Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)
October 04 2021 - 4:07PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF
FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13a-16 OR
15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: October 4, 2021
Commission File Number: 001-40007
Atotech Limited
(Translation of registrants name into English)
William
Street, West Bromwich
West Midlands, B70 0BG
United Kingdom
(Address
of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form
20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
Explanatory Note
On October 4, 2021, MKS Instruments Inc. (MKS) posted certain financial information related to the operating results of MKS and Atotech
Limited (Atotech) on its website in connection with the previously announced acquisition of Atotech by MKS (the Acquisition).
SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this document regarding the proposed transaction between the Company and MKS, the expected timetable for completing the
transaction, future financial and operating results, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and any other statements about the Companys or MKS managements future expectations,
beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. These statements are only predictions based on current assumptions and expectations. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Among the important factors that could cause
actual events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the ability of the parties to complete the transaction; the risk that the conditions to the closing of the transaction, including receipt of required regulatory
approvals and approval of the Companys shareholders, are not satisfied in a timely manner or at all; the terms of MKS existing term loan, the terms and availability of financing for the transaction; the substantial indebtedness MKS
expects to incur in connection with the transaction and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; litigation relating to the transaction; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; the risk
that disruption from the transaction materially and adversely affects the respective businesses and operations of the Company and MKS; restrictions during the pendency of the transaction that impact the Companys or MKS ability to pursue
certain business opportunities or other strategic transactions; the ability of MKS to realize the anticipated synergies, cost savings and other benefits of the transaction, including the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transaction may
not be realized within the expected time period or at all; competition from larger or more established companies in the companies respective markets; MKS ability to successfully grow the Companys business; potential adverse
reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement, pendency or completion of the transaction; the ability of MKS to retain and hire key employees; legislative, regulatory and economic developments, including changing
conditions affecting the markets in which the Company and MKS operate, including the fluctuations in capital spending in the semiconductor industry and other advanced manufacturing markets and fluctuations in sales to the Companys and
MKS existing and prospective customers; the challenges, risks and costs involved with integrating the operations of the companies the Company and MKS acquire; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and
related private and public measures on the Companys business; the ability of MKS to anticipate and meet customer demand; manufacturing and sourcing risks, including supply chain disruptions and component shortages; potential fluctuations in
quarterly results; dependence on new product development; rapid technological and market change; acquisition strategy; volatility of stock price; international operations; financial risk management; and the other factors described in the
Companys Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 and any subsequent Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K, as filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) as well as MKS Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company and MKS are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise after the date of this document.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, THE COMPANYS SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SCHEME DOCUMENT RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION, AS FILED
BY ATOTECH ON FORM 6-K ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 (THE SCHEME DOCUMENT) IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY THE COMPANY WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Any vote in respect of resolutions to be proposed at Company shareholder meetings to approve the proposed transaction, the Scheme Document or
related matters, or other responses in relation to the proposed transaction, should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the Scheme Document. Shareholders may obtain a free copy of the Scheme Document and other documents the
Company files with the SEC (when available) through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. The Company makes available free of charge on its investor relations website at investors.atotech.com copies of materials it files with, or
furnishes to, the SEC.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or
the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the proposed transaction or
otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law.
The
proposed transaction will be implemented solely pursuant to the Scheme Document, subject to the terms and conditions of the definitive agreement, dated July 1, 2021, which contains the full terms and conditions of the proposed transaction.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 4, 2021
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Atotech Limited
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By:
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/s/ Peter Frauenknecht
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Name: Peter Frauenknecht
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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