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Investing.com -- Soho House & Co (NYSE: SHCO) stock climbed 8% after activist hedge fund Third Point revealed a 9.9% stake in the hospitality company, according to a 13D filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The disclosure comes amidst a backdrop of significant corporate activity. Soho House recently announced that its Board of Directors received an acquisition offer from a third-party consortium at $9.00 per share, an 83% premium over the closing price on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The deal has the support of Executive Chairman Ron Burkle and The Yucaipa Companies, contingent on them rolling over their equity interests.
Third Point’s CEO, Daniel S. Loeb, issued a letter to the Soho House Board, criticizing the Board’s handling of the sale process and suggesting that the current deal, which he refers to as a "Sweetheart Deal," fails to maximize shareholder value and does not meet the rigorous standards required under Delaware law for transactions involving controlling stockholders. Loeb urges the Board to consider opening the sale process to external bids, asserting that numerous parties with hospitality industry experience could offer a superior price to Burkle’s proposal.
The hedge fund’s involvement and the potential for an improved acquisition offer have sparked investor interest, reflected in the stock’s positive movement. The Board has since formed a Special Committee to evaluate the offer, but there is no certainty as to whether this will result in a transaction or a change in strategy. The company has stated it will not comment further until a specific transaction is approved or its review concludes.
Investors are closely watching the situation as it unfolds, with Third Point’s stake and the prospect of a bidding war potentially unlocking greater value for Soho House shareholders.
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