditions of the public takeover bid have been fulfilled and the bid is now unconditional. This represents an
important milestone in the close relationship between Canon and I.R.I.S. Group, as Canon focuses on
accelerating growth in its solutions and services business.
Mandatory reopening and squeeze-out
Shareholders who have not yet tendered their shares will have the opportunity to do so during a mandatory
reopening of the bid starting on 27 March 2013 and ending on 17 April 2013. Shareholders can tender their
shares in the same manner and under the same conditions as during the initial acceptance period, as set out in
the offer prospectus. The offer price per share is EUR 44.50, and the price for the different warrants and stock
options is mentioned in the offer prospectus.
If, at the end of the mandatory reopening period, Canon holds at least 95% of the shares, it intends to launch a
squeeze-out process.
Full details of the bid are covered in the offer prospectus and the memorandum in reply prepared by the board
of directors of I.R.I.S. Group SA that are published on the website of I.R.I.S. Group (www.iriscorporate.com) and
of ING Belgium (www.ing.be). The prospectus can also be sent without charge upon request by telephone from
ING Belgium SA/NV at +32 2 464 60 02 (French) or at +32 2 464 60 04 (English).
The prospectus and the memorandum in reply, which have both been approved by the FSMA on 5 February
2013, are also available on the FSMA website
Notes to Editors:
Prospectus Availability:
Online: The prospectus (including the acceptance form and the memorandum in reply) is available in English on
the website of ING Belgium SA/NV on: http://www.ing.be/en/retail/investments/shares-andbonds/Pages/shares.aspx?WT.xmenusource=LEFTNAVIGATION_Actions
It is also available in French on the website of ING Belgium SA/NV at:
http://www.ing.be/fr/retail/investments/shares-and-
bonds/Pages/shares.aspx?WT.xmenusource=LEFTNAVIGATION_Actions
The prospectus is also available in English and in French on the I.R.I.S. Group website at:
http://www.iriscorporate.com/c2-151-17/Prospectus.aspx
Further, the summary of the prospectus is also available in Dutch on the website of ING Belgium SA/NV at:
https://www.ing.be/nl/retail/investments/shares-andbonds/Pages/shares.aspx?WT.xmenusource=LANGUAGE_NL
By Phone: The prospectus can also be sent without charge upon request by telephone from ING Belgium
SA/NV at +32 2 464 60 02 (French) or at +32 2 464 60 04 (English).
About I.R.I.S. Group
I.R.I.S.’ mission is to increase our customers’ productivity and knowledge through helping them better manage
their documents, data and information. I.R.I.S. Products & Technologies develops technologies and products for
Intelligent Document Recognition and markets its portfolio on a worldwide basis through strong partnerships.
I.R.I.S. Professional Solutions enables companies and administrations to find in one company the innovative
expertise and hightech solutions to efficiently manage documents, information flows and IT infrastructure.
I.R.I.S. has more than 500 employees based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Vilvoorde and Brasschaat (Belgium), Orly
(France), Windhof (Luxemburg), Amstelveen and Meerssen (The Netherlands), Aachen (Germany), Delray
Beach (USA), Hong‐Kong (China) ), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Oslo (Norway). www.iriscorporate.com
About Canon Europe
Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon Inc., represented in 116 countries
across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon’s
tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its technology into many other markets and has
established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solutions comprise
products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray
machines, to multi-function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services.
Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy
customers’ creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each
customer to realise their own passion for image.
Canon’s corporate philosophy is Kyosei – ‘living and working together for the common good’. In EMEA, Canon
Europe pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and
supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon’s products, solutions and services. Canon has achieved
global certification to ISO 14001, demonstrating a world-class environmental management standard.
Further information about Canon Europe is available at: www.canon-europe.com
Media Enquiries, please contact:
Denis Hermesse (I.R.I.S.)
CFO
I.R.I.S.
Tel: +32 (0) 10 487 460
Email: investors@iriscorporate.com
Will Hart (on behalf of Canon Europe)
Nelson Bostock Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7792 7412
Email: will.hart@nelsonbostock.com