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EDP Elec.Data Proc.

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  0.00 0.00% 90.50 86.00 95.00 0.00 00:00:00
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Electronic Data Processing PLC Publication and posting of Scheme Document (6500U)

13/07/2018 4:15pm

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Electronic Data Processing PLC

13 July 2018

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION

13 July 2018

RECOMMED CASH OFFER

for

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

by

EAGLE BIDCO 2018 LIMITED

a newly incorporated company, ultimately owned and controlled by Kerridge Commercial Systems Group Limited ("KCSG")

Publication and posting of scheme document

On 3 July 2018, the boards of directors of Electronic Data Processing Public Limited Company ("EDP") and Eagle Bidco 2018 Limited ("Bidco") announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer pursuant to which Bidco will acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of EDP other than the Excluded Shares (the "Acquisition") for 91 pence per EDP Share in cash. It was also announced that the Acquisition would be effected by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 (the "Act").

Further to that announcement, the Board of EDP is pleased to announce that a scheme document relating to the Acquisition (the "Scheme Document"), together with associated Forms of Proxy, are today being published and posted to EDP Shareholders. The Scheme Document contains, inter alia, the full terms and conditions of the Scheme, an explanatory statement pursuant to section 897 of the Act, notices of the required meetings, the expected timetable of principal events and details of the actions to be taken by EDP Shareholders.

As described in the Scheme Document, to become Effective, the Scheme must, amongst other things, be approved at the Court Meeting; a special resolution must be passed at the General Meeting; and the Scheme must subsequently be sanctioned by the Court. Both the Court Meeting and the General Meeting will be held at the offices of BDO LLP, 55 Baker Street, London W1U 7EU on 6 August 2018 with the Court Meeting to commence at 11.00 a.m. and the General Meeting to commence at 11.15 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the Court Meeting is concluded or adjourned). Notices of the Court Meeting and the General Meeting are set out in the Scheme Document.

The Scheme Document, together with information incorporated into it by reference to another source, and a copy of this announcement will be available free of charge, subject to any applicable restrictions relating to persons resident in Restricted Jurisdictions, on EDP's website at www.edp.co.uk and on KCSG's website, at www.kerridgecs.com during the course of the Offer Period.

Subject to approval at the relevant Meetings, Court approval and the satisfaction or waiver of the other Conditions set out in the Scheme Document, the Scheme is expected to become Effective on or around 13 August 2018.

EDP Shareholders should carefully read the Scheme Document in its entirety before making a decision with respect to the Scheme.

The expected timetable of principal events is attached as an Appendix to this announcement.

Terms and expressions in this announcement shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the

same meanings as given to them in the Scheme Document.

Enquiries:

 
                                               +44 (0) 114 262 
 EDP                                                      2010 
 Sir Michael Heller, Chairman 
  Julian Wassell, Chief Executive 
 
 BDO (Rule 3 financial adviser to EDP)         +44 (0) 20 7486 
  John Stephan / Simon Ling / Susan Jarram                5888 
 
                                                  +44 (0) 1488 
 Bidco / KCSG                                          662 000 
 Nigel Bedford, CFO 
 
 Raymond James (financial adviser to Bidco,    +44 (0) 20 3798 
  KCSG and Accel-KKR)                                     5700 
 Dominic Emery / Joel Greenwood 
  Kathryn Cesari / August Oberbeck 
 

Important notices

BDO LLP, which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority, is acting exclusively as financial adviser to EDP and no one else in connection with the matters referred to in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than EDP for providing the protections afforded to clients of BDO LLP nor for providing advice in relation to the matters referred to in this announcement.

Raymond James is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. Raymond James is acting exclusively as financial adviser to Bidco, KCSG and Accel-KKR and no one else in connection with the Acquisition and will not be responsible to anyone other than Bidco, KCSG and Accel-KKR for providing the protections afforded to clients of Raymond James nor for providing advice in connection with the Acquisition or any matter referred to in this announcement.

Further information

This announcement is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, any offer, invitation, inducement or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of or exercise rights in respect of any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the Acquisition or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of any securities pursuant to the Acquisition in any jurisdiction in contravention of any applicable laws.

The Acquisition is being implemented by way of the Scheme and is made solely by means of the Scheme Document (or, if Bidco so elects, any document by which the Acquisition is implemented by way of a Takeover Offer) which contains the full terms and conditions of the Acquisition, including details of how to vote in respect of the Scheme. Any decision, vote or other response in respect of the Acquisition should be made only on the basis of information contained in the Scheme Document. EDP Shareholders are advised to read the formal documentation in relation to the Acquisition carefully once it has been despatched.

This announcement has been prepared for the purpose of complying with English law and the Code and the information disclosed may not be the same as that which would have been disclosed if this announcement had been prepared in accordance with the laws of jurisdictions outside England.

The statements contained in this announcement are made as at the date of this announcement, unless some other time is specified in relation to them, and publication of this announcement shall not give rise to any implication that there has been no change in the facts set out in this announcement since such date.

Overseas Shareholders

The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by laws and/or regulations in those jurisdictions. Persons who are not resident in the United Kingdom or who are subject to the laws of other jurisdictions should inform themselves of, and observe, any applicable requirements.

Unless otherwise determined by Bidco or required by the Code, and permitted by applicable law and regulation, the Acquisition will not be made available, directly or indirectly, in, into or from a Restricted Jurisdiction where to do so would violate the laws in that jurisdiction and no person may vote their Scheme Shares at the Court Meeting or in respect of the General Meeting Resolution by any means, instrumentality or form within a Restricted Jurisdiction or any other jurisdiction if to do so would constitute a violation of the laws and/or regulations of that jurisdiction. Accordingly, copies of this announcement and all documents relating to the Acquisition are not being, and must not be, directly or indirectly, mailed or otherwise forwarded, distributed or sent in, into or from a Restricted Jurisdiction where to do so would violate the laws of that jurisdiction, and persons receiving this announcement and all documents relating to the Acquisition (including custodians, nominees and trustees) must not mail or otherwise distribute or send them in, into or from such jurisdictions where to do so would violate the laws and/or regulations of such jurisdictions.

The availability of the Acquisition to EDP Shareholders who are not resident in the United Kingdom may be affected by the laws and/or regulations of the relevant jurisdiction in which they are resident. Persons who are not resident in the United Kingdom should inform themselves of, and observe, any applicable requirements. Any failure to comply with the applicable restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, EDP and Bidco and their directors, employees, officers and advisers disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation of such restrictions by any person.

The Acquisition will be subject to the applicable requirements of the Code, the Panel, the London Stock Exchange, the Financial Conduct Authority and the UKLA.

Notice to US Shareholders

The Acquisition relates to shares of an English incorporated and registered company and is proposed to be effected by means of a scheme of arrangement under English law. A transaction effected by means of a scheme of arrangement is not subject to proxy solicitation or tender offer rules under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "US Exchange Act"). Accordingly, the Acquisition is subject to the disclosure requirements, rules and practices applicable in the United Kingdom to schemes of arrangement, which differ from the requirements of US proxy solicitation or tender offer rules. However, if Bidco were to elect to implement the Acquisition by means of a Takeover Offer, such Takeover Offer will be made in compliance with all applicable US laws and regulations. Such Takeover Offer would be made in the United States by Bidco and no one else.

In accordance with normal UK practice and pursuant to Rule 14e-5(b) of the US Exchange Act, Bidco, certain affiliated companies and their respective nominees or brokers (acting as agents) may make certain purchases of, or arrangements to purchase, EDP Shares, other than pursuant to the Acquisition, until the date on which the Acquisition becomes Effective, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn. If such purchases or arrangements to purchase were to be made they would be made outside the United States and would comply with applicable law, including the US Exchange Act.

The information contained in this announcement has neither been approved nor disapproved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") or any US state securities commission. Neither the SEC, nor any state securities commission, has passed upon or determined the fairness or merits of the proposal described in, nor upon the accuracy or adequacy of the information contained in, this announcement.

The receipt of cash pursuant to the Acquisition by a US Shareholder as consideration pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition may be a taxable transaction for US federal income tax purposes and under applicable US state and local, as well as foreign and other, tax laws. Each US Shareholder is urged to consult his independent professional adviser immediately regarding the tax consequences of the Acquisition applicable to him or her.

It may be difficult for US Shareholders to enforce their rights and claims arising out of the US federal securities laws, since Bidco and EDP are located in countries other than the US and some or all of their officers and directors may be residents of countries other than the US. US Shareholders may not be able to sue a non-US company or its officers or directors in a non-US court for violations of US securities laws. Further, it may be difficult to compel a non-US company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a US court's judgement.

Further details in relation to EDP Shareholders in overseas jurisdictions are contained in the Scheme Document.

Disclosure requirements of the Code

Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Code, any person who is interested in one per cent. or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror (being any offeror other than an offeror in respect of which it has been announced that its offer is, or is likely to be, solely in cash) must make an Opening Position Disclosure following the commencement of the offer period and, if later, following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. An Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s). An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the 10th business day following the commencement of the offer period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the 10th business day following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. Relevant persons who deal in the relevant securities of the offeree company or of a securities exchange offeror prior to the deadline for making an Opening Position Disclosure must instead make a Dealing Disclosure.

Under Rule 8.3(b) of the Code, any person who is, or becomes, interested in one per cent. or more of any class of relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror. A Dealing Disclosure must contain details of the dealing concerned and of the person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror, save to the extent that these details have previously been disclosed under Rule 8. A Dealing Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(b) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the business day following the date of the relevant dealing.

If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire or control an interest in relevant securities of an offeree company or a securities exchange offeror, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Opening Position Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company and by any offeror and Dealing Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company, by any offeror and by any persons acting in concert with any of them (see Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4).

Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Panel's website at http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/, including details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer period commenced and when any offeror was first identified. You should contact the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit on +44 (0)20 7638 0129 if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to make an Opening Position Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure.

Electronic communications

Please be aware that addresses, electronic addresses and certain information provided by EDP Shareholders, persons with information rights and other relevant persons for the receipt of communications from EDP may be provided to Bidco during the offer period if requested under Section 4 of Appendix 4 of the Code to comply with Rule 2.11(c) of the Code.

Publication on website and availability of hard copies

A copy of this announcement will be made available subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in Restricted Jurisdictions on EDP's website at www.edp.co.uk and KCSG's website (on behalf of Bidco) at www.kerridgecs.com by no later than 12 noon (London time) on 16 July 2018. For the avoidance of doubt, the contents of those websites are not incorporated into and do not form part of this announcement.

EDP Shareholders may request a hard copy of this announcement by contacting Link Asset Services, Corporate Actions, The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4TU, or by telephone on 0371 664 0321 or if calling from outside the UK on +44 (0) 371 664 0321. Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the applicable international rate. The helpline is open between 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales. EDP Shareholders may also request that all future documents, announcements and information to be sent to them in relation to the Acquisition should be in hard copy form.

Save as otherwise referred to above, a hard copy of this announcement will not be sent unless requested.

APPIX

EXPECTED TIMETABLE OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS

The dates given are based on EDP's current expectations and may be subject to change. All times shown are London times unless otherwise stated.

 
Event                                                                        Time and/or date 
                                                                              2018 
Voting Record Time for the Court Meeting and General Meeting                 6.30 p.m. on 3 August 
 
  Latest time for receipt of Proxy Forms for: 
-- Court Meeting (BLUE form)                                                 11.00 a.m. on 4 August(1) 
-- General Meeting (WHITE form)                                              11.15 a.m. on 4 August(1) 
 
  Court Meeting                                                                11.00 a.m. on 6 August 
 
  General Meeting                                                              11.15 a.m. on 6 August 
 
  Scheme Court Hearing (to sanction the Scheme)                                9 August(3) 
 
 Last day of dealings in, and for registration of transfers and disablement    10 August (3) 
 in CREST of, EDP 
 Shares 
 
  Scheme Record Time                                                           6.00 p.m. on 10 August (3) 
 
  Listing of EDP Shares suspended                                              7.30 a.m. on 13 August(3) 
 
  Expected Effective Date of the Scheme                                        13 August(3) 
 
  Cancellation of listing of EDP Shares                                        No later than 8.00 a.m. on 14 August(3) 
Despatch of cheques and payment through CREST of the cash consideration      Within 14 days of the Effective Date(3) 
 
  Long Stop Date                                                               30 November 
 

Notes:

 
 1   A BLUE Proxy Form for the Court Meeting that has not been 
      lodged with Link Asset Services by the time stated above 
      may be handed at the Court Meeting to the Chairman of the 
      Court Meeting or to a representative of Link Asset Services 
      on behalf of the Chairman of that meeting before the taking 
      of the poll. However, to be valid on the date for which 
      the General Meeting has been convened to be held, the WHITE 
      Proxy Forms for the General Meeting must be lodged by 11.15 
      a.m. on 4 August 2018 or, if the General Meeting is adjourned, 
      not later than 48 hours before the time appointed for the 
      holding of such meeting. 
 2   The General Meeting will commence at 11.15 a.m. or, if later, 
      immediately after the conclusion or adjournment of the Court 
      Meeting. 
 3   These dates are indicative only. The actual dates on which 
      these events will occur, if at all, will depend on when 
      the Conditions are satisfied or waived, when the Court sanctions 
      the Scheme and when the Court Order sanctioning the Scheme 
      is delivered to the Registrar of Companies. 
 4   The final date by which the Scheme can become Effective 
      can be extended to a later date by agreement between EDP 
      and Bidco, subject to the consent of the Takeover Panel 
      and the Court. 
 

This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

END

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