Alfa Financial Software Holdings plc has announced that Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (THL) does not intend to make an offer for the company. This statement falls under Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. However, THL and any person(s) acting in concert with THL reserve the right to make or participate in an offer for Alfa within six months under certain conditions. These conditions include obtaining the agreement of Alfa's board, a firm intention to make an offer by a third party, the announcement of a Rule 9 waiver proposal or a reverse takeover by Alfa, or a determination by the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers of a material change of circumstances.
It is important to note that this announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer to purchase securities or any vote or approval in any jurisdiction.