Diamond Hill Investment Group Completes Acquisition by First Eagle, Shareholders Receive $175/Share Cash

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Diamond Hill Investment Group has completed its acquisition by First Eagle Investment Management, with shareholders receiving $175.00 per share in cash and the company's shares ceasing to trade on Nasdaq.

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• Merger Completed

  Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. has been acquired by First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary.

• Cash Payout to Shareholders

  Each outstanding common share of Diamond Hill was converted into the right to receive $175.00 per share in cash, without interest.

• Delisting from Nasdaq

  The company's common shares ceased trading on Nasdaq and will be removed from listing, with Form 15 to be filed to terminate registration.

• Board and Officer Resignations

  All directors and officers of Diamond Hill resigned, with new directors and officers appointed from the acquiring entity.

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This 8-K filing confirms the definitive completion of Diamond Hill Investment Group's acquisition by First Eagle Investment Management, a major corporate event that fundamentally alters the company's structure. Shareholders are receiving a cash payout of $175.00 per share, which is at the company's 52-week high, representing a favorable exit for investors. The company's shares have ceased trading on Nasdaq and will be delisted, marking the end of its tenure as an independent public entity. This finalizes the transaction previously announced and anticipated, providing a clear and conclusive outcome for all stakeholders.