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9 December 2014
Allocate Software Plc ("Allocate" or "Company")
Update: Cancellation of listing
Further to the announcement released on 1 December 2014 regarding the cancellation of trading in Allocate's Ordinary Shares on AIM, the Company can confirm that the last day of dealings has been changed from 30 December 2014 to 12 January 2015 at the request of the bidder, Acorn Bidco Limited ("Bidco").
As announced on 1 December 2014, Bidco has despatched the formal compulsory acquisitions notices under Sections 979 and 980 of the Companies Act 2006. The transfer of Allocates shares in accordance with these notices will take place on 12 January 2015, being six weeks from the date of the notices.
The offer by Bidco for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Allocate remains open for acceptance and shareholders are encouraged to follow the steps advised to accept the offer as set out in the announcement by Bidco on 1 December 2014.
Enquiries: | |
Allocate Software Plc | Tel: +44 20 7355 5555 |
Ian Bowles (Chief Executive Officer) | |
Numis Securities Limited (broker, joint financial adviser and Nominated Adviser to Allocate) | Tel: +44 20 7260 1000 |
Simon Willis / Richard Thomas (Corporate Finance) James Black (Corporate Broking) | |
FTI Consulting (media enquiries in respect of Allocate) | Tel: +44 20 3727 1000 |
Matt Dixon / Chris Lane |
About Allocate Software Plc:
Allocate is the leading workforce and corporate governance software solutions provider for world-wide organisations with large, multi-skilled workforces. With a blue chip client base spanning the public and private sector, its key vertical markets include Healthcare and Defence.
The experience and in-depth knowledge gained in the UK and internationally has enabled Allocate to invest in developing innovative solutions that are relevant to the constantly evolving market needs of its customers. At the core of the business is Allocate's workforce optimisation software, which streamlines the whole workforce management of multi-disciplinary groups, across diverse locations.
Headquartered in London, Allocate provides services and support to its increasing international customer base through regional offices in the UK, Sweden, USA, Australia and Malaysia.
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