Rule 19.6(c) confirmation re Brand Architekts
Warpaint London plc has confirmed to The Panel on Takeovers and Mergers that it has complied with its post-offer intention statements regarding the acquisition of Brand Architekts Group plc. This confirmation follows the completion of Warpaint's recommended acquisition of Brand Architekts, which became effective on 12 February 2025, exactly one year prior to this announcement. The company has duly adhered to the intentions outlined in its Rule 2.7 announcement dated 5 December 2024 and the scheme document published on 19 December 2024.
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THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 19.6(C)(II) OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "CODE") WHICH, AMONGST OTHER THINGS, REQUIRES A PARTY TO AN OFFER TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END OF A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH AN OFFER PERIOD ENDED CONFIRMING WHETHER IT HAS TAKEN, OR NOT TAKEN, THE COURSE OF ACTION SET OUT IN ITS STATED INTENTIONS.
Warpaint London plc
("Warpaint", the "Company" or the "Group")
Rule 19.6(c) confirmation in respect of post-offer intention statements made regarding Brand Architekts Group plc ("Brand Architekts")
Warpaint announces that, further to the completion of Warpaint's recommended acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Brand Architekts, which was implemented by way of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 and became effective on 12 February 2025, it has duly confirmed in writing to The Panel on Takeovers and Mergers in accordance with Rule 19.6(c) of the Code that it has complied with the post-offer intention statements made pursuant to Rule 2.7(c)(viii) and Rule 24.2 of the Code, as originally detailed in its Rule 2.7 announcement dated 5 December 2024 and in the scheme document published by Brand Architekts on 19 December 2024.
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Warpaint London plc
Warpaint sells branded cosmetics under the lead brand names of W7 and Technic. W7 is sold in the UK primarily to major retailers and internationally to local distributors or retail chains. The Technic brand is sold in the UK and continental Europe with a significant focus on the gifting market, principally for high street retailers and supermarkets. In addition, Warpaint supplies cosmetics under its other brand names of Man'stuff, Body Collection and Chit Chat, each targeting a different demographic. Additionally, in February 2025, Warpaint acquired Brand Architekts Group PLC with a number of complimentary health, beauty and personal care brands, including Skin & Tan, Super Facialist, Dirty Works and Fish Soho.
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