M&A Activity • Jul 29, 2016
M&A Activity
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Paris, July 29, 2016 – Gecina (Euronext Paris: GFC) 2016 acknowledges the opening of its public offering (the "Offer") from today for all the securities of Foncière de Paris (Euronext Paris: FDPA).
The Offer will be open from July 29, 2016 to September 15, 2016 inclusive.
The Offer is now no longer dependent on approval from the French competition authorities or from Gecina's extraordinary general shareholders' meeting, but is still subject to the success threshold, i.e. subject to Foncière de Paris securities representing at least 50.01% of the share capital and voting rights of Foncière de Paris being tendered for the Offer.
Gecina has also formally notified the French financial markets authority (AMF) today that the agreements connected to Eurosic's offer have proven to be irrevocable, depriving Foncière de Paris' other shareholders of the right to choose, contrary to the principle for the freedom to make offers and counteroffers.
As a result, Gecina has asked the AMF to take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the guidelines for public offerings and particularly the principles of fair treatment, transparency and fair competition.
Gecina owns, manages and develops property holdings worth 11.7 billion euros at July 1, 2016, with 97% located in the Paris Region. The Group is building its business around France's leading office portfolio and a diversification division with residential assets and student residences. These data exclude the healthcare portfolio, which was sold for 1.35 billion euros on July 1, 2016. Gecina has put sustainable innovation at the heart of its strategy to create value, anticipate its customers' expectations and invest while respecting the environment, thanks to the dedication and expertise of its staff.
Gecina is a French real estate investment trust (SIIC) listed on Euronext Paris, and is part of the SBF 120, Euronext 100, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe and World, Stoxx Global ESG Leaders and Vigeo indices. In line with its commitments to the community, Gecina has created a company foundation, which is focused on protecting the environment and supporting all forms of disability.
www.gecina.fr
Samuel Henry-Diesbach Brigitte Cachon Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 52 22 Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 62 45 [email protected] [email protected]
Virginie Sterling Armelle Miclo Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 62 48 Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 51 98 [email protected] [email protected]
Laurent Perpère, Jérôme Biscay, Christophe Menger Tel: +33 (0)1 53 96 83 83
This press release has been prepared exclusively for information. It does not constitute a purchase or exchange offer, or a request for an offer for the sale or exchange of Foncière de Paris securities, nor a purchase or exchange offer, or a request for an offer for the sale or exchange of Gecina securities. The release, publication or distribution of this press release may be restricted by the laws applicable in certain jurisdictions and, as a result, any person in possession of it in such jurisdictions must seek advice concerning the legal restrictions in force and ensure compliance with them. It is strongly recommended that investors and shareholders located in France should review the offer document and the information relating to the legal, financial and accounting characteristics in particular published on Gecina's website (www.gecina.fr) and the website of the French financial markets authority (www.amf-france.org), as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, since they contain important information concerning the proposed transaction and other related topics.
Neither Gecina, nor its shareholders and respective representatives or advisors accept any liability concerning any use by any person of this press release or its content, or more generally in connection with this press release.
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