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Parent Firm of Norwegian Cruise Lines Moves to Thwart Takeover Bid.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, January, 2000 by Corzo, Cynthia

Jan. 25--Stepping up efforts to halt a takeover bid by Star Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines' parent company said Monday it will propose issuing 120 million new shares of stock.

In a statement to the Oslo stock exchange, NCL Holding said the proposal will be put to a vote at a Feb. 4 shareholders meeting called by Star executives to elect a new board.

NCL Chairman Geir Aune declined to comment on the company's proposal.

If shareholders approve, the new stock will be issued for at least 35 kroner ($4.11) per share -- the price offered by Star in its tender offer -- and the proceeds used to either strengthen the company's equity base or for the acquisition of new ships or companies.

Star, which was sought out by NCL to help fight off a...

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