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CORRECTING and REPLACING Permira Completes Tender Offer for Outstanding Shares of Squarespace

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Permira has successfully completed its cash tender offer for outstanding shares of Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP). The offer expired on October 11, 2024, with 46,971,451 shares validly tendered. Combined with shares from affiliates, this represents 97.5% of Squarespace's total voting power, including 77.7% from unaffiliated shareholders.

All validly tendered shares will be accepted for purchase on October 14, 2024. Permira will proceed with a second-step merger, converting remaining shares to cash at the tender offer price. The transaction is expected to complete on October 17, 2024, making Squarespace a private company.

Financial advisors include J.P. Morgan for Squarespace, Centerview Partners for the Special Committee, and Goldman Sachs & Co for Permira. Blackstone Credit & Insurance, Blue Owl Capital, and Ares Capital Corp are acting as Joint Lead Arrangers on the debt financing.

Permira ha completato con successo la sua offerta in contante per azioni outstanding di Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP). L'offerta è scaduta il 11 ottobre 2024, con 46.971.451 azioni valide presentate. Combinando queste azioni con quelle di affiliati, ciò rappresenta il 97,5% del potere di voto totale di Squarespace, inclusi il 77,7% da azionisti non affiliati.

Tutte le azioni validamente presentate saranno accettate per l'acquisto il 14 ottobre 2024. Permira procederà con una fusione di secondo passo, convertendo le azioni rimanenti in contanti al prezzo dell'offerta. La transazione dovrebbe concludersi il 17 ottobre 2024, rendendo Squarespace una compagnia privata.

Tra i consulenti finanziari ci sono J.P. Morgan per Squarespace, Centerview Partners per il Comitato Speciale e Goldman Sachs & Co per Permira. Blackstone Credit & Insurance, Blue Owl Capital e Ares Capital Corp stanno agendo come Joint Lead Arrangers per il finanziamento del debito.

Permira ha completado con éxito su oferta en efectivo por las acciones en circulación de Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP). La oferta expiró el 11 de octubre de 2024, con 46,971,451 acciones válidamente ofertadas. Combinadas con las acciones de afiliados, esto representa el 97.5% del poder de voto total de Squarespace, incluyendo el 77.7% de accionistas no afiliados.

Todas las acciones válidamente ofertadas serán aceptadas para compra el 14 de octubre de 2024. Permira procederá con una fusión de segundo paso, convirtiendo las acciones restantes en efectivo al precio de la oferta. Se espera que la transacción se complete el 17 de octubre de 2024, convirtiendo a Squarespace en una empresa privada.

Los asesores financieros incluyen a J.P. Morgan para Squarespace, Centerview Partners para el Comité Especial y Goldman Sachs & Co para Permira. Blackstone Credit & Insurance, Blue Owl Capital y Ares Capital Corp actúan como Joint Lead Arrangers en el financiamiento de la deuda.

PermiraSquarespace (NYSE: SQSP)의 유통 주식에 대한 현금 입찰 제안을 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 제안은 2024년 10월 11일에 만료되었으며, 46,971,451 주가 유효하게 제출되었습니다. 이러한 주식이 관계사로부터의 주식과 결합되면, 이는 Squarespace의 총 투표권의 97.5%를 나타내며, 이 중 77.7%는 비관계주주로부터 온 것입니다.

모든 유효하게 제출된 주식은 2024년 10월 14일에 구매를 위해 수락됩니다. Permira는 남은 주식을 입찰 가격에 현금으로 전환하는 두 번째 단계 합병을 진행할 것입니다. 거래는 2024년 10월 17일에 완료될 것으로 예상되며, Squarespace는 사기업이 됩니다.

재무 고문으로는 J.P. Morgan이 Squarespace를 위한 것이고, Centerview Partners가 특별 위원회, Goldman Sachs & Co가 Permira를 위한 것입니다. Blackstone Credit & Insurance, Blue Owl Capital, Ares Capital Corp는 부채 자금을 위한 공동 리드 주관사로 활동하고 있습니다.

Permira a réussi à finaliser son offre d'achat en espèces pour les actions en circulation de Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP). L'offre a expiré le 11 octobre 2024, avec 46 971 451 actions valablement proposées. Combinées aux actions des affiliés, cela représente 97,5% du pouvoir de vote total de Squarespace, y compris 77,7% provenant d'actionnaires non affiliés.

Toutes les actions valablement offertes seront acceptées pour achat le 14 octobre 2024. Permira procédera à une fusion de deuxième étape, convertissant les actions restantes en espèces au prix de l'offre. La transaction devrait se compléter le 17 octobre 2024, faisant de Squarespace une entreprise privée.

Les conseillers financiers comprennent J.P. Morgan pour Squarespace, Centerview Partners pour le Comité spécial, et Goldman Sachs & Co pour Permira. Blackstone Credit & Insurance, Blue Owl Capital et Ares Capital Corp agissent en tant que co-organisateurs principaux pour le financement de la dette.

Permira hat erfolgreich sein Barübernahmeangebot für ausstehende Aktien von Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) abgeschlossen. Das Angebot lief am 11. Oktober 2024 ab, wobei 46.971.451 Aktien gültig angeboten wurden. Kombiniert mit Aktien von verbundenen Unternehmen repräsentiert dies 97,5% der gesamten Stimmrechte von Squarespace, einschließlich 77,7% von nicht verbundenen Aktionären.

Alle gültig angebotenen Aktien werden am 14. Oktober 2024 zum Kauf akzeptiert. Permira wird mit einer zweiten Verschmelzung fortfahren, wobei die verbleibenden Aktien zum Preis des Übernahmeangebots in Bargeld umgewandelt werden. Die Transaktion wird voraussichtlich am 17. Oktober 2024 abgeschlossen, wodurch Squarespace zu einem privaten Unternehmen wird.

Die Finanzberater sind J.P. Morgan für Squarespace, Centerview Partners für den besonderen Ausschuss und Goldman Sachs & Co für Permira. Blackstone Credit & Insurance, Blue Owl Capital und Ares Capital Corp sind als Joint Lead Arrangers für die Fremdfinanzierung tätig.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Second paragraph, fourth sentence should read: All shares that were validly tendered will be accepted for purchase on October 14, 2024 (Instead of All shares that were validly tendered will be accepted for purchase on October 15, 2024)

The updated release reads:

PERMIRA COMPLETES TENDER OFFER FOR OUTSTANDING SHARES OF SQUARESPACE

Permira, the global investment firm, today announced the success of its funds’ cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Squarespace, Inc. (NYSE: SQSP). The tender offer expired one minute after 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 11, 2024.

As of expiration, 46,971,451 shares had been validly tendered and not withdrawn from the tender offer. The tendered shares together with the shares rolled over, or sold directly, by affiliates of Anthony Casalena, General Atlantic and Accel represent approximately 97.5 percent of the aggregate voting power of Squarespace’s total outstanding shares, 84.4 percent of the aggregate voting power of Squarespace’s total outstanding Class A shares, and 100 percent of the aggregate voting power of Squarespace’s total outstanding Class B shares. The tendered shares included approximately 77.7 percent of the aggregate voting power of Squarespace’s total outstanding shares held by Squarespace’s unaffiliated shareholders. All shares that were validly tendered will be accepted for purchase on October 14, 2024. Payment for those shares will be made in accordance with the terms of the tender offer.

The Permira funds will proceed to complete a second-step merger in which any remaining shares of Squarespace common stock will be converted into the right to receive an amount in cash equal to the per share price paid in the tender offer, without interest and less any required withholding taxes. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected to happen on October 17, 2024, Squarespace will become a privately held company.

Advisors

J.P. Morgan is acting as financial advisor to Squarespace, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal counsel to Squarespace.

Centerview Partners LLC is acting as financial advisor, and Richards, Layton & Finger is acting as legal counsel, to the Special Committee of the Squarespace Board of Directors.

Goldman Sachs & Co LLC is acting as financial advisor to Permira, Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal counsel to Permira, and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is acting as special tax counsel to Permira. Blackstone Credit & Insurance ("BXCI"), Blue Owl Capital, and Ares Capital Corp are acting as Joint Lead Arrangers on the debt financing.

About Permira

Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €80bn.

The Permira funds have an extensive track record investing in internet, software and SMB-enablement solutions, having partnered with 50+ companies across SaaS, cybersecurity, digital commerce, fintech and online marketplaces. The Permira funds have previously supported and helped scale some of the largest and fastest-growing technology businesses globally, including LegalZoom, Klarna, Zendesk, Magento, Carta, Adevinta, The Knot Worldwide, Boats Group, Housecall Pro, and others.

The Permira private equity funds make both long-term majority (Buyout) and minority (Growth Equity) investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare and Services. Permira employs over 500 people in 16 offices across Europe, the United States and Asia. For more information, visit www.permira.com.

About Squarespace

Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. For more information, visit www.squarespace.com.

For Permira:

Nina Gilbert

Nina.Gilbert@permira.com

James Williams

james.williams@permira.com

OR

FGS Global

Permira-NA@FGSGlobal.com

For Squarespace:

Investors

investors@squarespace.com

Media

press@squarespace.com

Source: Permira

FAQ

When did Permira's tender offer for Squarespace (SQSP) shares expire?

Permira's tender offer for Squarespace (SQSP) shares expired one minute after 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 11, 2024.

How many Squarespace (SQSP) shares were validly tendered in the offer?

46,971,451 Squarespace (SQSP) shares were validly tendered and not withdrawn from the tender offer.

What percentage of Squarespace's (SQSP) voting power did the tendered shares represent?

The tendered shares, along with rolled over or directly sold shares, represented approximately 97.5% of the aggregate voting power of Squarespace's (SQSP) total outstanding shares.

When will Squarespace (SQSP) become a private company following Permira's acquisition?

Squarespace (SQSP) is expected to become a privately held company on October 17, 2024, upon completion of the transaction.

Who are the financial advisors for the Squarespace (SQSP) acquisition by Permira?

J.P. Morgan is acting as financial advisor to Squarespace (SQSP), Centerview Partners for the Special Committee, and Goldman Sachs & Co for Permira.

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