Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Announces Lapse of Offer to Acquire Codemasters Group Holdings PLC
Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) has officially lapsed its offer to acquire Codemasters Group Holdings due to the withdrawal of Codemasters' recommendation and the failure to hold shareholders' meetings by the deadline of January 12, 2021. The Co-operation Agreement has thus terminated. Despite this setback, Take-Two emphasizes its commitment to pursuing both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, capitalizing on a strong balance sheet to drive long-term growth and shareholder value.
- Take-Two maintains a strong balance sheet, positioning itself for future growth.
- The company remains focused on selectively pursuing new business opportunities.
- Failed acquisition of Codemasters could impact market perception and competitive positioning.
- The lapse of the offer indicates challenges in executing growth strategies.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) today announced that following the December 14, 2020 announcement by the Board of Codemasters that it had withdrawn its recommendation of the Company's offer to acquire Codemasters Group Holdings PLC, Take-Two has, with the consent of the Panel, lapsed its offer. As noted in the Scheme Document (the "Scheme Document") dated November 30, 2020, Take-Two was entitled to lapse the offer if the Court Meeting and General Meeting were not held on or before the 22nd day after the expected date of such Meetings set out in the Scheme Document. The expected date of such Codemasters' Shareholder Meetings set out in the Scheme Document was December 21, 2020, and the 22nd day after such date was January 12, 2021. Codemasters' Shareholder Meetings were not held on or before January 12, 2021 and Take-Two has not extended this date. As a result, the Co-operation Agreement has automatically terminated in accordance with its terms.
Take-Two remains a highly disciplined organization and, with its strong balance sheet, will continue to pursue selectively organic and inorganic opportunities that are designed to enhance the Company's long-term growth and deliver results to its shareholders.
Capitalized terms used and not defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Scheme Document.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Social Point. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
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