Matthew Moulding will take THG Private!12 Jan 2023 17:19
https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/995657/thg-shares-jump-with-mbo-speculation-growing-as-qatar-buys-softbank-s-stake-995657.html
"Right environment, with the right share register" Most important to MM! Take it private, kick out the ones he doesnt want, and off the market so away from the public eye, objective achieved.
My money has always been on MM taking this private. He has said it over and over again, he hates being listed, and regrets it. (IMHO Business wasnt mature enough to be listed, i.e. should never have listed as a group, should have been listed seperately to begin with, he soon realised this, but it's done, separation complete, given everyone this opoortunity at the very bottom!)
Use QIA to take it private, atleast 60% friends rollover, for QIA it's chump change.
Not a chance he will leave himself open to a hostile takeover once Golden Share expires in Sept. Next few months are crucial, i.e. any corporate activity wont be left until the last minute!
They have now kept totally silent on strategic options for a year, no FTSE listing, chairman silenced, when the time is right, they will pull the trigger.
Lets wait and see, I am backing MM, Sofina, QIA, Sir Tom Hunter, Sir Terry Leahy, Lord Charles etc
IMHO, DYOR