UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
December 9, 2015
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
STEINER LEISURE LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commonwealth of The Bahamas | 0-28972 | 98-0164731 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Suite 104A, Saffrey Square P.O. Box N-9306 Nassau, The Bahamas |
N/A | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(242) 356-0006
Registrants telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Introduction
As previously disclosed, Steiner Leisure Limited, an international business company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (the Company), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 20, 2015 (the Merger Agreement) with Nemo Parent, Inc., an international business company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (Parent), and Nemo Merger Sub, Inc., an international business company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (Merger Sub). On December 9, 2015 (the Closing Date), pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub was merged with and into the Company (the Merger), with the Company surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent.
At the effective time of the Merger (the Effective Time) and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, each common share, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (Company Common Shares), issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than Company Common Shares held by Parent, Merger Sub or the Company or any of their respective direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries or dissenting shares for which the shareholder has properly exercised dissenters rights (collectively, the Excluded Shares) in accordance with Section 83 of the International Business Companies Act, 2000, as amended, of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (the IBCA), was canceled and converted into the right to receive $65.00 in cash (the Merger Consideration), without interest and subject to any withholding taxes required by applicable law. At the Effective Time, all Company Common Shares were no longer outstanding and all Company Common Shares were cancelled, retired and ceased to exist except Company Common Shares held by a holder who has properly exercised dissenters rights with respect to such Company Common Shares in accordance with Section 83 of the IBCA.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each option to purchase Company Common Shares granted under the Companys compensation plans that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time became fully vested (without regard to the level of achievement of any applicable performance goals or targets) and was cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the product of (i) the aggregate number of Company Common Shares subject to such option and (ii) the excess, if any, of the Merger Consideration over the per share exercise price of such option. In addition, each award of restricted share units, performance share units or other rights with respect to Company Common Shares that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time became fully vested (with the level of achievement of any applicable performance goals or targets deemed to have been achieved at the lesser of 150% of the target level and the maximum level as of the Effective Time), free of restrictions and was cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the product of (i) the aggregate number of Company Common Shares subject to such award and (ii) the Merger Consideration.
The foregoing summary description of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Merger Agreement, which was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on August 21, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 1.01 | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
On December 9, 2015, Steiner U.S. Holdings, Inc. (Steiner US), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as borrower, and the Company, entered into the following agreements: (i) term loan credit agreement, dated as of December 9, 2015 (the Term Credit Agreement), with NewStar Financial, Inc., as administrative agent and collateral agent, the lenders party thereto from time to time and the guarantors party thereto from time to time and (ii) ABL credit agreement, dated as of December 9, 2015 (the ABL Credit Agreement), with PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent, the lenders party thereto from time to time and the guarantors party thereto from time to time. The Term Credit Agreement provides for a $600 million term loan facility with a term of six years and the ABL Credit Agreement provides for a $65 million revolving credit facility with a term of five years, which includes a subfacility for the issuance of letters of credit (collectively, the Credit Facilities). In connection with the Credit Facilities, Steiner US and certain of its domestic, Bahamian and English wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into pledge and security agreements with the applicable lender as collateral agent, pledging substantially all of their assets as collateral.
Item 1.02 | Termination of Material Definitive Agreement. |
On December 9, 2015, in connection with the Merger and the entry into the Credit Facilities, Steiner US terminated the Credit Agreement dated as of November 2, 2009, among Steiner US as borrower, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party thereto, and SunTrust Bank, as administrative agent (the Old Credit Agreement, originally filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 4, 2009). The Old Credit Agreement provided for a revolving credit facility of up to $60 million and was secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and certain of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. No penalties were incurred by the Company as a result of the termination.
Item 2.01 | Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. |
The information set forth in the Introduction of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 3.01 | Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continuing Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer or Listing. |
On December 9, 2015, in connection with the consummation of the transactions described in the Introduction above, which description is incorporated herein by reference, the Company (i) notified the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ) of the consummation of the Merger and (ii) requested that NASDAQ file with the SEC a Form 25 Notification of Removal from Listing and/or Registration to delist and deregister the Company Common Shares under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act).
Trading of Company Common Shares on NASDAQ was suspended as of the close of business on December 9, 2015. The Company also intends to file with the SEC a Form 15 requesting that the Companys reporting obligations under Section 13(a) and Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act be suspended.
Item 3.03 | Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders. |
As set forth in the Introduction of this Current Report on Form 8-K, as of the Effective Time, all issued and outstanding Company Common Shares (other than the Excluded Shares) were automatically cancelled and converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration. At the Effective Time, all holders of Company Common Shares (other than the Excluded Shares) ceased to have any rights with respect thereto other than the right to receive the Merger Consideration.
The information set forth in the Introduction, Items 3.01 and 5.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.01 | Changes in Control of Registrant. |
As a result of the Merger, a change in control of the Company has occurred, and the Company is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent.
The aggregate value of the transaction was approximately $925 million. The source of funds for the Merger and related transaction expenses included cash equity contributions from investment funds managed by Catterton, borrowings under the Credit Facilities and the Companys cash on hand.
The information set forth in the Introduction of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. |
In connection with the consummation of the Merger and as contemplated by the Merger Agreement (and not because of any disagreement with the Company), all of the directors of the Company ceased to be directors of the Company as of the Effective Time. In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, the directors of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time, which consisted of James Michael Chu and Marc Magliacano, became the directors of the Company. Immediately after the Effective Time, Leonard I. Fluxman was appointed to the board of directors of the Company.
Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On December 9, 2015, the Company and Catterton issued a joint press release announcing the consummation of the Merger. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits. |
Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description | |
99.1 | Joint Press Release issued by the Company and Catterton, dated December 9, 2015. |
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibits furnished or filed herewith about prospective performance and plans for the Company, the recently completed Merger, and other statements containing the words estimates, believes, anticipates, plans, expects, will and similar expressions, other than historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors or risks that could cause the Companys actual results to differ materially from the results the Company anticipates include, but are not limited to statements about the benefits of the recently completed Merger, including future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this Current Report on Form 8-K. Consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. Additional factors that may cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on March 2, 2015, under the heading Item 1A. Risk Factors, and in subsequently filed Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The forward-looking statements represent the Companys views as of the date on which such statements were made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
STEINER LEISURE LIMITED | ||||||
Date: December 9, 2015 | By: | /s/ Leonard I. Fluxman | ||||
Name: | Leonard I. Fluxman | |||||
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description | |
99.1 | Joint Press Release issued by the Company and Catterton, dated December 9, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.1
Catterton Completes Acquisition of Steiner Leisure Limited
NASSAU, The Bahamas and GREENWICH, Conn., December 9, 2015 Steiner Leisure Limited (NASDAQ:STNR) (Steiner Leisure or the Company), a worldwide provider and innovator in the fields of beauty, wellness and education, and Catterton, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm, today announced that they have completed the transaction under which affiliates of Catterton will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Steiner Leisure for approximately $925 million, including the assumption of debt.
Together with Catterton, we will be well positioned to advance our leadership in beauty, wellness and education, said Leonard Fluxman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Steiner Leisure. Steiner Leisure is poised to capitalize on the many opportunities ahead and we look forward to benefitting from the knowledge and experience of the Catterton team as we work to continue the Companys positive momentum.
Steiner Leisure has built a portfolio of industry leading brands and businesses including the global leader in spa management services on land and at sea, renowned skincare brands Elemis® and Bliss®, as well as the nations largest branded cosmetic services treatment provider in Ideal Image, said Michael Chu, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Catterton. We are pleased to complete the transaction and look forward to partnering with the outstanding management team at Steiner Leisure to realize the many growth opportunities ahead.
Steiner Leisures stock has ceased trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market as of the close of market today.
About Steiner Leisure Limited
Steiner Leisure is a worldwide provider and innovator in the fields of beauty, wellness and education, dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards and continually evolving to include and anticipate new developments within the industry. Steiner Leisure aims to maintain and expand its existing diverse portfolio of services, products and brands, as well as to seek out new opportunities to complement its business.
Steiner Leisure services include traditional and alternative massage, body and skin treatment options, fitness, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and medi-spa treatments. Steiner Leisure provides its customers with a wide-ranging assortment of premium skin, body and hair care products under the Elemis®, La Thérapie, Bliss®, Remède®, Laboratoire Remède® and Jou® brands. Its products are distributed through over 200 Steiner Leisure-operated day spas, resorts and spas-at-sea under its Elemis®, Mandara®, Chavana®, Bliss® and Remède® brands.
Steiner Leisures Ideal Image is the nations largest cosmetic and aesthetic services provider in the U.S. Those services are provided by highly trained, experienced practitioners through a nationwide network of 127 treatment centers across 31 states, as well as two locations in Canada.
Steiner Leisure is also an accredited educator teaching students the skills necessary to be a spa professional, including massage and skincare services. For more information, please see www.steinerleisure.com.
About Catterton
Catterton is the leading consumer-focused private equity firm with more than $4.0 billion currently under management and a twenty-six year track record of success in building high growth companies. Since its founding in 1989, Catterton has leveraged its category insight, strategic and operating skills, and network of industry contacts to establish one of the strongest private equity investment track records in the middle market. Catterton invests in all major consumer segments, including Food and Beverage, Retail and Restaurants, Consumer Products and Services, Consumer Health, and Media and Marketing Services. Cattertons investments include: Restoration Hardware, CorePower Yoga, Pure Barre, Sweaty Betty, Outback Steakhouse, Plum Organics, Chopt Creative Salad Company, Mendocino Farms, Noodles & Company, PIADA, Vans Natural Foods, Hopdoddy, Protein Bar, Snap Kitchen, Frederic Fekkai, Baccarat, PIRCH, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Wellness pet food, Natures Variety pet food, Kettle Foods, Odwalla and P.F. Changs, to name a few. More information about Catterton can be found at www.catterton.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in this press release about prospective performance and plans for the Company, the recently completed merger, and other statements containing the words estimates, believes, anticipates, plans, expects, will and similar expressions, other than historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors or risks that could cause the Companys actual results to differ materially from the results the Company anticipates include, but are not limited to statements about the benefits of the recently completed merger, including future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this communication. Consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. Additional factors that may cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on March 2, 2015, under the heading Item 1A. Risk Factors, and in subsequently filed Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The forward-looking statements represent the Companys views as of the date on which such statements were made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements.
Steiner Leisure Contacts:
Leonard Fluxman
President and Chief Executive Officer
305-284-1415
Stephen Lazarus
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
305-284-1421
Catterton Contacts:
Eric Brielmann / Andi Rose / Alyssa Cass
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449