Kuoni Reisen Holding AG
Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd.: Acquisition of Gullivers Travel Associates (GTA) completed
Kuoni Reisen Holding AG / Key word(s): Mergers & Acquisitions 06.05.2011 07:00 Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 72 KR --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA) As of 5 May 2011, Kuoni has completed the take over of Gullivers Travel Associates (GTA) as planned. With the acquisition of GTA, which is being integrated into the Division Destinations of the Kuoni Group, Kuoni will become one of the leading global providers of online destination management services. Kuoni announced its intention to acquire Gullivers Travel Associates (GTA) on 7 March 2011. After obtaining the consent of the lenders of Travelport, the previous owner, as well as the approval of the shareholders of Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd. for the capital increase, the acquisition was completed according to plan on 5 May 2011, with economic effect from close of business on 30 April 2011. The new CEO of GTA is Rolf Schafroth, a member of the Kuoni Group Executive Board and responsible for Division Destinations. As before, he will also continue to serve as CEO of the Kuoni Destination Management unit. GTA is one of the world's leading service providers in the fast-growing online travel services market and operates in 26 cities. GTA's core activities focus on the areas of hotel reservations, coach services, transfers, city sightseeing tours and destination services for group and independent travellers, and the company employs some 2,400 members of staff. GTA represents an excellent enhancement to Kuoni's traditional tour operations business and fits in well with the Kuoni Destination Management (KDM) activities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News: Disclaimer This document does neither constitute an offer to buy or to subscribe for securities of Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd. nor a prospectus within the meaning of applicable Swiss law. Investors should make their decision to buy or to subscribe to securities solely based on the official offering memorandum which has been published 2 May 2011 by Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd. And is available free of charge from Credit Suisse AG, Zurich, Switzerland (Facsimile +41 44 333 35 93, E-mail: equity.prospectus@credit-suisse.com). Investors are furthermore advised to consult their bank or financial adviser before making any investment decision. 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This document is only being distributed to and is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) to investment professionals falling within article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the Order) or (iii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as 'relevant persons'). The securities are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents. 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The Swiss news archive can be found at www.equitystory.ch/news --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Kuoni Reisen Holding AG Neue Hard 7 8010 Zürich Schweiz Phone: +41 44 277 4529 Fax: +41 44 277 4031 E-mail: laurence.bienz@kuoni.com Internet: www.kuoni-group.com ISIN: CH0003504856 Swiss Security Number: 894861 Listed: Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart; Open Market in Frankfurt; SIX End of Announcement EquityStory News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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