FIMALAC : Publication of the Document relating to the Simplified Tender Offer on the shares of Fimalac

20.06.2017 21:52:26 CET

FREE TRANSLATION FROM FRENCH - FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY

This press release is not an offer of securities nor any form of solicitation in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.

 

simplified tender offer on the shares of
fimalac
Initiated by

Groupe Marc de Lacharrière

presented by



 



 
Offer Price:
131 euros per Fimalac share (ex-coupon)

Duration of the Offer:
10 trading days
 

PUBLICATION OF THE OFFER DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION DOCUMENT RELATING TO THE CHARACTERISTICS, INCLUDING LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING, OF GROUPE MARC DE LACHARRIÈRE
This press release is established and published by Groupe Marc de Lacharrière ("GML") in accordance with the provisions of articles 231-27 1° and 2° and 231-28 of the general regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers (the French financial markets authority, the "AMF").

Paris, June 20, 2017 - Pursuant to article L. 621-8 of the French code monétaire et financier and article 231-23 of its general regulation, the AMF has, pursuant to the clearance decision dated June 20, 2017, issued the "visa" No. 17-287 dated June 20, 2017 on the offer document prepared by GML in connection with the simplified tender offer on the shares of Fimalac initiated by GML, whose draft has been filed with the AMF on May 30, 2017 (the "Offer"), and which could be followed, as the case may be, by a mandatory squeeze-out.

Prior to the opening of the Offer, the AMF and Euronext will each respectively issue a notice of opening and a notice announcing the terms and the timetable of the Offer.

In accordance with the provisions of article 231-28 of the AMF's general regulation, an information document relating to the characteristics,  including legal, financial and accounting, of GML has been filed with the AMF on June 20, 2017.
GML' offer document, reviewed by the AMF, and the information document relating to the characteristics, including legal, financial and accounting, of GML are available on the websites of Fimalac (www.fimalac.com) and of the AMF (www.amf-france.org), and can be obtained free of charge from:
  • Groupe Marc de Lacharrière, 97, rue de Lille, 75007 Paris and at the registered office ;
  • BNP Paribas, 4, rue d'Antin, 75002 Paris ;
  • Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, 12, place des Etats-Unis - 92120 Montrouge ; and
  • Société Générale, CORI/COR/FRA, 75886 Paris cedex 18.

Communication and Investor Relations:

Robert GIMENEZ, +33 1 47 53 61 73

Jacques TOUPAS, +33 1 47 53 61 53

This press release was prepared for informational purpose only. It is not an offer to the public and it is not for distribution in any country other than France, except where such distribution is permitted by applicable law.

The distribution of this press release, the Offer and its acceptance may be subject to specific regulations or restrictions in certain countries. The Offer is not made to persons subject to such restrictions, either directly or indirectly, and may not be accepted in any way from a country where the Offer would be subject to such restrictions. Consequently, persons in possession of this press release shall inquire about potential applicable local restrictions and comply with them. GML disclaims all liability in the event of any breach of the applicable legal restrictions by any person.

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