Home24 SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
October 01, 2020 at 08:58 am EDT
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DGAP Voting Rights Announcement: home24 SE
home24 SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
01.10.2020 / 14:58
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Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
Name:
home24 SE
Street:
Greifswalder Straße 212-213
Postal code:
10405
City:
Berlin Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):
5299002T3WE6IWG0E854
2. Reason for notification
Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
Acquisition/disposal of instruments
Change of breakdown of voting rights
X
Other reason: Notification is triggered due to the non application of the Custody Exemption available under Sect. 36 Para. 3 No. 2 WpHG
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Legal entity: Morgan Stanley City of registered office, country: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America (USA)
4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
25 Sep 2020
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
4.17 %
2.16 %
6.32 %
26409186
Previous notification
n/a %
n/a %
n/a %
/
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)
DE000A14KEB5
0
1101026
0.00 %
4.17 %
Total
1101026
4.17 %
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 %
0
0.00 %
Total
0
0.00 %
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 %
Equity Swap
28.06.2024
at any time
Cash
569252
2.16 %
Total
569252
2.16 %
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)
Morgan Stanley
%
%
%
Morgan Stanley Capital Management, LLC
%
%
%
Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc.
%
%
%
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
%
%
%
-
%
%
%
Morgan Stanley
%
%
%
Morgan Stanley Capital Management, LLC
%
%
%
Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc.
%
%
%
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
4.17 %
%
%
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
30 Sep 2020
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home24 SE is a Germany-based company engaged in online retail of furniture and home accessories. The Company reports two operating segments: Europe and Latin America. It is active in Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy under the home24 and fashion4home brands, and in Brazil under the Mobly brand. The Company's integrated platform comprises two business models: Third party and white label products, consisting of a broad assortment of non-inventory, drop-shipped items, and Private label products, sourced directly from manufacturers and held on stock. The Company's private label offering includes such furniture brands as Studio Copenhagen, Morteens, Ars Natura, Ars Manufacti, Maison Belfort and Fredriks Modern Living, among others. The home24 e-commerce platform leverages big data analysis in its customer experience management. Apart from dedicated Websites, the Company's offering is available via mobile applications, catalogues and in showrooms.