Cox & Kings and Holidaybreak Plc (Holidaybreak) have reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition by Prometheon Holdings (UK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox & Kings, of the entire issue and to be issued share capital of Holidaybreak (the acquisition). It is intended that the acquisition will be implemented by way of a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act 2006 (the Scheme). Under the terms of the acquisition, Holidaybreak shareholders will receive 432.1 pence in cash per Holidaybreak share.
It is expected that the Scheme document will be posted on or around August 10, 2011 and that the scheme will become effective on or around September 27, 2011 subject to the satisfaction of regulatory and all other conditions.
Cox & Kings is one of the oldest and recognized holiday brands that cater to the overall travel needs of an Indian and International traveller. It is one of the India’s largest tour and travel operator that serve as a ‘One Stop Shop’ for all travel and travel related products.
Holidaybreak listed on the London Stock Exchange provides educational and activity trips for school children as well as worldwide adventure holidays, short breaks in the UK and Europe, and mobile-home and camping holidays on sites throughout Europe. The group has three operating divisions: Education and Adventure, Hotel Breaks and Camping, which have leading positions in the UK and other major European markets, and has more than 15 long-established and widely recognized brands.
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