Statement re Possible Offer
H.B. Fuller made unsolicited cash offer proposal on 30 April; discussions ongoing, firm offer decision required by 18 June.
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The board of AMS notes the recent press speculation and confirms that, on 30 April 2026, it received an unsolicited proposal from H.B. Fuller Company ("H.B. Fuller") regarding a possible cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of AMS.
Discussions with H.B. Fuller are ongoing and there can be no certainty that a firm offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which a firm offer might be made.
This announcement is being made without the approval of H.B. Fuller. A further announcement will be made as and when appropriate.
In accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code, H.B. Fuller is required, by no later than 5.00 p.m. (London time) on 18 June 2026, being 28 days after today's date, to either announce a firm intention to make an offer for AMS in accordance with Rule 2.7 of the Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer, in which case the announcement will be treated as a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline can be extended with the consent of the Takeover Panel in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the Code.
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