LBi International N.V.: Publicis initiates squeeze out procedures to acquire all outstanding shares in LBi
February 18, 2013 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
LBi International N.V.("LBi" orthe "Company") (NYSE EURONEXT Amsterdam: LBI) is announcing that PublicisGroupeHoldings B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Publicis Groupe S.A.,("Publicis")has initiated legal proceedings in accordance with articles 2:359c and2:92a ofthe Dutch Civil Code to acquire all outstanding shares in LBi by a rulingof theEnterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. These proceedings areinitiated by Publicis following the acquisition of more than 95% of allissuedand outstanding ordinary shares in the Company (the "Shares"). In light oftheCompany holding 4,162,861 Shares in treasury, it will act as co-plaintiffinthese proceedings.
The last trading day will be 6 March 2013. Delisting of the Shares wasapprovedby NYSE Euronext Amsterdam.
The Company is reminding shareholders that following delisting shareholderswillno longer be able to trade the Shares via the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam stockexchange in the usual way. Furthermore, it remains uncertain if, to whatextent,under which conditions and at what cost processing of the Shares in theEuroclear giro system may be continued after delisting.
This is a press release by LBi International N.V. ("LBi") pursuant to theprovision of Article 5:25i of the Dutch Act on the Financial Supervision(Wet ophet financieel toezicht).
About LBi
LBi International N.V. (NYSE Euronext Amsterdam: LBI) is Europe's largestindependent marketing and technology agency. We have operations in 16countriesand a staff of approximately 2,100 experts, who blend insight, media,creativityand technical expertise to create value for leading brands. We helpcompanies ofall shapes and sizes decide what's next for their business - and then wetakethem there. We define and execute transformational digital strategies forclients active in a wide variety of businesses.
There are many things that make LBi unique, but if we had to choose one itwouldbe our ability to bring together diverse teams of experts to suit anybrief. Wecall this blending, and it's the reason why all types of organisations -fromfamous global businesses to disruptive start-ups - choose LBi to help maketheirbrands desirable wherever, whenever and however people choose to engagewiththem.
For further information, visit www.LBi.com
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Luke Taylor
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LBi International N.V.
+44 20 7063 6465
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Huub Wezenberg
CFO
LBi International N.V.
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LBi International N.V.
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