DJ Superdry plc: Response to announcement by Julian Dunkerton
Superdry plc (SDRY)
Superdry plc: Response to announcement by Julian Dunkerton
28-March-2024 / 16:38 GMT/BST
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28 March 2024
Superdry plc
("Superdry" or the "Company")
Response to announcement by Julian Dunkerton
The Company notes today's announcement from Julian Dunkerton that he does not intend to make an offer for Superdry and,
as a result, confirms that the Company is no longer in an offer period.
Following a period of engagement, the Transaction Committee and Julian Dunkerton have, together, concluded that a
takeover offer from Julian Dunkerton for Superdry is unlikely to deliver an outcome for shareholders, or stakeholders
more broadly, that the Transaction Committee and Julian Dunkerton are confident can be executed in the context of the
Company's ongoing work on its turnaround plan and material cost saving options.
However, the Company remains in discussions with Julian Dunkerton in respect of alternative structures, including a
possible equity raise fully underwritten by Julian Dunkerton, which would provide additional liquidity headroom for the
Company's turnaround plan. It is expected that any equity raise would be at a very material discount to the current
share price, require shareholder approval of a Rule 9 waiver (as referred in Note 1 of the Notes on Dispensations from
Rule 9 of the Code) and be conditional on a de-listing of the Company.
A further announcement will be made as appropriate. There can be no certainty that a transaction with Julian Dunkerton
will be agreed.
The person responsible for releasing this announcement is Jennifer Richardson, General Counsel & Company Secretary.
Enquiries
Superdry
Peter Sj?lander, Chairman +44 (0) 1242 586747
Peel Hunt LLP (Financial Adviser to Superdry)
George Sellar
Michael Nicholson
+44 (0) 2074 188900
Andrew Clark
Edward Lowe
Brunswick Group LLP (Financial PR)
+44 (0) 207 4045959
Tim Danaher
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