G37585109
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
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GasLog Ltd.
Alexandros Laios, General Counsel
c/o GasLog LNG Services Ltd.
69 Akti Miaouli
18537 Piraeus
Greece
+30 210 459 1000
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Blenheim Holdings Ltd.
Blenheim Special Investments Holding Ltd.
Ceres Shipping Ltd.
Peter G. Livanos
c/o Ceres Monaco SAM
Gildo Pastor Center
7 rue du Gabian
98000 Monaco
+377 9797 0606
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Olympic LNG Investments Ltd.
c/o ASOFIN Management AG
Heiligkreuz 2, FL-9490 Vaduz
Liechtenstein
+423-237 48 03
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Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III, L.P.
GEPIF III Crown Bidco L.P.
GEPIF III Crown MergerCo Limited
One Lafayette Place
Greenwich, CT 06830
U.S.A.
+1 203 863 6000
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
Notices and Communications on Behalf of the Person(s) Filing Statement)
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With a copy to:
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Erik R. Tavzel, Esq.
D. Scott Bennett, Esq.
Andrew C. Elken, Esq.
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Worldwide Plaza
825 Eighth Avenue
New York, New York 10019
+1 (212) 474-1000
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Owen Clay
Linklaters LLP
One Silk Street
London, EC2Y 8HQ
United Kingdom
+44 20 7456 3230
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Christopher R. May, Esq.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
600 Travis Street, Suite 5400
Houston, Texas 77002
+1 (713) 821-5666
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This
statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
oThe
filing of solicitation materials or an information statement subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3(c) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
oThe
filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.
oA
tender offer.
ýNone
of the above.
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies:
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Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the transaction: o
Calculation of Filing Fee
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Transaction Valuation*
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Amount of Filing Fee**
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$253,528,387.80
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$27,659.95
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Estimated
solely for purposes of calculating the filing fee pursuant to Rule 0-11(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The transaction
valuation was calculated based on the sum of (a) the aggregate cash payment for the proposed per share cash payment of $5.80 for 42,567,710 outstanding common shares of the issuer subject to
the transaction, (b) the product of 642,637 common shares of the issuer subject to restricted stock unit awards that are not subject to performance-based vesting conditions multiplied by $5.80
and (c) the product of 501,444 common shares of the issuer subject to restricted stock unit awards that remain subject to performance-based vesting conditions (determined based on the
achievement of applicable performance goals at target levels) multiplied by $5.80, in each case as of the date of this filing ((a), (b) and (c) together, the
Transaction Value).
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The
amount of the filing fee was calculated in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 0-11(b)(1) and the Securities and Exchange Commission Fee Rate Advisory #1 for
the Fiscal Year 2021 by multiplying the Transaction Value by 0.0001091.
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Check
box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing
with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and date of its filing.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THIS TRANSACTION, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THIS
TRANSACTION, OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS SCHEDULE 13E-3. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
INTRODUCTION
This Amendment No. 1 to Rule 13E-3 Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3, together with the exhibits hereto (this
Schedule 13E-3 or this Transaction Statement), is being filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) pursuant to Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (together
with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Exchange Act), by: (i) GasLog Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company
(the Company), (ii) GEPIF III Crown Bidco L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership
(Parent), (iii) GEPIF III Crown MergerCo Limited, a Bermuda exempted company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent
(Merger Sub), (iv) Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership
(GEPIF III), (v) Blenheim Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company (Blenheim
Holdings), (vi) Blenheim Special Investments Holding Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company (Blenheim Special
Investments), (vii) Ceres Shipping Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company, (viii) Peter G. Livanos and (ix) Olympic LNG Investments Ltd., a Bermuda
exempted company (Olympic) (each of (i) through (ix) a Filing
Person, and collectively, the Filing Persons).
This Transaction Statement relates to (1) the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 21, 2021 (subsequently amended on April 20, 2021 and as it may be
further amended from time to time, the Merger Agreement), by and among the Company, Parent and
Merger Sub, (2) the related Statutory Merger Agreement contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the Statutory Merger Agreement), to be
entered into by the Company and Merger Sub and (3) the Rollover Agreement, dated as of February 21, 2021 (the Rollover
Agreement), by and among Parent, the Company, Blenheim Holdings, Olympic, Blenheim Special Investments, Falconera Navigation Inc., Chiara Holdings S de R.L.,
Maple Tree Holdings Ltd., Ash Tree SA, Acer Tree Ltd., Thatcher Investments Limited, Eleanor Investments Holdings Limited, Nelson Equity Limited and JP Jones Holdings Limited
(such persons, other than Parent and the Company, the Rolling Shareholders). Pursuant to, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the
Merger Agreement and the Statutory Merger Agreement, if each of the conditions to closing set forth in the Merger Agreement are either satisfied or, to the extent permitted, waived, Merger Sub will be
merged with and into the Company (the Merger), with the Company as the surviving company in the merger (the
Surviving Company).
Upon completion of the Merger, each common share of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (each, a Company Common Share),
that is issued and outstanding at the effective time of the Merger (the Effective Time) (other than Company Common Shares held by
(a) the Company or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, (b) the Company as treasury shares or (c) the Rolling Shareholders), will be cancelled and converted into the right to
receive $5.80, in cash, without interest (the Merger Consideration). Upon completion of the Merger, each of the Companys
8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preference Shares, par value $0.01 per share (each, a Company Preference Share) that
is issued and outstanding at the Effective Time will remain issued and outstanding and convert automatically into a preference share of the Surviving Company (each, a
Surviving Company Preference Share), and be entitled to the same dividend and other relative rights, preferences, limitations and
restrictions as are now provided by the certificate of designations of the Company Preference Shares, which certificate of designations will remain at and following the completion of the Merger in
full force and effect as an obligation of the Surviving Company in accordance with the Company Act 1981 of Bermuda (as amended) (the Bermuda Companies Act). Following
the Merger, the Rolling Shareholders will own approximately 55% of the Surviving Companys common shares and Parent will own approximately 45% of the Surviving Companys
common shares. Following the Merger, the Surviving Company will use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Company Common Shares to be de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange and de-registered
under the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable following the Effective Time.
Pursuant
to the Rollover Agreement, each Rolling Shareholder has agreed that (a) each Company Common Share that is issued and outstanding prior to the Effective Time and owned by
it will remain outstanding and convert automatically into one duly authorized, validly issued and fully paid and nonassessable common share, par value $0.01 per share, of the Surviving Company and
(b) each Company Preference Share that is issued and outstanding prior to the Effective Time and owned by it will remain outstanding and convert automatically into a Surviving Company
Preference Share, and has waived any
claim
to receive the Merger Consideration with respect to any Company Common Share owned by it and any rights of appraisal or rights to dissent from the Merger and the other transactions. In addition,
in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Rollover Agreement and the Merger Agreement, concurrently with the closing of the Merger, each of Blenheim Holdings, Olympic and Blenheim
Special Investments (the Continuing Rolling Shareholders), Parent and the Company have agreed to enter into a shareholder agreement (the
Shareholder Agreement) with respect to the governance of the Surviving Company, including certain approval rights to be granted to Parent
and Blenheim Holdings with respect to the conduct of the Surviving Company.
Parent
expects to provide the amount of funds necessary to complete the Merger through a cash contribution from GEPIF III, pursuant to an Equity Commitment Letter, dated as of
February 21, 2021 (the Equity Commitment Letter), between Parent and GEPIF III, under which, subject to the terms and conditions
thereof, GEPIF III will provide equity financing in an aggregate amount of $247 million to Parent to complete the Merger. The obligation of GEPIF III to fund its commitment under the Equity
Commitment Letter is subject to the satisfaction in full or valid waiver of the conditions precedent to Parents obligations to consummate the Merger and the other transactions at the
closing and the closing being required to occur under the Merger Agreement.
Concurrently
with the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement, Parent also delivered to the Company the executed guarantee of GEPIF III, dated as of February 21, 2021, in
favor of the Company in respect of Parents obligation to pay the Parent termination fee under and in accordance with the Merger Agreement.
A
special committee of the board of directors of the Company (the Special Committee) consisting only of independent and
disinterested directors reviewed and considered the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, the Statutory Merger Agreement, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger. The
Special Committee unanimously recommended that the board of directors of the Company (a) approve the Merger Agreement, the Statutory Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the
Merger Agreement, the Statutory Merger Agreement and the Rollover Agreement, including the Merger, and (b) recommend approval of the Merger, the Merger Agreement and the Statutory Merger
Agreement to the holders of the Company Common Shares, other than the Company or its wholly owned subsidiaries, Parent, Merger Sub or the Rolling Shareholders and their respective affiliates (the
Public Shareholders), and the holders of Company Preference Shares. The board of directors of the Company, acting upon the unanimous
recommendation of the Special Committee, unanimously (i) determined that the Merger Agreement, the Statutory Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the
Statutory Merger Agreement and the Rollover Agreement, including the Merger, are fair to, and in the best interest of, the Company, the holders of Company Common Shares and the holders of Company
Preference Shares, (ii) approved the Merger Agreement, the Statutory Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the Statutory Merger Agreement and the Rollover
Agreement, including the Merger, and
(iii) recommended approval of the Merger, the Merger Agreement and the Statutory Merger Agreement to the Public Shareholders and the holders of Company Preference Shares.
Consummation
of the Merger is subject to certain conditions, including without limitation, approval of the Merger Agreement, the Statutory Merger Agreement and the transactions
contemplated thereby by the affirmative vote of (a) the holders of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding Company Common Shares and Company Preference Shares entitled to vote
thereon, voting together as a single class (and with each Company Preference Share carrying a single vote), at a meeting of the Company shareholders and (b) the holders of a majority of the
Company Common Shares held by the Public Shareholders and present (in person or by proxy) at a special general meeting of the Company shareholders. Pursuant to the Rollover Agreement, the Rolling
Shareholders have agreed, subject to the terms and conditions therein, to vote all Company Common Shares and Company Preference Shares beneficially owned by them in favor of the approval of the Merger
Agreement, the Statutory Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger.
The
Company will make available to its shareholders a proxy statement (the Proxy Statement, a preliminary copy of which is
attached as Exhibit (a)(1) to this Transaction Statement), relating to the special general meeting of the Companys shareholders, at which the Companys
shareholders will consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the Merger, the Merger Agreement and the Statutory Merger Agreement. As of the date hereof, the Proxy Statement is in preliminary form
and is subject to completion.
Pursuant
to General Instruction F to Schedule 13E-3, the information in the Proxy Statement, including all annexes thereto, is expressly incorporated by reference herein in
its entirety, and responses to each item herein are qualified in their entirety by the information contained in the Proxy Statement. The cross-references below are being supplied pursuant to General
Instruction G to Schedule 13E-3 and show the location in the Proxy Statement of the information required to be included in response to the items of Schedule 13E-3.
All
information concerning the Company contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this Transaction Statement and the Proxy Statement was supplied by the Company. Similarly, all
information concerning each Filing Person contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this Transaction Statement and the Proxy Statement was supplied by such Filing Person. No Filing Person is
responsible for the accuracy of any information supplied by any other Filing Person.
ITEM 1. SUMMARY TERM SHEET
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
ITEM 2. SUBJECT COMPANY INFORMATION
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(a)
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Name
and Address. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term SheetThe Parties Involved in the MergerThe Company
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(b)
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Securities.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term SheetThe Parties Involved in the MergerThe Company
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Summary Term SheetThe Special General Meeting
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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The Special General MeetingRecord Date; Shareholders Entitled to Vote
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyMarket Prices of the Company Common Shares and
Dividends
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyMarket Prices of the Company Preference Shares and
Dividends
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(c)
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Trading
Market and Price. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyMarket Prices of the Company Common Shares and
Dividends
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyMarket Prices of the Company Preference Shares and
Dividends
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(d)
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Dividends.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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The Merger AgreementConduct of Business
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyMarket Prices of the Company Common Shares and
Dividends
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyMarket Prices of the Company Preference Shares and
Dividends
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(e)
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Prior
Public Offerings. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyPrior Public Offerings
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(f)
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Prior
Stock Purchases. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyPrior Public Offerings
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyCertain Transactions in the Company Shares
ITEM 3. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF FILING PERSON
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(a)
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Name
and Address. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term SheetThe Parties Involved in the Merger
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The Parties Involved in the Merger
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Other Important Information Regarding the Company
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing Parties
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Other Important Information Regarding the Rolling Shareholder Parties
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(b)
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Business
and Background of Entities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term SheetThe Parties Involved in the Merger
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The Parties Involved in the Merger
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Other Important Information Regarding the Company
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing Parties
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Other Important Information Regarding the Rolling Shareholder Parties
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(c)
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Business
and Background of Natural Persons. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyDirectors and Executive Officers of the Company
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing PartiesDirectors and Executive Officers of the GEPIF Filing
Parties
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Other Important Information Regarding the Rolling Shareholder PartiesDirectors and Executive Officers of the
Rolling Shareholder Parties
ITEM 4. TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION
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(a)-(1)
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Material TermsTender Offers. Not applicable.
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(a)-(2)
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Material TermsMerger or Similar Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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The Special General Meeting
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Special Factors
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The Merger Agreement
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The Rollover Agreement
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Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to the Merger
Agreement
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Annex BStatutory Merger Agreement
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Annex CRollover Agreement
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(c)
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Different
Terms. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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Special FactorsEffects of the Merger
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Special FactorsInterests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in the
Merger
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The Merger Agreement
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The Rollover Agreement
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to the Merger
Agreement
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Annex BStatutory Merger Agreement
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Annex CRollover Agreement
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(d)
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Appraisal
Rights. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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Special FactorsAppraisal Rights
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The Merger AgreementShares of Dissenting Holders
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Appraisal Rights of Shareholders
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Annex ECopy of Section 106 of the Bermuda Companies Act
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(e)
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Provisions
for Unaffiliated Security Holders. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Provisions for Public Shareholders
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(f)
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Eligibility
for Listing or Trading. Not applicable.
ITEM 5. PAST CONTACTS, TRANSACTIONS, NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS
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(a)
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Transactions.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyCertain Transactions in the Company Shares
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing PartiesPast Transactions and Contracts with the Company
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Other Important Information Regarding the Rolling Shareholder PartiesPast Transactions and Contracts with the
Company
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(b)-(c)
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Significant Corporate Events; Negotiations or Contacts. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsPlans for the Company after the Merger
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsThe GEPIF
Filing Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsRolling Shareholder Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsInterests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in the
Merger
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The Merger Agreement
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The Rollover Agreement
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyNegotiations or Material Contacts
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing PartiesPast Transactions and Contracts with the
Company
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing PartiesPast Transactions and Contracts with the Rolling
Shareholder Parties
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Other Important Information Regarding the Rolling Shareholder PartiesPast Transactions and Contracts with the
Company
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Other Important Information Regarding the Rolling Shareholder PartiesPast Transactions and Contracts with the
GEPIF Filing Parties
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to the Merger
Agreement
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Annex BStatutory Merger Agreement
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Annex CRollover Agreement
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(e)
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Agreements
Involving the Subject Companys Securities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated
herein by reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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The Special General MeetingRequired Vote
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Special FactorsPlans for the Company after the Merger
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsFinancing of the Merger
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Special FactorsInterests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in the
Merger
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Special FactorsDelisting and Deregistration of the Company Common Shares
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The Merger Agreement
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The Rollover Agreement
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyPrior Public Offerings
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyCertain Transactions in the Company Shares
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing PartiesPast Transactions and Contracts with the
Company
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Other Important Information Regarding the Rolling Shareholder PartiesPast Transactions and Contracts with the
Company
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to the Merger
Agreement
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Annex BStatutory Merger Agreement
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Annex CRollover Agreement
ITEM 6. PURPOSES OF THE TRANSACTION AND PLANS OR PROPOSALS
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(b)
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Use
of Securities Acquired. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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Special FactorsEffects of the Merger
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Special FactorsPlans for the Company after the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsThe GEPIF Filing Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsRolling Shareholder Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsDelisting and Deregistration of the Company Common Shares
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The Merger Agreement
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The Rollover Agreement
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyMarket Prices of the Company Common Shares and
Dividends
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to the Merger
Agreement
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Annex BStatutory Merger Agreement
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Annex CRollover Agreement
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(c)(1)-(8)
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Plans. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsEffects of the Merger
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Special FactorsPlans for the Company after the Merger
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsThe GEPIF Filing Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsRolling Shareholder Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsInterests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in
Merger
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Special FactorsDelisting and Deregistration of the Company Common Shares
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The Merger Agreement
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The Rollover Agreement
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyMarket Prices of the Company Common Shares and
Dividends
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to the Merger
Agreement
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Annex BStatutory Merger Agreement
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Annex CRollover Agreement
ITEM 7. PURPOSES, ALTERNATIVES, REASONS AND EFFECTS
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(a)
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Purposes.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsPlans for the Company after the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsThe GEPIF Filing Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsRolling Shareholder Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Alternatives.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Special FactorsEffects on The Company If the Merger Is Not Completed
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsAlternatives to the Merger
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Special FactorsThe GEPIF Filing Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsRolling Shareholder Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Reasons.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsEffects of the Merger
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsAlternatives to the Merger
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Special FactorsThe GEPIF Filing Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsPosition of the GEPIF Filing Parties as to Fairness of the Merger
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Special FactorsRolling Shareholder Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsPosition of the Rolling Shareholder Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger
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Special FactorsOpinion of EvercoreFinancial Advisor to the Special Committee
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Effects.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsEffects of the Merger
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Special FactorsThe Companys Net Book Value and Net Earnings
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Special FactorsEffects on the Company If the Merger Is Not Completed
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Special FactorsPlans for the Company after the Merger
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsInterests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in
Merger
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Special FactorsMaterial U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequence of the Merger
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Special FactorsMaterial Bermuda Tax Consequences of the Merger
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Special FactorsDelisting and Deregistration of the Company Common Shares
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The Merger Agreement
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The Rollover Agreement
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Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to the Merger
Agreement
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Annex BStatutory Merger Agreement
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Annex CRollover Agreement
ITEM 8. FAIRNESS OF THE TRANSACTION
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Fairness; Factors Considered in Determining Fairness. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsPosition of the GEPIF Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger
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Special FactorsPosition of the
Rolling
Shareholder Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger
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Special FactorsOpinion of EvercoreFinancial Advisor to the Special Committee
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Special FactorsInterests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in the
Merger
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Annex DFairness Opinion of Evercore Group L.L.C.
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(c)
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Approval
of Security Holders. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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The Merger AgreementEfforts to Obtain Required Shareholder Approvals
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The Merger AgreementConditions to Completion of the Merger
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The Special General MeetingRequired Vote
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
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(d)
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Unaffiliated
Representative. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsOpinion of EvercoreFinancial Advisor to the Special Committee
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Annex DFairness Opinion of Evercore Group L.L.C.
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(e)
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Approval
of Directors. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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(f)
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Other
Offers.
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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-
Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyNegotiations or Material Contacts
ITEM 9. REPORTS, OPINIONS, APPRAISALS AND NEGOTIATIONS
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(a)-(b)
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Report, Opinion or Appraisal; Preparer and Summary of the Report, Opinion or Appraisal. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsOpinion of EvercoreFinancial Advisor to the Special Committee
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Special FactorsCertain Financial Information
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Annex DFairness Opinion of Evercore Group L.L.C.
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(c)
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Availability
of Documents. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Where You Can Find More Information
The
reports, opinions or appraisals referenced in this Item 9 will be made available for inspection and copying at the principal executive offices of the Company during its
regular business hours by any interested the Company shareholder or his, her or its representative who has been so designated in writing.
ITEM 10. SOURCE AND AMOUNTS OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
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(a)-(b)
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Source of Funds; Conditions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsFinancing of the Merger
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The Merger Agreement
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Annex A-1Merger Agreement
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Annex A-2Amendment No. 1 to
the Merger Agreement
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(c)
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Expenses.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsFees and Expenses
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The Merger AgreementFees and Expenses
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(d)
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Borrowed
Funds. Not applicable.
ITEM 11. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE SUBJECT COMPANY
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(a)
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Securities
Ownership. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Special FactorsInterests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in
Merger
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanySecurity Ownership of Company Common Shares and Company
Preference Shares
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyCertain Transactions in the Company
SharesTransactions by the GEPIF Filing Parties in the Company Shares
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing PartiesDirectors and Executive Officers of the GEPIF Filing
Parties
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Other Important Information Regarding the Rolling Shareholder PartiesIdentity and Background of the Rolling
Shareholder Parties
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(b)
-
Securities
Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyCertain Transactions in the Company Shares
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanyCertain Transactions in the Company
SharesTransactions by the GEPIF Filing Parties in the Company Shares
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Other Important Information Regarding the GEPIF Filing PartiesDirectors and Executive Officers of the GEPIF Filing
Parties
ITEM 12. THE SOLICITATION OR RECOMMENDATION
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(d)
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Intent
to Tender or Vote in a Going-Private Transaction. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
-
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The Special General MeetingRequired Vote
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The Special General MeetingVoting by the Companys Directors and Executive
Officers
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The Rollover Agreement
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Annex CRollover Agreement
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(e)
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Recommendations
of Others. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by
reference:
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Summary Term Sheet
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The Special General MeetingRecommendation of the Board and the Special Committee
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsThe GEPIF Filing Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsPosition of the GEPIF Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger
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Special FactorsRolling Shareholder Parties Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsPosition of Rolling Shareholder Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger
ITEM 13. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(a)
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Financial
Information. The audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the two years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020 are incorporated herein
by reference to the Companys Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020, originally filed on March 5, 2021 (see page F-1 and the following pages).
The
information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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Other Important Information Regarding the CompanySelected Historical Financial Information
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Where You Can Find More Information
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(b)
-
Pro
Forma Information. Not applicable.
ITEM 14. PERSONS/ASSETS RETAINED, EMPLOYED, COMPENSATED OR USED
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(a)-(b)
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Solicitations or Recommendations; Employees and Corporate Assets
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Summary Term Sheet
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Questions and Answers about the Special General Meeting and the Merger
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The Special General MeetingTabulation of Votes
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The Special General MeetingSolicitation of Proxies
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Special FactorsEffects of the Merger
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsOpinion of Evercore Group L.L.C.
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Special FactorsInterests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in
Merger
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Special FactorsFees and Expenses
ITEM 15. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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(c)
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Other
Material Information. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement, including all annexes thereto, is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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(a)-(1)
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Preliminary Proxy Statement of the Company dated [·], 2021.
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(a)-(2)
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Letter to the Shareholders of the Company, included in the Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
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(a)-(3)
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Notice of Special General Meeting of Shareholders, included in the Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
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(a)-(4)
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Form of Proxy Card, included in the Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
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(a)-(5)*
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Press Release issued by the Company, dated February 22, 2021, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Report on Form 6-K
furnished by the Company to the SEC on February 22, 2021.
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(a)-(6)
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Press Release issued by the Company, dated February 22, 2021, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Report on Form 6-K furnished by the Company to the SEC on February 22, 2021.
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(a)-(7)
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Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 for the Company filed with the SEC on March 5, 2021.
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(b)
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Not applicable.
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(c)-(1)
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Fairness Opinion of Evercore Group L.L.C., dated February 21, 2021, incorporated herein by reference to Annex D to the Proxy Statement.
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(c)-(2)*
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Discussion Materials prepared by Evercore Group L.L.C. for discussion with the special committee of the board of directors of the Company, dated November 17, 2020
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(c)-(3)*
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Discussion Materials prepared by Evercore Group L.L.C. for discussion with the special committee of the board of directors of the Company, dated February 19, 2021.
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(c)-(4)*
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Discussion Materials prepared by Evercore Group L.L.C. for discussion with the special committee of the board of directors of the company, dated February 21, 2021.
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(d)-(1)
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Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as February 21, 2021, by and among GasLog Ltd., GEPIF III Crown Bidco L.P. and GEPIF III Crown MergerCo Limited, incorporated herein by reference to
Annex A-1 to the Proxy Statement.
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(d)-(2)
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Statutory Merger Agreement by and among GasLog Ltd. and GEPIF III Crown MergerCo Limited, incorporated herein by reference to Annex B of the Proxy Statement.
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(d)-(3)
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Rollover Agreement, dated as February 21, 2021, by and among GasLog Ltd., GEPIF III Crown Bidco L.P. and the Rolling Shareholders (as defined therein), incorporated herein by reference to
Annex C to the Proxy Statement.
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(d)-(4)*
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Limited Guarantee, dated as of February 21, 2021, by and between Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III, L.P., in favor of GasLog Ltd.
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(d)-(5)*
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Equity Commitment Letter, dated as of February 21, 2021, by and between Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III, L.P. and GEPIF
III Crown Bidco L.P., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Schedule 13D furnished by BlackRock, Inc. to the SEC on March 3, 2021
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(d)-(6)*
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Form of Registration Rights Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Amendment No. 4 to GasLog Ltd.s Registration
Statement on Form F-1, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2012.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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(d)-(7)*
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2020, by and among GasLog Ltd. and the shareholders named therein, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.17 to GasLog Ltd.s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 5, 2021.
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(d)-(8)*
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Form of Subscription Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Amendment No. 4 to GasLog Ltd.s Registration
Statement on Form F-1, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2012.
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(d)-(9)*
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Form of Subscription Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to GasLog Ltd.s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on
March 27, 2014.
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(d)-(10)*
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Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 22, 2020, between Blenheim Holdings Ltd. and GasLog Ltd., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1 to
Amendment No. 8 to the Schedule 13D furnished by Peter G. Livanos, Ceres Shipping Ltd. and Blenheim Holdings Ltd. to the SEC on June 30, 2020.
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(d)-(11)*
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Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 22, 2020, between Olympic LNG Investments Ltd. and GasLog Ltd., incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13D furnished by Olympic LNG Investments Ltd., A.S.O. Holdings S.A. and the Alexander S. Onassis Foundation to the SEC on July 2, 2020.
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(d)-(12)
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Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 20, 2021, by and among GasLog Ltd., GEPIF Crown Bidco L.P. and GEPIF III Crown MergerCo Limited, incorporated by reference to Annex
A-2 to the Proxy Statement.
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(f)
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Section 106 of the Bermuda Companies Act, incorporated herein by reference Annex E to the Proxy Statement
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(g)
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Not applicable.
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SIGNATURES
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: April 20, 2021
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GASLOG LTD.
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By:
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/s/ PAUL A. WOGAN
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Name:
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Paul A. Wogan
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer
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BLENHEIM HOLDINGS LTD.
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By:
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/s/ PETER G. LIVANOS
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Name:
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Peter G. Livanos
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Title:
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Director
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BLENHEIM SPECIAL INVESTMENTS HOLDING LTD.
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By:
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/s/ PETER G. LIVANOS
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Name:
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Peter G. Livanos
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Title:
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Attorney-in-fact
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By:
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/s/ PETER G. LIVANOS
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Name:
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Peter G. Livanos
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CERES SHIPPING LTD.
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By:
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/s/ PETER G. LIVANOS
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Name:
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Peter G. Livanos
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Title:
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Director
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OLYMPIC LNG INVESTMENTS LTD.
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By:
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/s/ A.S. PAPADIMITRIOU
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Name:
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A.S. Papadimitriou
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Title:
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President
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By:
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/s/ M. GIALOURIS
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Name:
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M. Gialouris
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Title:
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Treasurer/Director
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GEPIF III CROWN BIDCO L.P.
By: GEPIF III (GenPar), LLC, its general partner
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By:
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/s/ JAMES BERNER
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Name:
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James Berner
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Title:
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Managing Director
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GEPIF III CROWN MERGERCO LIMITED
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By:
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/s/ JAMES BERNER
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Name:
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James Berner
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Title:
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Director
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GLOBAL ENERGY & POWER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND III, L.P.
By: GEPIF III (GenPar), LLC, its general partner
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By:
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/s/ JAMES BERNER
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Name:
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James Berner
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Title:
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Managing Director
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