GSE Systems Inc.

10/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2024 14:48

Stockholders Approve GSE Solutions Merger with Pelican Energy Partners

Stockholders Approve GSE Solutions Merger with Pelican Energy Partners

October 29, 2024/in Acquisitions, Financials, General News, Partnerships

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 29, 2024/PRNewswire/ - GSE Solutions ("GSE Systems, Inc." or "GSE") (Nasdaq: GVP), a leader in advanced engineering solutions that supports the future of clean-energy production and decarbonization initiatives of the power industry, announced today that its stockholders overwhelmingly approved its merger with an affiliate of Pelican Energy Partners ("Pelican"). Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, dated August 8, 2024 and amended October 20, 2024 ("Merger Agreement"), Pelican will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of GSE for $4.60 per share.

Of the votes cast today at GSE's stockholder meeting, approximately 95.18% were in favor of the merger transaction. The Company anticipates the merger will close on or about October 31, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions.

Ravi Khanna, Chief Executive Officer and President of GSE, commented, "We are pleased to have received the support of our stockholders to approve the merger of GSE and Pelican. Our employees look forward to continuing to support our many wonderful customers in the power industry for many years to come."

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