Zooplus AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
June 24, 2019 at 09:20 am EDT
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DGAP Voting Rights Announcement: zooplus AG
zooplus AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
24.06.2019 / 15:18
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Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
Name:
zooplus AG
Street:
Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:
80331
City:
München Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):
549300VB13ZT2X88PU78
2. Reason for notification
X
Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
Acquisition/disposal of instruments
Change of breakdown of voting rights
Other reason:
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Legal entity: The Capital Group Companies, Inc. City of registered office, country: Los Angeles, California, United States of America (USA)
4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
17 Jun 2019
6. Total positions
% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.)
% of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2)
Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.)
Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG
New
5.09 %
0.14 %
5.23 %
7144678
Previous notification
3.75 %
0.93 %
4.68 %
/
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
ISIN
Absolute
In %
Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE0005111702
0
363960
0 %
5.09 %
Total
363960
5.09 %
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrument
Expiration or maturity date
Exercise or conversion period
Voting rights absolute
Voting rights in %
Right to recall lent shares
due at any time
unlimited
9686
0.14 %
Total
9686
0.14 %
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
Type of instrument
Expiration or maturity date
Exercise or conversion period
Cash or physical settlement
Voting rights absolute
Voting rights in %
%
Total
%
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.).
X
Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
Name
% of voting rights (if at least 3% or more)
% of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more)
Total of both (if at least 5% or more)
The Capital Group Companies, Inc.
%
%
%
Capital Research and Management Company
5.09 %
%
5.23 %
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG
(only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG)
Date of general meeting:
Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
Proportion of voting rights
Proportion of instruments
Total of both
%
%
%
10. Other explanatory remarks:
Date
20 Jun 2019
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Zooplus AG, also known as zooplus.de, is a Germany-based retailer of pet supplies. The Company markets products mainly through their online stores. It offers over approximately 8000 products, including dry and wet pet food and food supplements, accessories, including toys, care products, and hygiene products, scratching posts, dog baskets. The Company sells food and accessories for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, fish and horses and delivers the goods to approximately20 countries. It also provides a range of free content and information accessible through Websites, such as veterinary and other animal-related advice, as well as interactive features, such as discussion forums and blogs.