EX-99.4 5 dex994.htm KEY FACTS ABOUT THE KOCH INDUSTRIES--GEROGIA-PACIFIC TRANSACTION Key Facts About the Koch Industries--Gerogia-Pacific Transaction

EXHIBIT 99.4

 

Key Facts About the Koch Industries - Georgia-Pacific Transaction

 

  Koch Industries Inc. has finalized a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Georgia-Pacific Corp. to purchase all of the corporation’s fully diluted shares of common stock.

 

  The purchase price is $48 per share in cash, which represents a 39 percent premium to the shares’ closing price on Nov. 11.

 

  The offer also represents a premium of 27 percent to the highest closing price of the Georgia-Pacific common stock during the past five years.

 

  This offer establishes an equity value of $13.21 billion and a total enterprise value, including debt, of $21 billion.

 

  Koch intends to commence an all-cash tender offer for any and all outstanding shares of Georgia-Pacific common stock on a fully diluted basis no later than Nov. 18, followed by a second step cash-out merger at the offer price.

 

  Koch Industries Inc.’s offer is subject to normal closing conditions, including relevant regulatory approvals. There is no financing contingency.

 

  Koch Industries Inc. has fully arranged for all financing to complete the transaction through Citigroup.

 

  The transaction would bring value and opportunities to employees, customers and communities served by Georgia-Pacific. (Half of Georgia-Pacific employees own GP stock outright or in retirement plans.)

 

  Georgia-Pacific would retain its name and Atlanta headquarters.

 

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