Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Leica friends, The year ends with good news for Leica Camera: - - Hermès acquires 31.5 % of the share capital of Leica Camera AG On 22nd of November 2000, Hermès International has launched a friendly tender offer for 30 % of the share capital of Leica Camera AG running until 20th of December 2000. The proposed price was 12.50 Euro per share, representing a 30 % premium on the average stock market price in the last three months preceding the offer. At the closing of the offer, Hermès International is pleased to announce that it has acquired 31.5% (30 % on a fully diluted basis) of the share capital of Leica Camera AG for a total investment of 17.7 million Euro subject to the approval from the German Cartel Authorities. Hermès International and Leica Camera AG welcome the decision of the shareholders who have tendered their shares. We wish all of you the very best for the holidays and a happy new year. With best regards, Leica Camera AG Marketing Communication http://www.leica-camera.com/ ______________________________________________ Do you have friends, colleagues or acquaintances who might also be interested in this service? If so, please forward this communication to them, or kindly alert them to the free subscription service at the following address: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/service/newsletter/index_e.php3 You will receive this mail if you have entered your name on the distribution list offered by Leica Camera AG on the internet. If your mailing address changes, or if you wish to re-subscribe or cancel your free subscription, you can find the appropriate instructions at the following site: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/service/newsletter/index_e.php3 If you have questions or suggestions concerning Leica Camera AG offerings, please sent us an e-mail. http://www.leica-camera.com/mail/index.php3 Leica Newsletter v1.2