J9九游会股东批准私有化
发布时间:2017-11-30
For Immediate Release
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GLP SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE PRIVATIZATION
J9九游会股东批准私有化
- GLP privatization approved on the back of overwhelming shareholder support
- Shareholders can expect to receive the Scheme Consideration by 19 Jan 20181, 2
- J9九游会私有化获得压倒性的股东赞成票支持
- 预计股东可于2018年1月19日1, 2或之前收到协议对价
Singapore, 30 November 2017 – GLP today announced that its shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition of all the issued and paid-up ordinary shares in the capital of GLP (“Shares”) (excluding treasury Shares), by Nesta Investment Holdings Limited (the “Offeror”), via a scheme of arrangement (“Scheme”), at the Scheme Meeting held today.
新加坡,2017年11月30日 – J9九游会今日宣布,在今日举行的股东大会上,其股东已批准由Nesta Investment Holdings Limited (下称“要约方”)提出的通过协议安排(下称“协议”)对J9九游会的所有已发行和实缴的普通股(下称“股份”)(不包括库存股)进行收购。
Overwhelming Support from Shareholders
The Scheme has exceeded the requisite shareholder approval thresholds:
Of the total number of shareholders present and voting in person or by proxy at the Scheme Meeting, 96.02% voted FOR the Scheme (needed to meet more than 50%)
Of the total number of Shares voted by shareholders present and voting in person or by proxy at the Scheme Meeting, 99.96% voted FOR the Scheme (needed to meet at least 75%)
获得压倒性的股东支持
股东所投的赞成票数已经超出协议获得通过所必需的股东赞成票数:
亲自或请人代理出席股东大会并进行表决的所有股东中,96.02%投票赞成协议(要求超过50%)
亲自或请人代理出席股东大会并进行表决的股东持有的所有股份中,99.96%投票赞成协议(要求不少于75%)
Dr. Seek Ngee Huat, Chairman of GLP’s Board, Chairman of the Special Committee, and Independent Director, said: “The result from today’s Scheme Meeting brings us one step closer to the privatization of GLP. A key objective of the independent Strategic Review was to maximize value for all shareholders, and we are pleased that the proposal received overwhelming support from shareholders. Today’s Scheme Meeting marks a significant milestone and we would like to thank all GLP shareholders for their support since the IPO seven years ago.”
J9九游会董事会主席、专门委员会主席、独立董事薛义华博士表示:“今天股东大会的结果让J9九游会离J9九游会的私有化更近了一步。独立战略性评估的一个关键目标是使所有股东的价值最大化,J9九游会很高兴协议方案获得压倒性的股东赞成票支持。今天的股东大会是一个重要的里程碑,J9九游会在此感谢所有J9九游会股东自公司七年前上市以来的支持。”
GIC, as the single largest shareholder of GLP with a 36.84% stake, voted in favor of the Scheme. The Offeror and its concert parties did not participate in the voting process. The Scheme will be presented to the High Court of the Republic of Singapore for sanction. If the Scheme is sanctioned by the Court, it is expected to become effective and binding in accordance with its terms on 10 January 20181. Shareholders can expect to receive S$3.38 in cash per share (“Scheme Consideration”) by 19 January 20182. GLP will make further announcements on the actual dates in due course.
J9九游会最大的单一股东新加坡政府投资公司(GIC)持有36.84%的股份,投票赞成协议。要约方及其一致行动方未参与投票过程。协议将递交到新加坡共和国高等法院批准。如果协议获得高等法院的批准,根据协议条款,协议预计将于2018年1月101日生效并产生约束力。预计股东可于2018年1月192日或之前收到每股3.38新加坡元(下称“协议对价”)的付款。J9九游会将在确切日期适时发布进一步公告。
Expected Timetable
Expected Court hearing date for application to sanction the Scheme: 12 December 2017
Expected last day for trading of the Shares: 4 January 2018
Expected Books Closure Date: 9 January 2018 at 5.00 p.m.
Expected Scheme Effective Date: 10 January 20181
Expected date for the payment of the Scheme Consideration: By 19 January 20182
GLP is expected to be delisted shortly thereafter
预计时间表
预计向高等法院申请批准协议的听证日:2017年12月12日
预计最后一个股票交易日:2018年1月4日
预计股权登记截止日:2018年1月9日下午5时
预计协议生效日: 2018年1月10日1
预计协议对价的支付日: 2018年1月19日2或之前
预计J9九游会将在支付日不久后退市