Teekay and TORM to Complete Acquisition of OMI.NASSAU, Bahamas -- Teekay Corporation (Teekay) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TK) and A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM (TORM TORM Transactional or Relationship Message (Federal Trade Commission email message definition) ) (CSE (Certified Systems Engineer) See Microsoft certification. : TORM) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : TRMD) today announced that Omaha, Inc. (Omaha), a jointly owned subsidiary of Teekay and TORM, now owns more than 90% of the outstanding shares of OMI (1) See Open Market. (2) (Open Microprocessor Initiative, Brussels, Belgium) An organization that functions under the umbrella of the European Commission. It funds projects that research and develop advanced microcontroller technologies. Corporation (OMI) (NYSE: OMM OMM Organisation Météorologique Mondiale (French: World Meteorological Organization) OMM Organización Meteorológica Mundial (Spanish: World Meteorological Organization) OMM Organizzazione Meteorologica Mondiale ). The merger of OMI with and into Omaha is expected to occur on Friday, June 8, 2007. As a result of the merger, the final step in the acquisition of OMI, all the remaining outstanding OMI shares (other than shares owned by Teekay, TORM or Omaha, or any of their respective subsidiaries) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive $29.25 per share, net to the seller in cash without interest, less any required withholding taxes. Following the merger, OMI's shares will cease to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. . About Teekay Teekay Corporation transports more than 10 percent of the world's seaborne oil, has expanded into the liquefied natural gas liquefied natural gas: see under natural gas. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) A product of natural gas which consists primarily of methane. Its properties are those of liquid methane, slightly modified by minor constituents. shipping sector through its publicly-listed subsidiary, Teekay LNG LNG (liquefied natural gas): see under natural gas. Partners L.P. (NYSE: TGP), and is further growing its operations in the offshore production, storage and transportation sector through its publicly-listed subsidiary, Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE: TOO). With a fleet of over 155 vessels, offices in 16 countries and 5,600 seagoing and shore-based employees, Teekay provides a comprehensive set of marine services to the world's leading oil and gas companies, helping them seamlessly link their upstream energy production to their downstream processing operations. Teekay's reputation for safety, quality and innovation has earned it a position with its customers as The Marine Midstream Company. Teekay changed its name from Teekay Shipping Corporation to Teekay Corporation on May 30, 2007. Teekay's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where it trades under the symbol "TK". About TORM TORM is one of the world's leading carriers of refined oil products and has significant activities in the bulk market. The Company operates more than 100 modern and secure vessels, most of them in pool co-operation with other respected shipping companies, sharing TORM's commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and customer service. TORM was founded in 1889. The Company conducts business all over the world and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. TORM's shares are listed in Copenhagen (ticker TORM) as well as on NASDAQ (ticker TRMD). About OMI OMI Corporation is a major international owner and operator of tankers. Its fleet aggregates approximately 3.5 million deadweight tons and comprises 13 Suezmax tankers (7 of which it owns and 6 of which are chartered-in) and 32 product carriers (of which it owns 28 and charters-in 4). In addition, the Company has 2 product carriers under construction, which will be delivered in 2009. Forward looking statements This release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which reflect management's current views with respect to certain future events and performance, including statements regarding the timing of the closing of Teekay and TORM's acquisition of OMI. There can be no assurance that other conditions to the closing of the acquisition will be satisfied. |
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