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ots Ad hoc-Service: Siemens AG <DE0007236101> Siemens to Acquire global DSL leader Efficient Networks Inc. for $1.5 billion

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Major step for Information and Communication Networks Group within
its strategy to become a leading company in DSL Broadband Access
worldwide
Siemens Information and Communication Networks Group (ICN) will
strengthen its position in the digital subscriber line (DSL)
broadband access market through the acquisition of Efficient Networks
Inc. (Efficient) (Nasdaq: EFNT). Siemens and Efficient today
announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement,
subject to regulatory clearances and approvals. Pursuant to this
agreement Siemens will commence a cash tender offer for all of
Efficient' shares, for $23.5 per share or a total fully diluted
consideration of approximately $1.5 billion. Efficient is a global
leader in DSL customer premises equipment (CPE) for the broadband
access market. With this important acquisition Siemens ICN enhances
its position as one of the top worldwide broadband access equipment
suppliers.
Efficient posted revenues of $394 million for calendar year 2000.
Efficient' DSL CPE enables communication service providers to offer
broadband access services to small and medium-size businesses, branch
offices of large corporations and residential customers. Efficient'
product line includes DSL modems, routers, integrated access devices
(IADs) supporting voice and data services as well as management
systems and software. The transaction will enable Siemens and
Efficient to offer innovative DSL solutions to the market more
quickly by leveraging their complementary technologies.
The Management Board of Siemens and the Board of Directors of
Efficient have approved the Merger Agreement. The Offerand the Merger
are conditional upon, inter alia, receipt of required regulatory
approvals and clearances. Once regulatory approvals and clearances
are received, it is anticipated that the acquisition of Efficient
will be completed in the shortest possible timeframe.
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