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LONDON - Henderson European Trust PLC (LSE:HNE) announced Wednesday that its board has approved the reclassification of shares as part of the company’s voluntary winding-up and planned combination with Fidelity European Trust PLC (LSE:FEV).
According to the company’s statement, approximately 219.3 million shares, representing 70.96 percent of issued shares, will be reclassified as shares with "A" rights, entitling holders to receive New Fidelity European Trust shares. The remaining 89.8 million shares, or 29.04 percent, will be reclassified as shares with "B" rights, with holders set to receive cash.
The reclassification will take effect at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Both the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange have approved the reclassification for listing purposes.
The company expects that listing and dealings in the reclassified shares will be suspended at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025.
This development follows the company’s announcement on September 10 regarding shareholder elections pursuant to the scheme of arrangement detailed in a circular to shareholders dated August 21, 2025.
The announcement is part of the previously disclosed plan for Henderson European Trust’s voluntary liquidation and combination with Fidelity European Trust PLC.
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