Apax Global Alpha Limited Second Release from Lock-up (7017F)
24 May 2017 - 4:00PM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7017F
Apax Global Alpha Limited
24 May 2017
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24 May 2017
(LSE: APAX)
Apax Global Alpha Limited
Release of second tranche of ordinary shares from lock-up
The Company notes that, further to the release of the initial
tranche of ordinary shares from lock-up on 15 June 2016, a second
tranche of ordinary shares will be released from lock-up on 15 June
2017.
The Company is currently in communication with these
shareholders and its corporate broker with a view to help
facilitate an orderly market in the Company's shares for those
shareholders who may wish to sell shares following the release from
lock-up of the second tranche of shares.
The release from lock-up of the second tranche of ordinary
shares is expected to allow the Company to be considered for
inclusion in the FTSE UK Index Series at the next review date in
September 2017, subject to passing the relevant nationality and
liquidity tests.
Contact details
Investor and media enquiries Company Secretary
Sarah Wojcik Jacques Colley
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7666 6573 Telephone: +44 (0) 1481 749 700
Email: sarah.wojcik@apax.com Email: AGA-admin@aztecgroup.co.uk
Notes
1. Note that references in this announcement to Apax Global
Alpha Limited have been abbreviated to "AGA" or "the Company".
References to Apax Partners LLP have been abbreviated to "Apax
Partners" or "the Investment Adviser"
About Apax Global Alpha Limited
AGA is a Guernsey registered closed-ended collective investment
scheme incorporated as a non-cellular company that listed on the
London Stock Exchange on 15 June 2015. It is regulated by the
Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
AGA's objective is to provide shareholders with capital
appreciation from its investment portfolio and regular dividends.
The Company is targeting an annualised Total Return, across
economic cycles, of 12-15% (net of fees and expenses) including a
dividend yield of 5% of Net Asset Value (NAV).
The investment policy of the Company is to make private equity
investments in Apax Funds and Derived Investments which are
investments in equities and debt derived from the insights gained
via Apax Partners' Private Equity activities. The Company's
portfolio is expected to be allocated in approximately equal
proportions between Private Equity and Derived Investments,
although the investment mix will fluctuate over time due to market
conditions, investment opportunities, cash flow requirements, the
dividend policy and other factors.
Further information regarding the Company and its publications
are available on the Company's website at
www.apaxglobalalpha.com
About Apax Partners LLP
Apax Partners is a leading global private equity advisory firm.
It operates globally and has more than 30 years of investing
experience. Apax Partners has advised funds that total over EUR40
billion in aggregate as at 31 March 2017*. Funds advised by Apax
Partners invest in companies across four global sectors of Tech
& Telco, Services, Healthcare and Consumer. These funds provide
long--term equity financing to build and strengthen world--class
companies. For further information about Apax Partners, please
visit www.apax.com.
Apax Partners is authorised and regulated by the Financial
Conduct Authority in the UK.
* Funds raised since 1981, commitments converted from fund
currency to EUR at FX rates as at March 2017
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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