Notice Pursuant to Rule 49A and 49B of the Takeovers Code
43914749
1 May 2026
Rakon Limited
8 Sylvia Park Road
Mt Wellington, Auckland
1060, New Zealand
NOTICE PURSUANT TO RULE 49A OF THE TAKEOVERS CODE
We refer to Bourns, Inc.’s (Bourns) takeover offer for all of the ordinary shares (Shares), and all
of the unlisted share rights to acquire Shares which are subject to the terms of the Rakon
Limited’s Long Term Incentive Plan (Share Rights), in Rakon Limited (RAK) dated 9 February 2026
(Offer).
This notice is given to satisfy the requirement of rule 49A of the Takeovers Code to notify the
Takeovers Panel, RAK and NZX on each occasion when the total level of acceptances received
for each class of equity securities subject to the Offer increases by 1% or more of the total issued
equity securities in each class in RAK.
At end of day on 30 April 2026, the level of acceptances received pursuant to the Offer in
respect of the Shares is 93.061%.
At end of day on 30 April 2026, the level of acceptances received pursuant to the Offer in respect
of the different classes of Share Rights (where Bourns has a relevant interest of more than 1%)
is as follows:
(a) the FY2025 Share Rights: 88.557%;
(b) the FY2025 Share Rights as varied by the Conditional Retention Letter: 100%;
(c) the FY2026 Share Rights granted to non-executive participants: 91.304%;
(d) the FY2026 Share Rights granted to executive participants and varied by the Conditional
Retention Letter: 100%; and
(e) the FY2026 Share Rights granted to non-executive participants and varied by the
Conditional Retention Letter: 100%
Yours faithfully
Bourns, Inc.
cc The Takeovers Panel
Level 3, Solnet House
70 The Terrace
PO Box 1171
Wellington 6011
Sent by email: takeovers.panel@takeovers.govt.nz
cc NZX Limited
Level 1, NZX Centre
11 Cable Street
PO Box 2959
Wellington
Sent by email: announce@nzx.com
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1 May 2026
Dear Rakon Shareholder / Share Rights Holder
NOTICE DECLARING TAKEOVER OFFER UNCONDITIONAL AND EXTENDING OFFER PERIOD PURSUANT TO
RULE 49B OF THE TAKEOVERS CODE: RAKON TAKEOVER OFFER REACHES 90% ACCEPTANCE LEVEL
This letter provides an important update on the takeover offer by Bourns, Inc.’s (“Bourns”) to acquire all
of the equity securities of Rakon Limited (“Rakon”) at NZ$1.55 in cash per share / share right (“Offer”).
90% acceptance threshold reached – offer extended
Bourns advises that it has received acceptances in respect of approximately 93.06% of Rakon shares on
issue and 97.89% of the Rakon share rights on issue.
In accordance with Rule 49B of the Takeovers Code (“Code”), Bourns therefore advises that the 90%
minimum acceptance condition set out in paragraph 4.1(a) of the Offer document has been satisfied and
that, in accordance with Rule 24C of the Code, the closing date of the Offer is automatically extended
from 11.59pm on 7 May 2026 to 11.59pm on 15 May 2026.
Offer declared unconditional
Bourns gives notice for the purposes of Rule 49C(3) of the Code and paragraph 4.9 of the Offer document
that all of the conditions of the Offer have been satisfied (and in respect of the condition in paragraph 4.4
of the Offer document, it is not aware that any event or circumstance has occurred which has resulted in
any of those conditions not being satisfied or fulfilled and therefore waives such condition). Bourns
declares the Offer unconditional.
What this means for holders who have already accepted
If you have already accepted the Offer:
• Your acceptance remains valid and binding.
• You will be paid within five working days of the date this notice (being the date the Offer is
declared unconditional)
No further action is required from you at this time.
What this means for holders who have not yet accepted
If you have not yet accepted the Offer but do so before it closes, you will be paid within five working days
from the date on your acceptance is received by Bourns.
Shareholders and Share Rights holders who do not accept before the Offer closes will, in due course, be
subject to the compulsory acquisition process (at the Offer price) and will experience delays in receiving
payment compared with shareholders and share rights holders who accept during the Offer period.
Accordingly, shareholders who wish to receive payment as soon as practicable are encouraged to accept
the Offer promptly.
Offer closing date
The Offer remains open and is scheduled to close at 11:59pm (NZT) on 11.59pm on Friday, 15 May 2026.
How to accept the Offer
Acceptance remains straightforward:
• Online (recommended);
• Accept at www.takeoveroffer.co.nz/rakon using your CSN and acceptance code.
If you hold Rakon shares directly (in your own name):
• Accept online; or
• Complete and return the acceptance form included in the Offer Document using the pre-paid
envelope provided.
If you hold Rakon shares through a broker, custodian or nominee (including online platforms) you must
actively instruct your broker, custodian or nominee to accept the Offer on your behalf. Acceptance is not
automatic.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact their broker, custodian or nominee (including online platforms)
promptly to confirm instructions have been received and will be processed before the Offer closes.
If you have already accepted and received confirmation from Computershare, no further action is
required.
If you require assistance, please contact Computershare, the Registrar, on 0800 991 101 (New Zealand),
+64 9 488 8700, or email: tkoacceptances@computershare.co.nz.
For and on behalf of Bourns, Inc. by:
Al Yost, President and Chief Operating Officer
cc Rakon Limited
8 Sylvia Park Road
Mt Wellington, Auckland
1060, New Zealand
cc The Takeovers Panel
Level 3, Solnet House
70 The Terrace
PO Box 1171
Wellington 6011
Sent by email: takeovers.panel@takeovers.govt.nz
cc NZX Limited
Level 1, NZX Centre
11 Cable Street
PO Box 2959
Wellington
Sent by email: announce@nzx.com
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