To view the PDF file, sign up for a MySharenet subscription.

NPN/NPSN - Naspers - Disposal of NetMed N.V. and cautionary announcement

Release Date: 15/04/2008 09:00
Code(s): NPN
Wrap Text

NPN/NPSN - Naspers - Disposal of NetMed N.V. and cautionary announcement Naspers Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1925/001431/06) JSE share code: NPN ISIN: ZAE000015889 LSE ADS code: NPSN ISIN: US 6315121003 ("Naspers" or "the company") Disposal of NetMed N.V. and cautionary announcement 1. Introduction On 31 October 2007 Naspers advised that, following a review of its strategic investment priorities, it had initiated a formal process to explore the sale of its Greek and Cypriot pay-TV operations ("NetMed"). Myriad International Holdings B.V., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Naspers, has now entered into conditional sale agreements (the "agreements") for the disposal of NetMed to Forthnet SA ("Forthnet"), a leading Greek telecommunication company. The agreements place an enterprise value on NetMed of EUR490 million (US$760 million). 2. Transaction conditions and cautionary The completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including the approval by Forthnet`s shareholders of a rights issue to partly fund the acquisition of NetMed. In addition, Forthnet will be required to raise debt funding. The transaction is subject to the risks typical of such capital raising. Once the majority of the conditions are met and the financial effects of the transaction can be determined, the appropriate announcement will be made by Naspers. It is anticipated that this transaction will be a category 2 transaction in terms of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements. Shareholders are therefore advised that the company has entered into agreements, which may have a material effect on the price of the company`s securities. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the company`s securities until a further announcement is made. Cape Town 15 April 2008 Sponsor Investec Bank Limited (Registration number 1969/004763/06) Date: 15/04/2008 09:00:01 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited (`JSE`). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.

Share This Story