Torp Computing Group ASA
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The exchange ratio for the Merger will be such that 1 share in TCG shall give 0.336134<br />
shares in Komplett. No consideration shares shall be issued for TCG’s potential holdings of<br />
own shares or for any shares Komplett owns in TCG. As a result of the Merger, the share<br />
capital in Komplett will be increased by NOK 3 501 118 through the issue of 3 501 118<br />
shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 1.<br />
3.2 Rationale for the exchange ratio<br />
In connection with the negotiations between the parties, Komplett was valued at NOK<br />
1 577 749 600 and TCG was valued at NOK 416 633 600 as of 17 June 2007. The<br />
valuation was based on there being 13 258 400 shares in Komplett and 10 415 840 shares<br />
in TCG. Neither of the parties have issued rights in the form of options, subscription rights,<br />
convertible loans or other financial instruments that could result in the issuing of additional<br />
shares in the companies.<br />
The valuation of Komplett and TCG and thus the exchange ratio were determined after<br />
negotiations between the parties. During the negotiations, a total assessment was made of<br />
the market value of the companies on the Oslo Stock Exchange and the OTC list over a<br />
certain period, historical earnings, book equity, future earning potential and the value of<br />
the revenue and expense synergies which the Merger is expected to provide a basis for.<br />
No special difficulties were experienced when the exchange ratio was determined.<br />
The Board of Directors of Komplett is of the view that the exchange ratio is reasonable and<br />
satisfactory for Komplett and Komplett’s shareholders and recommends that the<br />
company’s General Meeting approves the merger plan. This conclusion is also supported by<br />
the ”fairness opinion” which Komplett’s advisor, SEB Enskilda <strong>ASA</strong>, has prepared for<br />
Komplett’s Board of Directors.<br />
4 IMPLICATIONS OF THE MERGER FOR THE EMPLOYEES<br />
The merged company will have approx. 600 employees. Approximately 150 of these will<br />
come from TCG. The rights of the employees will be transferred to the merged company in<br />
accordance with applicable agreements, the Working Environment Act and other relevant<br />
legislation. Consequently, the employees will not be significantly affected by the Merger<br />
other than by certain changes regarding the organisation and coordination of functions.<br />
The employees have been informed about the merger plan in accordance with the<br />
provisions in the Public Limited Companies Act/ the Work Environment Act and agreements<br />
in force. The employees shall be informed about the merger plan immediately after it has<br />
been approved by the Boards of Directors of Komplett and TCG. Furthermore, the Parties<br />
will ensure that the employees receive information and that they, through their<br />
representatives, will be consulted in connection with the implementation of the Merger.<br />
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