Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (TSE:2503) proposed to acquire remaining 67.48% stake in Fancl Corporation (TSE:4921) for ¥230 billion on June 14, 2024. Under the terms of agreement, The Kirin group, owner of 'Ichiban' beer or 'Four Roses' bourbon, offered a cash payment of ¥2,620 (?15.74) for each FANCL share, which represented a 43% premium on the price. The transaction is subject to approval of merger agreement by target board. The Board of Directors of Fancl Corporation formed a special committee for the transaction. Financed through interest-bearing debt. The expected completion of the transaction is July 29, 2024. As of July 29, 2024, Kirin extends the term of its purchase offer for 66% of the cosmetic group FANCL to extend the Tender Offer Period to August 13, 2024, for a total tend the Tender Offer Period to August 13, 2024, for a total of 40 business days of 40 business days. As of August 6, 2024, the offer price has been revised to ¥2,800 and the offer period has been extended until August 28, 2024, for a total of 51 business days.
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as its legal advisor and Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. as its financial advisor to Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (TSE:2503). Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (?MHM?) and Uryu & Itoga as its own legal advisor and PLUTUS CONSULTING Co., Ltd and Plutus Consulting Co., Ltd. as its own financial advisor to Fancl Corporation.