Applicant
Bourns, Inc.
Case number(s)
202600055
Decision date
Type
Decision
Topic
Overseas investment
DecisionConsent granted
Section 13(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005
Decision makerToitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand
Decision date30 March 2026
PathwaySignificant business assets
InvestmentAcquisition of up to 100% of the shares (and all rights convertible into shares) in Rakon Limited
Consideration$360,715,439
ApplicantBourns, Inc.
United States of America 100%
VendorsShareholders of Rakon Limited
New Zealand 83%
Various 17%
Background

The Applicant is an American company, ultimately owned by the Bourns family. The Applicant manufactures and supplies a broad portfolio of electronic components to a multitude of markets globally.

The Applicant intends to make a full takeover offer pursuant to the New Zealand Takeovers Code.

Rakon Limited is a New Zealand Stock Exchange listed company which designs, develops, and manufactures frequency control and timing solutions.

Consent was granted as the Applicant met the investor test criterion.

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