Company: NXDT
Filing Date: 2025-01-21
Form Type: 424B3
Source: 0001437749-25-001494
Chunk: 2554

Company: NEXPOINT DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE TRUST
Filing Date: 2025-01-21
Form: 424B3
Chunk 2554
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 represented by proxy at a special meeting of Unitholders (the “Meeting”) and (ii) the majority of Unitholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting, excluding the votes of NXDT and James Dondero and affiliated entities, and any other Unitholders whose votes are required to be excluded for the purposes of “minority approval” under MI 61-101. Further details regarding the applicable voting requirements will be contained in a management information circular (the “Circular”) to be filed and mailed to Unitholders in connection with the Meeting to consider the approval of the Transaction. The Transaction is subject to other customary conditions, however, is not subject to a financing condition.

The Merger Agreement provides for, among other things, customary representations and warranties and non-solicitation covenants from the REIT, including “fiduciary out” provisions that allow the REIT to accept a superior proposal in certain circumstances and a five (5) business day “right to match period” in favour of NXDT. The Merger Agreement also provides for the payment of a termination fee of US$370,000 by the REIT or NXDT if the Transaction is terminated in certain specified circumstances.

The Merger Agreement will be available on the SEDAR+ website at within ten (10) days following the date of this press release.

Board of Trustees Recommendation and Fairness Opinion

The Board, with James Dondero declaring his interest in the Transaction and abstaining, after consultation with its financial and legal advisors, and on the recommendation of the Special Committee composed solely of independent trustees, has resolved to approve the Transaction and recommends that Unitholders vote in favour of the Transaction.

Doane Grant Thornton has provided a fairness opinion to the Special Committee that, based upon and subject to the assumptions and limitations described in their opinion, the consideration to be received by Unitholders pursuant to the Transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders.

Advisors

Goodmans LLP and BakerHostetler LLP are acting as legal counsel to the REIT and its subsidiaries. Winston & Strawn LLP is acting as legal counsel to NXDT and its subsidiaries. Doane Grant Thornton is acting as financial advisor to the Special Committee and has provided a fairness opinion. Goodmans is acting as legal counsel to the Special Committee.

NXDT Early Warning Disclosure

Prior to the Transaction, James Dondero, together with the persons and entities which are directly or indirectly controlled or deemed to be controlled by him including