End of formal sale process

RNS Number : 0500F

Redcentric PLC

12 November 2020

 

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12 November 2020

Redcentric PLC

("Redcentric" or the "Company")

End of formal sale process

On 2 September 2020 the board of directors of Redcentric (the "Board") announced that, having successfully completed the integration of historical acquisitions and implemented efficiency initiatives across the business, the Company was in an excellent position to actively start to explore the many opportunities open to it to deliver further shareholder value.

In light of this confidence in the position of the Company, the Board believed that it was the correct time to ensure that it had explored all options open to it to deliver shareholder value, including continued organic growth and/or evaluating potential acquisitions or the potential sale of the Company.

Accordingly, and following media speculation at the time, Redcentric announced the commencement of a formal sale process as part of a broader strategic review.

Following that announcement, the Board has held constructive discussions with a significant number of interested parties. However, these discussions did not materialise into any fully funded offers. Redcentric therefore today announces that the Board has decided to terminate the formal sale process with immediate effect.

The Company is also today announcing its half year results to 30 September 2020, which show a 7% increase in revenue to £46.2m and a 19% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to £12.3m. Since 31 March 2020, net debt has reduced by £17.5m to £17.0m, reflecting continuing strong adjusted operating cash flow conversion of 105%. Full details are contained in the Company's announcement of its half year results.

The Board is focused on building on the existing strong momentum within the business and, as noted in its announcement on 2 September 2020, will continue to evaluate potential options in relation to organic growth and/or potential acquisitions that might be made by the Company in order to achieve maximum value for shareholders in the medium term.

As the Company has ceased to be in an Offer Period, the disclosure requirements pursuant to Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are no longer applicable as from the time this announcement is released.

Enquiries:

Redcentric
Peter Brotherton, Chief Executive Officer	[phone]
David Senior, Chief Financial Officer
Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited (Sole Financial Adviser)
Patrick Seely / Hamish Shah Nick Adams / Alex Price	[phone]
finnCap Limited (Nomad and Broker)	[phone]

Marc Milmo / Simon Hicks / Charlie Beeson (Corporate Finance)

Andrew Burdis / Sunila de Silva (ECM)

 

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