CD&R Final Offer Instead of collecting points to spend in store, shoppers will now be sent personalised money-off vouchers. All rights reserved. MBOs and similar transactions 81 Scheme Shareholders on Morrisons' register of members at the Scheme Record Time, being 6.00 p.m. (London time) on 26 October 2021 will be entitled to Shore Capital, which is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom, is acting as financial adviser and joint corporate broker exclusively for Morrisons and no one else in connection with the matters set out in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Morrisons for providing the protections afforded to clients of Shore Capital nor for providing advice in connection with any matter referred to herein. BNP Paribas, BofA Securities and Mizuho are also acting as financial advisers to CD&R Bidco and CD&R in relation to the CD&R Final Offer. On 19 October 2021, the Scheme was approved by the requisite majorities of Scheme Shareholders at the Court Meeting and the Resolution in connection with the implementation of the Scheme was passed by the requisite majority of Morrisons Shareholders at the General Meeting. A request has been made for the suspension of the listing of Morrisons Shares on the premium listing segment of the Official List and the admission to trading of Morrisons Shares on the London Stock Exchange's main market with effect from 7.30 a.m. on 27 October 2021. or more of any class of relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror. A scheme of arrangement enables a company to agree with its creditors, or one or more classes of its creditors, a compromise in respect of its debts owed to those creditors. US holders of Morrisons Shares may not be able to sue a non-US company or its officers or directors in a non-US court for violations of US securities laws. All references in this announcement to times are to times in London, unless otherwise stated. Copies of this announcement, the CD&R Scheme Document, the CD&R Shareholder Letter and any formal documentation relating to the CD&R Final Offer will not be and must not be, directly or indirectly, mailed or otherwise forwarded, distributed or sent in, into or from any Restricted Jurisdiction and persons receiving such documents (including custodians, nominees and trustees) must not mail or otherwise forward, distribute or send them in or into or from any Restricted Jurisdiction. Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk, including details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer period commenced and when any offeror was first identified. BofA Securities, a subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation, which is authorised by the PRA and regulated by the FCA and the PRA in the United Kingdom, is acting exclusively for CD&R Bidco and CD&R in connection with the CD&R Final Offer and for no one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than CD&R Bidco and CD&R for providing the protections afforded to its clients or for providing advice in relation to the CD&R Final Offer or any other matters referred to in this announcement. Morrisons Shareholders may also request that all future documents, announcements and information in relation to the CD&R Final Offer should be sent to them in hard copy form. An Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s). Details of the Temporary Permissions Regime, which allows EEA-based firms to operate in the UK for a limited period while seeking full authorisation, are available on the FCA's website. CD&R Final Offer Uses the information solely in relation to the management of their personal funds and not as a trader to the public or for the investment of corporate funds; The CD&R Final Offer relates to the shares of an English company and is being made by means of a scheme of arrangement provided for under English company law. All rights reserved. You should contact the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit on +44 (0)20 7638 0129 if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to make an Opening Position Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure. Any failure to comply with the applicable restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Privacy and Cookie PolicyTerms, *A Private Investor is a recipient of the information who meets all of the conditions set out below, the recipient: An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) of the Takeover Code applies must be made by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the 10th Business Day following the commencement of the offer period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the 10th Business Day following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. If any of the dates and/or times in this expected timetable change, the revised dates and/or times will be notified to MorrisonsShareholders by announcement through a Regulatory Information Service, with such announcement being available on Morrisons' website at CD&R Final Offer Clifford Chance LLP is acting as legal adviser to CD&R and CD&R Bidco. or more of any class of relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror. In accordance with normal UK practice and pursuant to Rule 14e-5(b) of the US Exchange Act (if applicable), CD&R Bidco, certain affiliated companies and their nominees or brokers (acting as agents), may from time to time make certain purchases of, or arrangements to purchase, Morrisons Shares outside of the US, other than pursuant to the CD&R Final Offer, until the date on which the CD&R Final Offer and/or Scheme becomes Effective, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn. Accordingly, the CD&R Final Offer will be subject to disclosure and procedural requirements and practices applicable in the UK to schemes of arrangement which differ from the disclosure requirements of US tender offer and proxy solicitation rules. Neither CD&R Bidco nor Morrisons, nor any of their respective associates or directors, officers or advisers, provides any representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements in this announcement will actually occur. The forward-looking statements contained in this announcement include statements relating to the expected effects of the CD&R Final Offer on CD&R Bidco and Morrisons (including their future prospects, developments and strategies), the expected timing and scope of the CD&R Final Offer and other statements other than historical facts. [1] is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom, is acting exclusively as lead financial adviser to Morrisons and no one else in connection with the matters set out in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Morrisons for providing the protections afforded to clients of Rothschild & Co nor for providing advice in connection with any matter referred to herein. Please note calls may be recorded and Equiniti Limited cannot provide advice on the merits of the CD&R Final Offer or give any financial, legal or tax advice. Neither Shore Capital nor any of its affiliates (nor their respective directors, officers, employees or agents) owes or accepts any duty liability or responsibility whatsoever (whether direct or indirect, whether in contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise) to any person who is not a client of Shore Capital in connection with this announcement, any statement contained herein, the, Goldman Sachs, which is authorised by the PRA and regulated by the FCA and the PRA in the United Kingdom, is acting exclusively for CD&R Bidco and CD&R and no one else in connection with the, and will not be responsible to anyone other than CD&R Bidco and CD&R for providing the protections afforded to clients of Goldman Sachs or for giving advice in connection with the. The CD&R Final Offeris to be implemented by means of a scheme of arrangement pursuant to Part 26 of the Companies Act (the "Scheme"). and will not regard any other person as its client in relation to the Subject to the requirements of the Panel and the Takeover Code, Bidco reserves the right in its sole discretion to 2. Such a Takeover Offer would be made in the United States by CD&R Bidco and no one else. Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Takeover Code, any person who is interested in one per cent. J.P. Morgan Cazenove, which is authorised in the United Kingdom by the PRA and regulated in the United Kingdom by the PRA and the FCA, is acting as financial adviser exclusively for CD&R Bidco and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC and no one else in connection with the A Dealing Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(b) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the Business Day following the date of the relevant dealing. Each Morrisons Shareholder is therefore urged to consult with legal, tax and financial advisers in connection with making a decision regarding the CD&R Final Offer. Morrisons has also been rethinking how it attracts and engages with customers through loyalty. An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) of the Takeover Code applies must be made by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the 10. Shares Investor Evening (London) - LIVE EVENT, Mercia Asset Management (MERC) - Dr. Mark Payton, CEO, TB Amati UK Listed Smaller Companies Fund - Dr Paul Jourdan, CEO. The term "arrangement" is one that can cover a range of matters including: [1] or any other matter or arrangement referred to herein. BNP Paribas is registered in the UK under number FC13447 and UK establishment number BR000170, and its UK establishment office address is 10 Harewood Avenue, London NW1 6AA. Now, the supermarket is changing the way its rewards are generated - making them more relevant to customers' needs. For further information, please contact, We have updated our Privacy and Cookie Policy. Morrisons' largest shareholder has said it is "not inclined" to back a 6.3bn takeover deal agreed by the supermarket's board. The CD&R Final Offeris to be implemented by means of a scheme of arrangement pursuant to Part 26 of the Companies Act (the "Scheme"). Ashurst LLP is acting as legal adviser to Morrisons. CD&R Final Offer A further announcement will be made when the Scheme has become Effective. BNP Paribas SA is authorised and regulated by the European Central Bank and the Autorit de Contrle Prudentiel et de Rsolution. Web4 Advantages and disadvantages of a scheme as opposed to an offer Different levels of approval required to obtain control of the target company Removing minority This announcement (including information incorporated by reference in this announcement), oral statements made regarding the CD&R Final Offer, and other information published by CD&R Bidco and Morrisons contain statements which are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements". The new scheme has replaced the More Card at Morrisons Plus shoppers have until August 9, 2021 to convert points into vouchers and redeem them in store. Neither the US Securities and Exchange Commission nor any US state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the CD&R Final Offer, or determined if the CD&R Scheme Document or the CD&R Shareholder Letter is accurate or complete. Is not currently registered or qualified as a professional securities trader or investment adviser with any national or state exchange, regulatory authority, professional association or recognised professional body; If the CD&R Final Offer is implemented by way of a Takeover Offer (unless otherwise permitted by applicable law and regulation), the Takeover Offer may not be made directly or indirectly, in or into, or by the use of mails or any means or instrumentality (including, but not limited to, facsimile, e-mail or other electronic transmission, telex or telephone) of interstate or foreign commerce of, or of any facility of a national, state or other securities exchange of any Restricted Jurisdiction and the Takeover Offer may not be capable of acceptance by any such use, means, instrumentality or facilities. Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk, including details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer period commenced and when any offeror was first identified. The CD&R Scheme Document, the CD&R Shareholder Letter and any accompanying documents have been prepared for the purposes of complying with English law and the Takeover Code and the information disclosed may not be the same as that which would have been disclosed if these documents had been prepared in accordance with the laws of jurisdictions outside of England. Due to the scale of the Morrisons Group, there may be additional changes to the Morrisons Group's operations. and will not be responsible to anyone other than CD&R Bidco and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC for providing the protections afforded to clients of J.P. Morgan Cazenove or its affiliates, nor for providing advice in relation to the or this announcement or any transaction or arrangement referred to herein. On 2 October 2021, following the conclusion of the auction procedure between CD&R Bidco and Oppidum Bidco Limited, the boards of directors of Morrisons and CD&R Bidco announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Morrisons at an increased offer value of 287 pence for each Morrisons Share (the "CD&R Final Offer"). A Dealing Disclosure must contain details of the dealing concerned and of the person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s), save to the extent that these details have previously been disclosed under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code. CD&R Final Offer This website is for Private Investors* only, To continue to use Investegate, please confirm you are a private investor. It is expected that, subject to the Scheme becoming Effective on 27 October 2021, the listing of Morrisons Shares on the premium listing segment of the Official List and the admission to trading of Morrisons Shares on the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities will each be cancelled with effect from 8.00 a.m. on 28 October 2021. Is not required to be regulated or supervised by a body concerned with the regulation or supervision of investment or financial services; [1] CD&R Bidco reserves the right to increase the amount of the offer price if a third party announces a firm intention to make an offer for Morrisons on or after the date of this announcement. This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. The receipt of cash pursuant to the CD&R Final Offer by a US holder of Morrisons Shares as consideration for the transfer of its Scheme Shares pursuant to the Scheme will be a taxable transaction for US federal income tax purposes and may also be a taxable transaction under applicable state and local tax laws in the United States, as well as foreign and other tax laws. (Financial Adviser and Joint, Shore Capital This announcement does not constitute a prospectus, prospectus equivalent document or an exempted document. The release, publication or distribution of this announcement, directly or indirectly, in or into or from jurisdictions other than the UK may be restricted by law and therefore any persons who are subject to the law of any jurisdiction other than the UK should inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable legal or regulatory requirements of their jurisdictions. or any other matter or arrangement referred to herein. However, if, in the future, CD&R Bidco exercises the right to implement the CD&R Final Offer by way of a Takeover Offer, which is to be made in the US, such Takeover Offer will be made in compliance with applicable US laws and regulations, including Section 14(e) and Regulation 14E under the US Exchange Act and Regulation. WebWith Morrisons More, we are always listening to our valued customers, taking feedback on how we can improve the experience. (Financial Adviser and Joint Corporate Broker to, Citigate Dewe Rogerson The defence 65 9. Shares provides unbiased commentary, ideas, views and news on stocks, funds, pensions and savings. A request has been made for the suspension of the listing of Morrisons Shares on the premium listing segment of the Official List and the admission to trading of Morrisons Shares on the London Stock Exchange's main market with effect from 7.30 a.m. on 27 October 2021. What we've heard is that you'd like your rewards to be immediate, including discounts and money off your next shop. Last month Morrisons announced it was raising pay for thousands of workers to a minimum of 10.20 an hour.. Unless otherwise determined by CD&R Bidco or required by the Takeover Code, and permitted by applicable law and regulation, the CD&R Final Offer will not be made available, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in, into or from a Restricted Jurisdiction or any other jurisdiction where to do so would violate the laws of that jurisdiction. *All intraday prices are subject to a delay of fifteen (15) minutes. It may be difficult for US Morrisons Shareholders to enforce their rights and claims arising out of US federal laws, since CD&R Bidco and Morrisons are each located in a non-US jurisdiction, and some or all of their officers and directors may be residents of a non-US jurisdiction. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. This guide explains: ASICs role under the scheme provisions in Pt 5.1; To find out more about the cookies used on Investegate and how you can manage them, see our Privacy and Cookie Policy In accordance with Rule 26.1 of the Takeover Code, a copy of this announcement will be made available, subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in Restricted Jurisdictions, on Morrisons' website at www.morrisons-corporate.com/investor-centre/offer-from-cdr and CD&R's website at https://www.cdr-inc.com/morrisons-microsite by no later than 12 noon (London time) on the first Business Day following the date of this announcement. Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Takeover Code, any person who is interested in one per cent. 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