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28 March 2022 |
Ted Baker PLC
Response to press speculation
The Board of Ted Baker PLC (“Ted Baker” or the “Company”) notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it has received two unsolicited non-binding proposals from Sycamore Partners Management L.P. (“Sycamore”) in relation to a possible cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
On 18 March 2022, Sycamore made a proposal (the “First Proposal”) under which Sycamore would offer 130 pence for each Ted Baker share. Following the Ted Baker Board's rejection of the First Proposal, on 22 March 2022 Sycamore submitted a revised proposal (the “Second Proposal”) under which Sycamore would offer 137.5 pence for each Ted Baker share, an increase of 5.8% on the First Proposal. The Board of Ted Baker has also rejected the Second Proposal.
The Board of Ted Baker carefully reviewed both of Sycamore's proposals with its advisers and concluded they significantly undervalued Ted Baker and failed to compensate shareholders for the significant upside that can be delivered by Ted Baker as a listed company. Ted Baker is a leading global brand with a strong future. The management actions taken over the last two years have put the business on a firm footing and it is now well on the way to recovery following a turbulent period. The Board is focused on delivering value for Ted Baker's shareholders well in excess of the price offered by Sycamore.
There can be no certainty that any firm offer for the Company will be made nor as to the terms on which any firm offer might be made. This announcement has been made without the consent of Sycamore.