Zooplus AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
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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
23.09.2021 / 13:20
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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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
Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
Acquisition/disposal of instruments
Change of breakdown of voting rights
X
Other reason: Exercise of financial instruments (irrevocable undertakings)
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Legal entity: H&F Corporate Investors X, Ltd. City of registered office, country: George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
16 Sep 2021
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
0.00 %
6.42 %
6.42 %
7,149,178
Previous notification
0.00 %
17.13 %
17.13 %
/
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)
0
0
0.00 %
0.00 %
Total
0
0.00 %
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 %
Irrevocable undertakings to accept takeover offer
Physical
458,963
6.42 %
Total
458,963
6.42 %
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)
H&F Corporate Investors X, Ltd.
%
%
%
Hellman & Friedman Investors X, L.P.
%
%
%
Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners X, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings GP, LLC
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Topco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Midco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Bidco S.à r.l.
%
6.42 %
6.42 %
-
%
%
%
H&F Corporate Investors X, Ltd.
%
%
%
Hellman & Friedman Investors X, L.P.
%
%
%
Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners X (Parallel), L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings GP, LLC
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Topco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Midco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Bidco S.à r.l.
%
6.42 %
6.42 %
-
%
%
%
H&F Corporate Investors X, Ltd.
%
%
%
Hellman & Friedman Investors X, L.P.
%
%
%
HFCP X (Parallel-C), L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings GP, LLC
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Topco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Midco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Bidco S.à r.l.
%
6.42 %
6.42 %
-
%
%
%
H&F Corporate Investors X, Ltd.
%
%
%
Hellman & Friedman Investors X, L.P.
%
%
%
H&F Executives X, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings GP, LLC
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Topco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Midco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Bidco S.à r.l.
%
6.42 %
6.42 %
-
%
%
%
H&F Corporate Investors X, Ltd.
%
%
%
Hellman & Friedman Investors X, L.P.
%
%
%
H&F Executives X-A, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings GP, LLC
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Topco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Midco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Bidco S.à r.l.
%
6.42 %
6.42 %
-
%
%
%
H&F Corporate Investors X, Ltd.
%
%
%
Hellman & Friedman Investors X, L.P.
%
%
%
H&F Associates X, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings GP, LLC
%
%
%
Zorro Holdings, L.P.
%
%
%
Zorro Topco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Midco S.à r.l.
%
%
%
Zorro Bidco S.à r.l.
%
6.42 %
6.42 %
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:
The reason for this voting rights notification is the partial exercise of irrevocable undertakings by certain shareholders of zooplus AG by way of declaring acceptance of the takeover offer made by Zorro Bidco S.à r.l. to the shareholders of zooplus AG for 765,437 shares and voting rights in zooplus AG (10.71%).
Date
21 Sep 2021
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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.
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