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Edelbrock Corp. to Become Privately Held

Edelbrock Corp. stockholders and the company's chairman, president and CEO Vic Edelbrock, Jr., have approved the proposed merger to make Edelbrock Corp. a privately-held company. Founded in 1938, Torrance, Calif.-based Edelbrock Corp. designs, manufactures and distributes performance replacement parts for the automotive and motorcycle aftermarkets.

TORRANCE, CA — Edelbrock Corp. stockholders and the company’s chairman, president and CEO Vic Edelbrock, Jr., have approved the proposed merger to make Edelbrock Corp. a privately-held company.

Founded in 1938, Torrance, Calif.-based Edelbrock Corp. designs, manufactures and distributes performance replacement parts for the automotive and motorcycle aftermarkets. In addition to three production facilities and an automated distribution center in Torrance, Edelbrock owns and operates a state-of-the-art aluminum foundry and its motorcycle carburetor division in San Jacinto, Calif.

Edelbrock will become a subsidiary of a corporation controlled by Mr. Edelbrock and his affiliates. As a result of the merger, stockholders, other than those that perfect appraisal rights, will receive $16.75 in cash for each share of common stock they own. Edelbrock’s transfer agent will act as paying agent for the merger consideration to Edelbrock’s stockholders.

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