Nano Dimension urges Stratasys shareholders to vote for its board nominees

The company said, “Nano Dimension, which owns approximately 14.1% of Stratasys, once again sets the record straight for Stratasys shareholders and refutes Stratasys’ brazenly misguided commentary. Stratasys Shareholders Have an Important Decision to Make and the Choice is Clear – Elect Nano’s Highly Qualified Nominees to Replace Stratasys’ Entrenched Board of Directors: Stratasys shareholders have the opportunity to replace up to seven of the Stratasys Board’s self-interested directors with Nano’s nominees who are committed to generating value for all Stratasys shareholders. Stratasys had to be “reminded” by Nano about its legal requirement to allow shareholders to vote for directors individually, versus voting for either Stratasys’ entire slate or Nano’s entire slate. Hence, Nano’s and Stratasys’ director candidates are now permitted to stand for election individually at the upcoming Stratasys Annual General Meeting on August 8th, 2023. While Stratasys claims its candidates are highly qualified and independent, it is clear that they are in fact an entrenched group with an average tenure on the Stratasys Board of 12-15 years, over which time they have overseen significant value destruction.” A Personal Message from NANO’s Chairman & CEO to Stratasys Shareholders: “Contrary to so many inaccurate, not to call those misleading, News Releases and formal proxy materials from entities involved in our attempt to create a partnership with Stratasys, to the best as my knowledge and influence, our news releases, filings and announcements, video or text, are and will always be truthful, accurate and honestly disclose our intentions, in general as Nano’s culture and etiquette commands, and specifically as your partners. Our future plans with respect to Stratasys following the successful completion of the special tender offer ARE ONLY to buy the rest of Stratasys shares as soon as practical and legally permitted and pursue a negotiated combination of Stratasys as part of a sought-after industry consolidation, be it with 3D System or other strategic alternatives. I have personally invested money, millions of dollars, from my own family savings, in NANO shares. I have never received any stock options or RSUs. All my equity in the company was paid for from my own savings, one way or another. My future upside is going to be like my fellow investors: share price of Nano and Stratasys – if you choose to join us. I encourage you to compare this to your own Board, their lack of financial investment in your company, their actions indicating personal motivations, and their discombobulated behavior with two third-party buyout offers. The final judgment, as the ultimate decision, should not be with the Court. IT IS IN YOUR HANDS! Should you decide to reject our offer, Nano Dimension will accept such result respectfully. We shall review our investment in Stratasys, including our intention to dispose of our 14.1% ownership in Stratasys as soon as possible and wish you success in all your endeavors.”