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Ince Group PLC (The)
03 January 2023
 

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3 January 2023

 

The Ince Group plc

("Ince", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Arden Partners disposal update - FCA approval received

 

On 16 November 2022, the Boards of Ince and Zeus Group Limited ("Zeus") announced that they had reached an agreement for Zeus to acquire the entire issued share capital of Ince's wholly owned subsidiary, Arden Partners plc ("Arden"), subject to certain conditions being satisfied (the "Disposal").  The Board of Ince is now pleased to report that, in accordance with section 185 of the FSMA,  the Financial Conduct Authority has approved the change of control of Arden upon the completion of the Disposal. This approval remains effective subject to completion of the Disposal within three months from 30 December 2022, after which an extension will need to be requested. Completion of the Disposal remains subject to approval from Ince's principal lending bank and no material adverse event occurring prior to completion.

 

Contacts:

 

The Ince Group plc


Donald Brown, Group Chief Executive

investorrelations@incegd.com

Simon Oakes, Chief Financial Officer




Allenby Capital Limited - Nominated Adviser

+44 (0) 20 3328 5656

Jeremy Porter / Piers Shimwell, Corporate Finance




Arden Partners plc - Broker

+44 (0) 20 7614 5900

John Llewellyn Lloyd / Louisa Waddell, Corporate Finance


Simon Johnson, Corporate Broking




 

About The Ince Group plc

 

The Ince Group is a dynamic international legal and professional services business with offices in nine countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With over 700 people, The Ince Group delivers legal advice, strategic guidance and business solutions to clients ranging from the world's oldest and biggest businesses operating across numerous industries to ultra-high net worth individuals. Through its entrepreneurial culture and "one firm" approach, the business offers its clients over 150 years of experience, insight and relationships. The Group is driven by a unique team of passionate people whose broad expertise and deep sector specialisms provide their clients with solutions to all their complex legal and strategic needs.

 

 

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