Jones Group Makes Progress toward Merger
The Jones Group Inc. announces that The Jones Group shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the agreement pursuant to which affiliates of Sycamore Partners will acquire The Jones Group for $15.00 per share in cash, or a total transaction value of approximately $2.2 billion. With the approval of the proposals by The Jones Group shareholders, The Jones Group Inc. and Sycamore Partners have received all requisite approvals required to complete the transaction. The companies are committed to a seamless transition and expect to close the transaction promptly.
Wesley R. Card, The Jones Group chief executive officer, says, "We are pleased to have received such positive shareholder support for the merger with Sycamore Partners. We believe this transaction represents the best outcome for The Jones Group, our shareholders and the loyal customers of our brands, and we expect a seamless transition following the transaction close. The Jones Group Board of Directors and management team have worked diligently to advance the best interests of all of the Company's shareholders, and we are grateful for the support received for the Board's recommendations. We are also appreciative of the talented and committed employees of The Jones Group, who have worked so hard throughout this process."
Based on a preliminary vote assessment, approximately 79.1 percent of the Jones Group total outstanding shares as of the March 5, 2014 record date for the special meeting were represented, and approximately 98.8 percent were voted in favor of the merger agreement. The Jones Group had 78,858,502 shares of common stock outstanding as of the record date for the special meeting.
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. is acting as financial advisor to The Jones Group and Peter J. Solomon Company is acting as financial advisor to the Company's Board of Directors. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is acting as legal advisor to The Jones Group and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to the independent directors of the Company's Board of Directors.
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Wesley R. Card, The Jones Group chief executive officer, says, "We are pleased to have received such positive shareholder support for the merger with Sycamore Partners. We believe this transaction represents the best outcome for The Jones Group, our shareholders and the loyal customers of our brands, and we expect a seamless transition following the transaction close. The Jones Group Board of Directors and management team have worked diligently to advance the best interests of all of the Company's shareholders, and we are grateful for the support received for the Board's recommendations. We are also appreciative of the talented and committed employees of The Jones Group, who have worked so hard throughout this process."
Based on a preliminary vote assessment, approximately 79.1 percent of the Jones Group total outstanding shares as of the March 5, 2014 record date for the special meeting were represented, and approximately 98.8 percent were voted in favor of the merger agreement. The Jones Group had 78,858,502 shares of common stock outstanding as of the record date for the special meeting.
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. is acting as financial advisor to The Jones Group and Peter J. Solomon Company is acting as financial advisor to the Company's Board of Directors. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is acting as legal advisor to The Jones Group and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to the independent directors of the Company's Board of Directors.
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