The Shyft Group Shareholders Approve Merger with Aebi Schmidt Group

Company Overview - The Shyft Group, Inc. is a leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for commercial, retail, and service markets in North America, reporting sales of $786 million in 2024 [5] - Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for infrastructure and agricultural applications, generating net sales of over 1 billion EUR in 2024 and employing around 3,000 people [6][7] Merger Details - Shareholders of Shyft approved the merger agreement with Aebi Schmidt, with approximately 99% of votes in favor, representing about 81% of total outstanding shares as of May 13, 2025 [2][3] - The merger is expected to close on or around July 1, 2025, with the combined company to be named "Aebi Schmidt Group" and trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AEBI" [1][3] - Each share of Shyft common stock will be exchanged for approximately 1.04 shares of the combined company's common stock upon completion of the merger [3] Strategic Implications - The merger aims to create a differentiated global leader in the specialty vehicles industry, enhancing scale, capabilities, and customer value [4] - The combined entity is expected to unlock meaningful value for customers and shareholders, positioning itself for continued growth [4]