• KKR will hold 83.44% of Albioma’s capital following the completion of the first offer period

• The Offer will be reopened from 8 August to 9 September on the same terms, namely a price of 50 euros per share and 29.10 shares per Albioma BSAAR, in order to allow shareholders who have not yet tendered their securities to do so.

Results of the Offer closed on 27 July

Albioma and KKR announced on 1 August 2022 the provisional results of the friendly tender offer for all Albioma securities (“the Offer”) published by the Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF”), after the completion of the first period of the Offer on 27 July 2022.

Following the completion of the first offer period, KKR will hold 27,049,985 shares representing 83.44% of Albioma’s capital and 83.44% of voting rights, and 551,205 warrants (BSAAR) amounting to 99.95% of all outstanding BSAARs1.

The settlement-delivery of the first offer period will take place on 11 August 2022.

Reopening of the Offer

In compliance with the AMF’s general regulations, the Tender Offer will be reopened from 8 August to 9 September on the same terms as the first offer period, namely a price of 50 euros per Albioma share and 29.10 euros per BSAAR. This price reflects in particular:

– a premium of 51.6% compared to the last undisturbed closing price of Albioma shares on 7 March 2022, before market rumours;

– a premium of 46.6% compared to the volume-weighted three-month average share price.

Shareholders and Albioma BSAAR bearers who would like to tender their securities to the reopened Offer must choose to transfer their shares and/or BSAAR:

1 Taking into account the 25,868,599 shares and 431,771 BSAARs tendered to the Offer, as well as the securities contributed in kind to Kyoto Topco by Bpifrance and some of Albioma’s employees and company representatives. These figures exclude Albioma’s treasury shares (0.45% of the capital) and performance shares subject to a retention period which may be covered by liquidity agreements (0.63% of the capital).

 

– Either on the market, in which case related transaction costs (including brokerage fees and VAT) will remain their responsibility, and the settlement-delivery will be made progressively as the orders are executed, two (2) trading days after each execution;

– Or via the centralised procedure overseen by Euronext Paris, in which case the transaction fees (brokerage fees and applicable VAT) incurred by shareholders and bearers of BSAARs will be covered by the offeror to a maximum of 0.2% (excluding tax) of the order value, within the further limit of 75 euros per application (inclusive of all taxes). The settlement-delivery will then take place following completion of the centralised procedure.

If KKR comes to hold at least 90% of Albioma’s share capital and voting rights at the completion of the Offer, it intends to request the implementation of a mandatory squeezeout procedure.

A toll-free number has also been put in place to answer any questions that individual Albioma shareholders may have about the Offer during the opening period: 0805 08 1587 (when dialling from within France).

D.F. King Ltd is acting as information agent for individual Albioma shareholders (contact: Mr. David Chase Lopes, Managing Director, EMEA). The Offer Document, the Response Document and the results of the Offer, published on 1 August 2022, by the AMF are available on the websites of Albioma (www.albioma.com) and of the AMF (https://www.amf-france.org/en).

 

Warning:

This press release does not constitute an offer to acquire shares.

This release was prepared for informative purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to the public. The circulation of this release, the bid and its acceptance can be the subject of specific regulations or restrictions in some countries. The bid is not intended for those who are subject to such restrictions, neither directly nor indirectly, and is not likely to be the subject of any acceptance in a country where the bid would be the object of such restrictions. This release is not intended to be circulated in these countries. Consequently, those in possession of this release are advised to inform themselves about local restrictions that may be applicable and to conform to these.

The initiator and Albioma accept no responsibility for any potential violation of these restrictions.

It is anticipated that the bid will be open to the United States of America in compliance with Section 14(e) and Regulation 14E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as it was modified (the “U.S. Exchange Act”), and in compliance with the exceptions set by Rule 14d-1(d) of the U.S. Exchange Act.

 

Forward-looking statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements. These can be identified through the use of terms such as “prospects”, “believe”, “think”, “expect”, “potential”, “continue”, “can”, “should”, “seek”, “around”, “predict”, “intend”, “will be”, “plan”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, the negative use of these terms, other comparable terms or statements that do not strictly relate to real proven facts, including but not limited to, statements related to: the proposed transaction; the operation of the acquired company after effecting the transaction; the growth opportunities and other synergies resulting from the transaction; and the expected time of effecting the proposed transaction. The forward-looking statements are based on KKR’s beliefs, hypotheses, and expectations, considering all the information currently at its disposal. These beliefs, hypotheses and expectations can evolve according to numerous events or factors, which are not all known to KKR, nor under its control. If a change occurs, KKR’s activities, financial situation, liquidities, and operational results can vary markedly from those expressed in projected statements. The following factors, amongst others, could have an impact on real results compared to forward-looking statements: the inability to reap expected benefits of the proposed transaction in the expected period; unforeseen liabilities, integration costs and other supplementary costs related to the proposed transaction and to the calendar; the availability and the cost of financing the proposed transaction; changes in Albioma’s activities; any delays or difficulties in obtaining the required authorisation; the inability to effect the transaction; the ability of the acquired company to maintain commercial relationships after the proposed transaction; the inability to reap the advantages or effect the changes in the commercial strategies of KKR or of the acquired company, including the capacity to gain the anticipated synergies, strategic partnerships or other transactions; the availability, methods and distribution of capital; the availability of qualified personnel and the recruitment and retention fees of this personnel; and the increased competition. All forward-looking statements are only valid at the date of this press release. KRR expressly accepts no obligation nor commitment to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events arising after the date at which these statements were made, except if demanded by law or regulations in force. Past performances do not anticipate future results. This press release does not constitute an offer of sales nor the invitation of an offer of shares in any jurisdiction. 

About Albioma

An independent renewable energy producer, Albioma is committed to the energy transition thanks to biomass, photovoltaics and geothermal energy. 

Albioma operates in Overseas France, mainland France, Mauritius, Brazil and Turkey. 

For 30 years, it has developed a unique partnership with the sugar industry to produce renewable energy from bagasse, the fibrous residue of sugar cane. 

Albioma is also the leading producer of photovoltaic energy in Overseas France, where the company builds and operates innovative projects with storage, as well as in mainland France. 

In 2021, the Group acquired its first geothermal energy power plant in Turkey. This activity will develop in 2022 with the acquisition of a second GEPP in the same region. 

Albioma shares are listed on EURONEXT PARIS (sub B) and eligible for the deferred settlement service (SRD) and PEA-PME plans. It is also a part of the SBF 120 and the CAC Mid 60.

The Group is also included in the Gaïa-Index, an index for socially responsible midcaps.

 

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

Albioma Contacts

Investors

Julien Gauthier

+33 (0)1 47 76 67 00

Media

Charlotte Neuvy

+33 (0)1 47 76 66 65

presse@albioma.com 

Brunswick Group

Guillaume Maujean

+33 (0)6 67 74 36 89

gmaujean@brunswickgroup.com 

Aurélia de Lapeyrouse

+33 (0)6 21 06 40 33

adelapeyrouse@brunswickgroup.com 

 

KKR Contacts

Media 

FGS Global

Nathalie Falco

+33 (0)6 30 64 90 15

nathalie.falco@fgsglobal.com

Xavier Mas

+33 (0)7 71 95 69 60

xavier.mas@fgsglobal.com