Dufry to acquire full ownership of Hudson: the advisor
On August 19, 2020, Dufry and Hudson announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Dufry would acquire all the equity interests in Hudson it does not already own for USD 7.70 in cash per share valuing Hudson at an equity value of USD 711 m. Upon completion of the transaction, Hudson will be de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange.
Dufry intends to finance the proposed transaction through an equity capital increase by way of a rights issue upon approval of Dufry’s shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting. The transaction has been fully underwritten by a bank consortium. The transaction will be structured as a merger, whereby Hudson will be merged with a wholly owned, Bermuda-incorporated subsidiary of Dufry. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020, and is subject to the approval by the shareholders meeting of Hudson, successful completion of the rights offering resulting in net proceeds sufficient to finance the transaction, the requisite lender consent under Dufry’s existing multicurrency term and revolving credit facilities, and other customary closing conditions.
