2nd Mar 2021 13:55
French Connection Group PLC - London-based fashion retailer - Says Spotlight Brands and Gordon Brothers do not intend to make offer for the company. Notes French Connection received two separate takeover approaches in February from Spotlight Brands LLC in conjunction with Gordon Brothers International LLC, and from Go Global Retail in conjunction with HMJ International Services Ltd. Since then it has been approached a further three potential bidders and has engaged in talks with them. Says according to UK takeover rules, Spotlight Brands and Go Global Retail were required to either announce a firm intention to make an offer or walk away by March 5, meaning this coming Friday.
However, French Connection now has agreed with the UK Takeover Panel that discussions can take place with the context of a formal sales process, meaning Go Global is no longer subject to the March 5 deadline. As it stands, Go Global Retail has yet to make further statements relating to an offer or terms.
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By Zoe Wickens; [email protected]
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