Statement re. Suspension
18 Fevereiro 2003 - 8:03AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:6317H
Timeload PLC
18 February 2003
18 February 2003
Timeload PLC ("Timeload" or the "Company")
Suspension of listing of shares pending announcement of full terms of
reverse takeover and return of capital
The Board of Timeload announces that it has entered into a Letter of Intent in
relation to the proposed acquisition of a premium provider of technology for
managed video networks ("Target"). Target focuses on the design and distribution
of transmission and control equipment for large, sophisticated systems. The
consideration will comprise new shares in Timeload only.
Due to the size of the acquisition in relation to Timeload, the proposed
acquisition will be a reverse takeover and, accordingly, under the Listing
Rules, the listing of the Company's ordinary shares has today been suspended,
pending publication of the full terms of the acquisition. It is expected that
the Company will apply to have its ordinary shares admitted to AIM.
The proposed acquisition is conditional on a number of matters including due
diligence, contract and the approval of shareholders in Timeload.
Proposals and Return of Capital
The proposals to be put to Timeload's shareholders are expected to include:
* the return of a proportion of the cash currently held by Timeload to its shareholders, prior to completion of
the acquisition; and
* the acquisition of Target in consideration for the issue of new Timeload shares, leaving Timeload shareholders
with an expected 45 per cent. of the enlarged share capital of the Company. Further Timeload shares may be
issued to the shareholders of Target dependent upon the achievement of certain profit targets for the years
ending 30 June 2003 and 2004.
Approvals
The proposals will be subject to the approval of existing Timeload shareholders
and, in respect of the return of part of the cash in Timeload, also to Court
approval.
Information on Timeload
Following the disposal of all of its trading assets last year, Timeload is a
shell company with no turnover generating activities. It continues to realise
debtors and to settle outstanding liabilities. As at 17 February 2003, Timeload
had free cash of approximately #5.4 million.
Further Information
If ongoing negotiations and due diligence are successfully completed, a circular
relating to the proposals, and containing information on Target, will be sent to
existing Timeload shareholders as soon as practicable.
Enquiries
Timeload plc Paul Dudley 01895 457 400
Suzanna Temple-Morris
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