TCP Shareholders Approve Merger with Quality Light Source GmbH
Aurora, Ohio – February 13, 2018 – TCP International Holdings, Ltd. (TCP) today announced that, at TCP’s extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held today, over 90 percent of TCP’s outstanding common shares voted to approve the adoption of the merger agreement with Quality Light Source GmbH, an entity affiliated with Ellis Yan and Solomon Yan. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018. Upon completion of the transaction, TCP shareholders will receive $1.00 in cash per share.
“We are pleased with the outcome of today’s extraordinary general meeting, and I want to thank TCP’s shareholders for their support,” said Brian Catlett, CEO of TCP. “We look forward to completing the merger with Quality Light Source GmbH expeditiously.”
About TCP
TCP International Holdings, Ltd (OTC: TCPIF), is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of energy efficient lighting technologies. TCP’s extensive product offerings include LED and CFL lamps and fixtures and other energy efficient lighting products. TCP is a proud ENERGY STAR® partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. TCP’s products are currently offered through thousands of retail and C&I distributors. Since TCP’s inception, it has sold more than one billion energy efficient lighting products. For more information, visit www.tcpi.com.
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