Unbound Group PLC - Lancashire, England-based footwear retailer - WoolOvers Group Ltd says it does not plan to make a takeover bid for Unbound. In late March, Unbound's share price soared 95% after it said it was in discussions with WoolOvers about a potential takeover offer at 10.5 pence per share, plus one contingent value right per Unbound share. At the time, it said that WoolOvers must announce a firm intention to make an offer, or say that it does not intend to make an offer for Unbound, by no later than Tuesday. This deadline will only be extended with the consent of the Takeover Panel. Also on Wednesday, Unbound said it had received a GBP10 million offer of investment from Marwyn Investment Management LLP via a placing at 10.5 pence per share. The fundraise is intended to be a cornerstone to a wider equity placing which would be open to all shareholders. The proposal is also conditional on the Takeover Panel waiving an obligation for Marwyn to make a general offer for Unbound which would otherwise be triggered by the placing, and the approval of Unbound shareholders.

Current stock price: 8.00 pence, down 11%

12-month change: down 79%

By Greg Rosenvinge, Alliance News reporter

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