DGAP-Ad-hoc: Axel Springer SE / Key word(s): Mergers & Acquisitions/Strategic Company Decision Today a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE and Télévision Française 1 S.A. signed an agreement according to which Axel Springer shall have the option to sell its 78.43% stake in aufeminin S.A. to Télévision Française 1 S.A. It is envisaged to conclude a binding sale and purchase agreement after completion of the legally required information and consultation procedure of the works council of aufeminin S.A. At the level of Télévision Française 1 S.A. such consultation procedure has been completed already. The price per share amounts to EUR 38.74 and the aggregate purchase price amounts to EUR 286.1 million. This corresponds to a premium of 45.7% on the closing price as of December 8th 2017. Until the closing the price per share would be increased monthly by an interest rate customary to such transactions. aufeminin-group offers digital products and subscriptions on topics such as fashion, beauty, lifestyle, cooking and health. aufeminin-group is part of the Marketing Media segment of Axel Springer SE. The shares of aufeminin S.A. are listed on Compartment B of Euronext Paris stock exchange. Completion of the transaction will require clearance by the competent cartel authorities.
Axel Springer SE
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Language: | English |
Company: | Axel Springer SE |
Axel-Springer-Straße 65 | |
10888 Berlin | |
Germany | |
Phone: | +49 (0)30 2591-77421 |
Fax: | +49 (0)30 2591-77422 |
E-mail: | ir@axelspringer.de |
Internet: | www.axelspringer.de |
ISIN: | DE0005501357, DE0005754238, |
WKN: | 550135, 575423, |
Indices: | MDAX |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange |
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