Nasty Gal Acquisition Update

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boohoo.com plc

06 February 2017

 

For immediate release

6 February 2017

Nasty Gal Acquisition Update

boohoo.com plc

boohoo.com plc ("boohoo" or "the Group") announced on 28 December 2016 that it had entered into an asset purchase agreement ("the transaction") to acquire certain intellectual property assets and customer databases from retailer Nasty Gal Inc. ("Nasty Gal") for US$20 million.

As previously announced, the transaction has been governed by a US Bankruptcy Court approved bidding process. Pursuant to this process, boohoo has been notified by Nasty Gal's counsel that no acceptable, qualifying bids have been received for the intellectual property assets and customer databases and, therefore no auction will take place.

Subject to final approval by the US Bankruptcy Court expected on or after 8 February 2017, boohoo expects to acquire the intellectual property assets and customer databases from Nasty Gal for US$20 million. The Group will provide a further update on the transaction on or after this date. If approved, the transaction is expected to complete on 28 February 2017.

The transaction will be financed through a combination of boohoo's existing cash resources and a new bank debt facility of up to US$20 million.

Enquiries

boohoo.com plc Neil Catto, Chief Financial Officer Clara Melia, Investor Relations	Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Zeus Capital - Nominated adviser and joint broker Nick Cowles/Andrew Jones (Corporate Finance) John Goold/Benjamin Robertson (Corporate Broking)	Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Jefferies Hoare Govett - Joint Broker Nick Adams/Max Jones	Tel: [phone]
Buchanan - Financial PR adviser Richard Oldworth/Madeleine Seacombe/Jane Glover	Tel: [phone] [e-mail]

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About Nasty Gal

Nasty Gal was founded in 2006 and is based in Los Angeles. Nasty Gal today is recognised as a pioneer in both the curation and design of women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. The Company has a global presence in 180 countries and a social media following of over 3.5 million. For more information, visit the website at www.nastygal.com.

This announcement has been determined to contain inside information. 

 

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