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Fremont Michigan InsuraCorp Rejects Unsolicited Takeover Offer

December 23, 2009

Fremont Michigan InsuraCorp Inc. a Michigan-exclusive property and casualty insurance carrier with headquarters in Fremont, Mich., has rejected an unsolicited proposal from the Steak n Shake Company seeking to acquire control of the company.

Fremont said that after its board of directors reviewed of the proposal, it unanimously concluded that the Steak n Shake proposal should be rejected and that execution of the sompany’s current strategic plans represents a better long-term value for its shareholders.

“We believe this hostile takeover attempt is not in the best interest of Fremont, our shareholders, our policyholders or the Fremont community,” said Richard E. Dunning, president and CEO of Fremont, in statement released by the company.

Philo Smith & Co. is acting as Fremont’s financial advisor and the law firm of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP is acting as Fremont’s legal advisor.

Source: Fremont Michigan InsuraCorp Inc., .

Topics Michigan

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  • January 15, 2010 at 9:31 am
    Gary Menkin says:
    Acquisitions of this type us,ually end in disaster for both affected parties. The acquiring entity, which knows nothing about insurance usually has irrationally based expectat... read more
  • December 30, 2009 at 10:15 am
    snowbound says:
    I love it Paul!! They need to stick to their burgers and shakes. Leave insurance alone, the federal government and Granholm will take care of the insurance industry in MI and ... read more
  • December 28, 2009 at 7:56 am
    Paul Masley says:
    I can see it now. New York Stock Exchange: Steak n Shake Insurance Company. They promise you the Steak, then Shake you down for outrageous premiums, then fight you tooth and n... read more

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