Array Digital Forms Special Committee to Evaluate Take-Private Proposal from Majority Shareholder TDS

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Array Digital Infrastructure has formally acknowledged a non-binding proposal from its majority shareholder, TDS, to acquire all outstanding shares not currently owned by TDS, and has formed a Special Committee to evaluate it.

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• Non-Binding Proposal Received

  Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. received a non-binding proposal from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) to acquire all outstanding common shares of the Company not currently owned by TDS.

• Majority Shareholder Initiates Proposal

  TDS, the proposing entity, currently owns approximately 81.9% of Array Digital's outstanding capital stock and 95.9% of its voting interests.

• Special Committee Formed

  Array Digital's Board of Directors has established a Special Committee, composed of three disinterested and independent directors, to analyze, evaluate, and negotiate (or reject) the Proposal.

• Independent Advisors Retained

  The Special Committee has retained PJT Partners as its independent financial advisor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP as its independent legal counsel to assist in the evaluation process.

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This 8-K filing formalizes the non-binding proposal from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) to acquire all outstanding shares of Array Digital Infrastructure not already owned by TDS, a development that was reported by Reuters earlier today. The formation of a Special Committee, comprised of independent directors and supported by independent financial and legal advisors, is a critical step in evaluating the proposal. This process is designed to ensure that the interests of minority shareholders are properly considered. While the proposal is non-binding and its outcome uncertain, it signals a potential significant corporate restructuring, moving Array Digital Infrastructure towards a full take-private by its majority owner. Investors should monitor the Special Committee's evaluation and any subsequent updates regarding the terms of a potential transaction.