RE: Technical Analysis3 Jun 2023 17:40
Last bit on ASOS - quote from the telegraph article in relation to the 75 million shortfall.
'Michael Murray, Frasers’ chief executive and Ashley’s son-in-law, told Asos executives he had a solution and hastily convened a conference call with them on May 23.
In return for an additional 5pc stake in Asos, Frasers would invest immediately at the company’s prevailing share price. As part of this, closer cooperation was put forward by taking advantage of Frasers’ retail expertise.
Described as a “win-win” for both parties, the move would reassure other shareholders, staff, customers, credit insurers and suppliers. But this was not a takeover attempt, however, the Asos board was told.
The Asos board did not see it that way, however.
As stock markets closed on the evening of May 25, the company announced a £75m share placing with the option of a further £5m from retail investors. And as related parties, Holch Povlsen and Barker were in on the deal and fully signed up.'