05 March 2010
A joint press release has been issued by Canon Inc., Canon Finance Netherlands B.V. and Océ N.V. in connection with the recommended public offer by Canon Finance Netherlands B.V. for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Océ N.V.
With more than 71% of the Shares tendered to or owned by Canon, and given the positive outcome of the Enterprise Chamber hearing in Amsterdam on 3 March 2010, Canon declares the Offer unconditional.
With this announcement, Canon and Océ have successfully taken an important first step in their aim to create the overall No.1 presence in the printing industry.