SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE TO
Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
UNIONBANCAL CORPORATION
(Name of Subject Company (Issuer))
THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ, LTD.
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Name of Filing Person(s) (Offeror(s)))
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per Share
(Title of Class of Securities)
908906100
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Katsumi Hatao
Executive Officer & General Manager
Global Planning Division
7-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8388, Japan
81-3-3240-1111
(Name, address and telephone number of person authorized to receive notices and communications on behalf of the filing person)
Copies to:
Donald J. Toumey
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
125 Broad Street
New York, New York 10004
Telephone: (212) 558-4000
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
Transaction Valuation* | Amount of Filing Fee** | |
3,586,208,398.50 |
140,937.99 | |
* | Estimated for purposes of calculating the filing fee only. This calculation assumes the purchase of all outstanding shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the Shares) of UnionBanCal Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the Company), other than Shares owned by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) and its subsidiaries (other than the Company and its subsidiaries) in a proprietary (rather than a fiduciary or bailee) capacity, at the tender offer price of $73.50 per Share, net to the seller in cash. As of August 14, 2008, there were 139,009,259 Shares outstanding. As of August 14, 2008, MUFG owned 90,259,680 Shares indirectly through its subsidiaries as follows: 90,217,308 Shares by The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.; 30,272 Shares by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (held in a fiduciary capacity); and 12,100 Shares by Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. (held in a fiduciary capacity). As a result, this calculation assumes the purchase of 48,791,951 Shares. |
** | The amount of the filing fee, calculated in accordance with Rule 0-11 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and the Fee Rate Advisory No. 6 for fiscal year 2008 issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 27, 2007, equals 0.00393% of the transaction value. |
¨ | Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. |
Amount Previously Paid: | Filing Party: | |||||||||
Form of Registration No. | Date Filed: |
¨ | Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer. |
Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to which the statement relates:
x | third-party tender offer subject to Rule 14d-1. |
¨ | issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4. |
x | going-private transaction subject to Rule 13e-3. |
¨ | amendment to Schedule 13D under Rule 13d-2. |
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the tender offer: ¨
This Tender Offer Statement and Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement filed on Schedule TO (this Schedule TO) relates to the cash tender offer by The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., a joint stock company (kabushiki kaisha) incorporated in Japan under the Commercial Code of Japan and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., a joint stock company (kabushiki kaisha) incorporated in Japan under the Commercial Code of Japan (MUFG, with such subsidiary being referred to as Purchaser), to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the Shares), of UnionBanCal Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the Company), other than those shares held by MUFG or one of its subsidiaries (other than the Company and its subsidiaries) in a proprietary (rather than a fiduciary or bailee) capacity (the Controlled Shares), for $73.50 per Share, net to the seller in cash and without interest (the Offer Price), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Offer to Purchase, dated August 29, 2008 (the Offer to Purchase), and in the related Letter of Transmittal, dated August 29, 2008 (the Letter of Transmittal), copies of which are attached as Exhibits (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) (which, together with any amendments or supplements thereto, collectively constitute the Offer).
This Schedule TO also relates to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 18, 2008, by and among the Company, Purchaser and Blue Jackets, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Purchaser (Merger Sub) (as such agreement may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the Merger Agreement). The Merger Agreement provides, among other things, for the making of the Offer by Purchaser and further provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the Merger Agreement, as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event within three business days after the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, and subject to and upon the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement and the Delaware General Corporation Law, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company (the Merger), the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub shall thereupon cease and the Company shall continue as the surviving corporation in the Merger. Upon completion of the Merger, all Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Merger, other than such Shares owned by the Company, by MUFG or its affiliates, or by holders of Shares who have perfected appraisal rights, will be converted into the right to receive an amount in cash equal to the Offer Price (the Merger Consideration).
This Schedule TO is being filed on behalf of MUFG and Purchaser. The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of Transmittal is incorporated herein by reference with respect to all items of this Schedule TO, including, without limitation, all of the information required by Schedule 13E-3 that is not included in or covered by the items in Schedule TO and is supplemented by the information specifically provided herein.
Item 1. | Summary Term Sheet |
Item 1001 of Regulation M-A
The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption Summary Term Sheet is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 2. | Subject Company Information |
Item 1002(a)-(c) of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption The OfferCertain Information Concerning the Company is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Introduction and The OfferPrice Range of the Shares is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth under the caption ITEM 2(b)Securities in the Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement filed by the Company on August 29, 2008 (the Schedule 13E-3) is incorporated herein by reference.
(c) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWhat is the market value of my Shares as of a recent date? and The OfferPrice Range of the Shares is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 3. | Identity and Background of Filing Person |
Item 1003(a)-(c) of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWho is offering to purchase my securities?, Introduction, The OfferCertain Information Concerning the Company, The OfferCertain Information Concerning MUFG and Purchaser and Schedule AInformation Concerning the Directors and Executive Officers of MUFG and Purchaser is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions The OfferCertain Information Concerning the Company and The OfferCertain Information Concerning MUFG and Purchaser is incorporated herein by reference.
(c) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption Schedule AInformation Concerning the Directors and Executive Officers of MUFG and Purchaser is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in Annex I of the Companys Schedule 13E-3 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 4. | Terms of the Transaction |
Item 1004(a) of Regulation M-A
(a)(1)(i) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWhat securities are you offering to purchase?, Introduction and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(1)(ii) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetHow much are you offering to pay? What is the form of payment? Will I have to pay any fees or commissions?, Summary Term SheetDo you have the financial resources to pay for Shares?, Summary Term SheetWhen will I receive cash for Shares that I tender?, Introduction, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement and The OfferSource and Amounts of Funds is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(1)(iii) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetHow long do I have to decide whether to tender my Shares in the Offer, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement and The OfferTerms of the Offer is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(1)(iv)-(a)(1)(v) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetCan the Offer be extended, and under what circumstances?, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement and The OfferTerms of the Offer is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(1)(vi) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetUntil what time can I withdraw my previously tendered Shares?, Introduction, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement and The OfferWithdrawal Rights is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(1)(vii) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetHow do I tender my Shares?, Summary Term SheetUntil what time can I withdraw my previously tendered Shares?, Introduction, The OfferProcedure for Tendering Shares and The OfferWithdrawal Rights are incorporated herein by reference.
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(a)(1)(viii) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetHow do I tender my Shares?, Introduction, The OfferTerms of the Offer, The OfferAcceptance for Payment and Payment for Shares and The OfferCertain Conditions of the Offer is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(1)(ix) Not applicable.
(a)(1)(x) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWho is offering to purchase my securities?, Summary Term SheetIf I decide not to tender, how will the Offer affect my Shares?, Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Summary Term SheetCan holders of stock options, warrants or other rights to purchase the Shares participate in the Offer?, Summary Term SheetAre appraisal rights available in either the Offer or the Merger?, Introduction, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the Company, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement, Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferTreatment of Stock Options, Warrants or Other Rights to Acquire the Shares, Special FactorsAppraisal Rights and Schedule BSection 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(1)(xi) Not applicable.
(a)(1)(xii) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWill I be taxed on the cash that I receive? and Special FactorsMaterial U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Offer and the Merger is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(2)(i) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term Sheet, Introduction and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(2)(ii) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIf I decide not to tender, how will the Offer affect my Shares?, Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Introduction, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(2)(iii) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Introduction and Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; AlternativesReasons is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(2)(iv) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; AlternativesStructure, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement and The OfferCertain Legal MattersMerger is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(2)(v) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWho is offering to purchase my securities?, Summary Term SheetIf I decide not to tender, how will the Offer affect my Shares?, Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Summary Term SheetCan holders of stock options, warrants or other rights to purchase the Shares participate in the Offer?, Summary Term SheetAre appraisal rights available in either the Offer or the Merger?, Introduction, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the Company, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement, Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferTreatment of Stock Options, Warrants or Other Rights to Acquire the Shares, Special FactorsAppraisal Rights and Schedule BSection 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(2)(vi) Not applicable.
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(a)(2)(vii) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWill I be taxed on the cash that I receive? and Special FactorsMaterial U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Offer and the Merger is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5. | Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements |
Item 1005(a)-(b) of Regulation M-A
(a)(1)-(2) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsBackground to the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferSecurities Transactions and Special FactorsRelated Party Transactions and Election of Directors is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsBackground to the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement and Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferSecurities Transactions is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6. | Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals |
Item 1006(a) and (c)(1)-(7)
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Introduction and Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; AlternativesPurpose is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)(1) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term Sheet, Introduction, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company, Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the MergerOther Offers and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)(2) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsBackground to the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company, Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the MergerOther Offers and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)(3) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement, The OfferSource and Amounts of Funds and The OfferDividends and Distributions is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)(4) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; AlternativesStructure, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)(5) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term Sheet, Introduction, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyEffects on the Company and Stockholders and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)(6) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyEffects on the Company and StockholdersPossible Delisting and Deregistration and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)(7) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyEffects on the Company and StockholdersPossible Delisting and Deregistration, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 7. | Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration |
Item 1007(a), (b) and (d) of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetDo you have the financial resources to pay for Shares?, Summary Term SheetIs your financial condition relevant to my decision on whether to tender my Shares in the Offer? and The OfferSource and Amounts of Funds is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
Item 8. | Interest in Securities of the Subject Company |
Item 1008 of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the Offer is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in Annex II of the Companys Schedule 13E-3 is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferSecurities Transactions is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9. | Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used |
Item 1009(a) of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption The OfferFees and Expenses is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 13E-3 under the caption ITEM 14(a) Solicitations or recommendations is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 10. | Financial Statements. |
Item 1010(a) and (b) of Regulation M-A
(a) Not material.
(b) Not material.
Item 11. | Additional Information |
Item 1011 of Regulation M-A
(a)(1) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIs there an agreement governing the Offer?, Introduction, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement, The OfferProcedure for Tendering Shares, Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the Offer and The OfferCertain Conditions of the Offer is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(2) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetAre any regulatory approvals required for the Offer and the Merger?, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the Company, Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferSecurities Transactions, Special FactorsAppraisal Rights, Special FactorsMaterial U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Offer and the Merger, The OfferTerms of the Offer, The OfferCertain Conditions of the Offer, The OfferCertain Legal Matters, The OfferMiscellaneous and Schedule BSection 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is incorporated herein by reference.
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(a)(3) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetAre any regulatory approvals required for the Offer and the Merger? and The OfferCertain Legal MattersAntitrust Compliance is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(4) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyEffects on the Company and StockholdersStatus as Margin Securities and Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyEffects on the Company and StockholdersRegistration Under the Exchange Act is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(5) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption The OfferCertain Legal Matters is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase, including all annexes thereto, is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth on the Companys Schedule 13E-3 under the caption ITEM 15(b) Other Material Information is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 12. | Exhibits |
Item 1016(a), (b), (d), (g) and (h) of Regulation M-A
(a)(1)(i) | Offer to Purchase, dated August 29, 2008. | |
(a)(1)(ii) | Form of Letter of Transmittal. | |
(a)(1)(iii) | Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. | |
(a)(1)(iv) | Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees. | |
(a)(1)(v) | Form of Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees. | |
(a)(1)(vi) | Form of Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9. | |
(a)(1)(vii) | Summary Advertisement as published on August 29, 2008 in the Wall Street Journal. | |
(a)(5)(i) | Press Release issued by MUFG and Purchaser on August 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Schedule TO filed by MUFG and Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on August 12, 2008). | |
(a)(5)(i)(B) | English Translation of Japanese Press Release Issued by MUFG and Purchaser, dated August 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Schedule TO filed by MUFG and Purchaser with the SEC on August 12, 2008). | |
(a)(5)(ii) | Joint press release issued by MUFG, Purchaser and the Company dated August 18, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Schedule TO filed by MUFG and Purchaser with the SEC on August 18, 2008). | |
(a)(5)(ii)(B) | English translation of a Japanese press release issued by MUFG and Purchaser, dated August 18, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Schedule TO filed by MUFG and Purchaser with the SEC on August 18, 2008). | |
(a)(5)(iii) | Joint press release issued by MUFG, Purchaser and the Company dated August 29, 2008. | |
(a)(5)(iii)(B) | English translation of a Japanese press release issued by MUFG and Purchaser, dated August 29, 2008. | |
(b) | Not applicable. | |
(d)(1) | Agreement and Plan of Merger among UnionBanCal Corporation, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. and Merger Sub (as therein defined) dated as of August 18, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on August 19, 2008). | |
(g) | None. | |
(h) | None. |
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Item 13. | Information Required by Schedule 13E-3 |
The following sets forth that information required by Schedule 13E-3 that has not already been set forth in Items 1-12 above. The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase is incorporated herein by reference to the items required by Schedule 13E-3.
Item 2 of Schedule 13E-3. Subject Company Information
Item 1002(d)-(f) of Regulation M-A
(d) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption The OfferDividends and Distributions is incorporated herein by reference.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 13E-3 under the caption ITEM 2(f) Prior stock purchases is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 4 of Schedule 13E-3. Terms of the Transaction
Item 1004(c)-(f) of Regulation M-A
(c)-(e) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIf I decide not to tender, how will the Offer affect my Shares?, Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Summary Term SheetAre appraisal rights available in either the Offer or the Merger?, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the Company, Special FactorsAppraisal Rights and Schedule BSection 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) Not applicable.
Item 5 of Schedule 13E-3. Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements
Item 1005(c) and (e) of Regulation M-A
(c) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIs there an agreement governing the Offer?, Summary Term SheetWhat does the Companys Board of Directors think of the Offer?, Introduction, Special FactorsBackground to the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company, Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger, Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the Merger and Special FactorsRelated Party Transactions and Election of Directors is incorporated herein by reference.
(e) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIs there an agreement governing the Offer?, Introduction, Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger, Special FactorsOur position as to Fairness of the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsBackground to the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives, Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferSecurities Transactions and Special FactorsRelated Party Transactions and Election of Directors is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6 of Schedule 13E-3. Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals
Item 1006(b) and (c)(8) of Regulation M-A
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIf I decide not to tender, how will the Offer affect my Shares?, Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the Company and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
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(c)(8) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company and Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7 of Schedule 13E-3. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects
Item 1013 of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Introduction, Special FactorsBackground to the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; AlternativesPurpose and Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the Company is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWhat does the Companys Board of Directors think of the Offer?, Introduction, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; AlternativesAlternatives and Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the CompanyPlans for the Company is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Schedule 14D-9 Solicitation and Recommendation Statement filed by the Company on August 29, 2008 (as amended from time to time, the Schedule 14D-9) under the caption Item 4. The Solicitation or RecommendationReasons for the Recommendation by the Special CommitteeAbsence of Strategic Alternatives is incorporated herein by reference.
(c) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger, Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the Merger, Summary Term SheetWho is offering to purchase my securities?, Special FactorsBackground to the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; AlternativesReasons and Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the Company is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetIf I decide not to tender, how will the Offer affect my Shares?, Summary Term SheetIf Shares are purchased in the Offer, will the Company continue as a public company?, Summary Term SheetAre appraisal rights available in either the Offer or the Merger?, Summary Term SheetWill I be taxed on the cash that I receive?, Special FactorsBackground to the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; Alternatives, Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Offer and the Merger; Plans for the Company, Special FactorsSummary of the Merger Agreement, Special FactorsAppraisal Rights, Special FactorsMaterial U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Offer and the Merger, The OfferCertain Conditions of the Offer and Schedule BSection 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8 of Schedule 13E-3. Fairness of the Transaction
Item 1014 of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger and Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the Merger is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 14D-9 under the caption Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation Reasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger and Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the Merger is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 14D-9 under the captions Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation Reasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee, Item 4. The Solicitation or RecommendationOpinion of the Special Committees Financial Advisor and Annex AOpinion of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is incorporated herein by reference.
(c) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWhat are the most significant conditions of the Offer?, Introduction, Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger, Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the Merger, Special FactorsPurpose and Structure of the Offer and the Merger; Reasons; AlternativesStructure, The OfferTerms of the Offer, The OfferProcedure for Tendering Shares, The OfferCertain Conditions of the Offer and The OfferCertain Legal MattersMerger is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 14D-9 under the caption Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation Reasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) An unaffiliated representative was not retained for the purpose of representing unaffiliated security holders in negotiating the terms of the Offer and Merger, or preparing a report concerning the fairness of the transaction. The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption The OfferCertain Information Concerning the Company is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 14D-9 under the captions Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation Reasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee, Item 4. The Solicitation or RecommendationOpinion of the Special Committees Financial Advisor and Annex AOpinion of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is incorporated herein by reference.
(e) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Summary Term SheetWhat does the Companys Board of Directors think of the Offer?, Introduction, Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger, Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the Merger and The OfferCertain Information Concerning the Company is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 14D-9 under the caption Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation Recommendation by the Special Committee and the Board of Directors is incorporated herein by reference.
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(f) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger and Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the Merger is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9 of Schedule 13E-3. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Negotiations
Item 1015 of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger and Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the MergerSummary of Financial Analyses of Morgan Stanley is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 14D-9 under the captions Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation Reasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee, Item 4. The Solicitation or RecommendationOpinion of the Special Committees Financial Advisor and Annex AOpinion of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is incorporated herein by reference.
(b)(1)-(6) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger and Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the MergerSummary of Financial Analyses of Morgan Stanley is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 14D-9 under the captions Item 4. The Solicitation or Recommendation Reasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee, Item 4. The Solicitation or RecommendationOpinion of the Special Committees Financial Advisor and Annex AOpinion of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is incorporated herein by reference.
(c) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption Special FactorsReasons for the Recommendation by the Special Committee; Fairness of the Offer and Merger and Special FactorsOur Position as to Fairness of the Offer and the MergerSummary of Financial Analyses of Morgan Stanley is incorporated herein by reference.
A copy of the fairness opinion of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, dated August 17, 2008, is attached as Annex A to the Companys Schedule 14D-9 and a copy of the written presentation of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC to the Special Committee on August 17, 2008, is attached as an exhibit to the Companys Schedule 13E-3, and both are available for inspection and copying at the Companys principal executive offices by any interested holder of shares of Common Stock or any representative thereof designated in writing.
Item 10 of Schedule 13E-3. Source and Amounts of Funds or Other Consideration
Item 1007(c) of Regulation M-A
(c) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption The OfferFees and Expenses is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 13E-3 under the caption ITEM 10(c)Expenses is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 12 of Schedule 13E-3. The Solicitation or Recommendation
Item 1012(d) and (e) of Regulation M-A
(d) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferIntent to Tender and The OfferCertain Information Concerning the Company is incorporated herein by reference.
(e) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the captions Special FactorsInterest of Certain Persons in the OfferRecommendations of Others and The OfferCertain Information Concerning the Company is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Companys Schedule 13E-3 under the caption ITEM 12(e)Recommendation of others is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 13 of Schedule 13E-3. Financial Statements
Item 1010(a) and (b) of Regulation M-A
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase under the caption The OfferCertain Information Concerning the CompanySelected Financial Information is incorporated herein by reference. The financial statements of the Company are also incorporated herein by reference to its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 to the section titled Part IIItem 8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company on its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 are incorporated herein by reference to the section titled Item 1. Financial Statements.
The financial statements of the Purchaser and Purchasers financial condition are not relevant to the decision whether to tender Shares and accept the Offer because the Offer is being made for all outstanding Shares not already owned by Purchaser and its affiliates solely for cash, and, if the Offer conditions are met, no stockholders of the Company (other than affiliates of the Purchaser) will remain stockholders following the Merger.
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(b) Not material.
Item 14 of Schedule 13E-3. Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used
Item 1009(b) of Regulation M-A
No officer, class of employee or corporate assets of the Company have been or will be employed or used by MUFG or Purchaser in connection with the Offer and the Merger.
Item 16 of Schedule 13E-3. Exhibits
Item 1016(c) and (f)
(c)(1) | Materials provided by Morgan Stanley to MUFG and Purchaser on August 9, 2008. | |
(c)(2) | Opinion of Credit Suisse to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, dated August 17, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Annex A of the Companys Schedule 14D-9 filed with the SEC on August 29, 2008). | |
(c)(3) | Financial Presentation of Credit Suisse to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, dated August 17, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (c)(2) of the Companys Schedule 13E-3 filed with the SEC on August 29, 2008). | |
(f) | Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (included as Schedule B to the Offer to Purchase filed herewith as Exhibit (a)(1)(i). |
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SIGNATURES
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Nobuyuki Hirano | |
Name: Nobuyuki Hirano Title: Director | ||
THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ, LTD. | ||
By: | /s/ Nobuyuki Hirano | |
Name: Nobuyuki Hirano Title: Managing Director |
Date: August 29, 2008
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
(a)(1)(i) | Offer to Purchase, dated August 29, 2008. | |
(a)(1)(ii) | Form of Letter of Transmittal. | |
(a)(1)(iii) | Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. | |
(a)(1)(iv) | Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees. | |
(a)(1)(v) | Form of Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees. | |
(a)(1)(vi) | Form of Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9. | |
(a)(1)(vii) | Summary Advertisement as published on August 29, 2008 in the Wall Street Journal. | |
(a)(5)(i) | Press Release issued by MUFG and Purchaser on August 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Schedule TO filed by MUFG and Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on August 12, 2008). | |
(a)(5)(i)(B) | English Translation of Japanese Press Release Issued by MUFG and Purchaser, dated August 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Schedule TO filed by MUFG and Purchaser with the SEC on August 12, 2008). | |
(a)(5)(ii) | Joint press release issued by MUFG, Purchaser and the Company dated August 18, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Schedule TO filed by MUFG and Purchaser with the SEC on August 18, 2008). | |
(a)(5)(ii)(B) | English translation of a Japanese press release issued by MUFG and Purchaser, dated August 18, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Schedule TO filed by MUFG and Purchaser with the SEC on August 18, 2008). | |
(a)(5)(iii) | Joint press release issued by MUFG, Purchaser and the Company dated August 29, 2008. | |
(a)(5)(iii)(B) | English translation of a Japanese press release issued by MUFG and Purchaser, dated August 29, 2008. | |
(b) | Not applicable. | |
(c)(1) | Materials provided by Morgan Stanley to MUFG and Purchaser on August 9, 2008. | |
(c)(2) | Opinion of Credit Suisse to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, dated August 17, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Annex A of the Companys Schedule 14D-9 filed with the SEC on August 29, 2008). | |
(c)(3) | Financial Presentation of Credit Suisse to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, dated August 17, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (c)(2) of the Companys Schedule 13E-3 filed with the SEC on August 29, 2008). | |
(d)(1) | Agreement and Plan of Merger among UnionBanCal Corporation, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. and Merger Sub (as therein defined) dated as of August 18, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on August 19, 2008). | |
(f) | Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (included as Schedule B to the Offer to Purchase filed herewith as Exhibit (a)(1)(i). | |
(g) | None. | |
(h) | None. |
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