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LONDON - HSQ Investment Limited has successfully closed its unconditional cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Kingswood Holdings Limited, with an overwhelming majority of Kingswood shareholders accepting the offer. As of the closing date on Thursday, HSQ had received valid acceptances amounting to approximately 99.67% of Kingswood’s existing share capital.
The offer, initially announced on March 18, 2025, proposed a purchase price of 7 pence per Kingswood share. Following the acceptance period closure on May 22, 2025, HSQ is set to initiate a compulsory acquisition procedure to obtain the remaining Kingswood shares.
HSQ’s interest in Kingswood shares, exclusive of the valid acceptances received, stands at 89.39%. The total interest, including valid acceptances, represents a near-total consolidation of Kingswood’s share capital under HSQ’s control.
The transition process for Kingswood shareholders who have not yet accepted the offer will involve a compulsory acquisition notice, informing them of HSQ’s intention to acquire their shares on the same terms as the offer. These shareholders will have one month from the date of the notice to accept the offer, after which their shares will be automatically acquired by HSQ.
Kingswood shareholders who are subject to the compulsory acquisition will need to apply in writing to receive their cash consideration. The funds due to these shareholders will be held in trust by Kingswood until such applications are made and satisfactory evidence of entitlement is presented.
The acquisition marks a significant consolidation in the financial services sector, with HSQ expanding its holdings substantially. Kingswood shares were removed from trading on the AIM market as of April 17, 2025, reflecting the advanced stage of the acquisition process.
This news is based on a press release statement from HSQ Investment Limited.
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