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LONDON - Blackstone (NYSE:BX) Europe LLP’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Lyra BidCo Limited ("Bidco"), has announced the completion of its sale of Hipgnosis Songs Group LLC ("HSG"), a US songs administration business. This move comes after the acquisition of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited ("Hipgnosis") on July 29, 2024, and deviates from the original plans outlined in the offer documentation.
According to the announcement made today, Bidco has diverged from the intentions stated in its April 29 and June 3, 2024, announcements, which were reaffirmed in the scheme document published on June 14, 2024. Initially, Bidco intended to conduct an evaluation period of six to nine months post-acquisition to develop a detailed strategy for Hipgnosis, including the potential continuation, disposal, or restructuring of HSG.
However, following the acquisition and an initial review period, Bidco determined that disposing of HSG within 12 months of the acquisition was the appropriate course of action. Today, Bidco has confirmed that the disposal has been completed simultaneously with the signing of a binding agreement for the sale of HSG.
At the time of the acquisition, HSG had 34 employees and was the only entity within the Hipgnosis Group with employees. Bidco has stated that it had no intention to reduce the headcount in the Hipgnosis Group and has not agreed to any headcount reductions as part of the disposal terms.
This update is a requirement under Rule 19.6(b) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, ensuring transparency regarding post-offer intentions and outcomes. The information in this article is based on a press release statement. Jefferies acted as the financial advisor to Blackstone and Bidco, with Kirkland & Ellis International LLP serving as the legal adviser.
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