DJ Klepierre S.A. Statement regarding Hammerson plc
Klépierre S.A. (“Klépierre”) confirms that on 9 April 2018, Jean-Marc Jestin, the Chairman of the Executive Board of Klépierre, met with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hammerson, David Tyler, and made an increased proposal to Hammerson on a standalone basis of 635 pence per Hammerson share for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Hammerson (the “Increased Proposal”).
The Increased Proposal represents a premium of 45% to Hammerson’s undisturbed share price of 437.10 pence per Hammerson share on 16 March 2018.
The Board of Hammerson did not provide any meaningful engagement with respect to the Increased Proposal and, after careful consideration, Klépierre has concluded that it does not intend to make an offer for Hammerson pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “Code”).
The Board of Hammerson did not provide any meaningful engagement with respect to the Increased Proposal and, after careful consideration, Klépierre has concluded that it does not intend to make an offer for Hammerson pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “Code”).