Vukile Property Fund Limited has made an announcement regarding a potential transaction involving Capital & Regional plc. As of 22 May 2024, Vukile's issued share capital consisted of 1,104,719,779 ordinary shares with voting rights. The company does not hold any shares in treasury. Vukile must announce a firm intention to make an offer for Capital & Regional by 20 June 2024 or announce that they do not intend to make an offer. The announcement does not constitute a firm intention to make an offer, and there is no certainty that any offer for Capital & Regional will be made.
Vukile has confirmed that this announcement is not intended to, and does not, constitute, represent, or form part of any offer, invitation, or solicitation of an offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell, or otherwise dispose of any securities. Merrill Lynch International ("BofA Securities") is acting as the financial adviser exclusively for Vukile. The announcement will be made available on Vukile's website, subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in restricted jurisdictions.
Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Code, any person interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree company must make an Opening Position Disclosure following the commencement of the offer period. The announcement also includes important information regarding the distribution of this announcement in jurisdictions outside the United Kingdom and the disclosure requirements of the Code.
This announcement provides essential details about Vukile Property Fund Limited's potential transaction involving Capital & Regional plc, including the company's share capital, the intention to make an offer, and the involvement of BofA Securities as the financial adviser. It also outlines the disclosure requirements and restrictions related to the distribution of the announcement in jurisdictions outside the United Kingdom.