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Ctac N.V. — M&A Activity 2008
Mar 12, 2008
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's-Hertogenbosch, 12 March 2008
Ctac finalizes acquisition of stakes in subsidiaries
Following the letter of intent announcement on 28 January 2008, SAP-specialist Ctac N.V. ("Ctac") today announces the completion of the acquisition of the Alpha Holding B.V. ("Alpha Holding") minority interests in Ctac's subsidiaries Re-Spect, Alphalogic and Ctac Belgium. Ctac also acquired the minority holdings from the other management members in Re-Spect and Alphalogic. With this transaction, Ctac strengthens its positions in these successful Ctac business units. As of today Ctac is the 100% owner of Re-Spect and Alphalogic (former stakes of 50.02% and 51% respectively). Ctac's interest in Ctac Belgium has increased to 91.25% from 50.01%. The remaining minority stake is being held by other management members.
Further agreements are being arranged between the parties with respect to the other small-scale activities of Alpha Holding. An update on this will be given on the first of May at the latest.
As earlier announced and as part of the transaction, a shareholders' meeting will be held regarding the proposed appointment of Mr. Harry van Groenendael as Member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer. Currently, Mr. Van Groenendael is the General Manager and largest shareholder of Alpha Holding.
Ctac will finance the total transaction, including the abovementioned other small-scale activities, largely through the issue of in between 2.2 and 2.5 million Ctac shares. The transaction is expected to make a positive contribution to Ctac's earnings per share. The number of outstanding Ctac shares as per 31 December 2007 was 8,889,525. The parties have agreed a lock-up arrangement with respect to the shares to be issued.
Profile Ctac
Ctac is an ICT services provider specialising in SAP solutions. Activities include implementation, integration and management of SAP systems and related activities such as system upgrades and system optimisations. The company is a SAP Gold Partner and the largest SAP reseller for medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands. Ctac's clients include approximately 200 organisations in trade and industry, business services, retail, (semi) government organisations and universities.
Ctac employed 412 people as per 31 December 2007. The company is based in 's-Hertogenbosch (the Netherlands).
Ctac is listed on the Eurolist of Euronext Amsterdam and is included in Euronext's Next Economy segment
For more information, please contact:
Ctac N.V. Goudsbloemvallei 30 Postbus 773 5201 AT 's-Hertogenbosch Tel. + 31 (0)73-6920692 Internet: www.ctac.nl E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person: Jan Willem Wienbelt - CFO
| Key dates: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13 March | 2008 | Publication annual results 2007 |
| 22 May | 2008 | General Meeting of Shareholders |
| 22 May | 2008 | Publication first quarter results 2008 |
| 28 August | 2008 | Publication first half results 2008 |