Alpha Financial Markets Consulting Ltd. announced Thursday that Bridgepoint Advisers, through a controlled company, is considering a £578 million ($734 million) takeover bid. Alpha FMC indicated it would recommend this offer to shareholders if a formal bid is made.
Proposed Acquisition Details
Actium Bidco UK Ltd., an indirect subsidiary of funds managed by Bridgepoint, has proposed 505 pence in cash for each Alpha FMC share. This offer represents a 51% premium over the company’s closing price of 335 pence on April 30, the day before the takeover interest was revealed.
Bridgepoint to Acquire Alpha FMC : Legal Advisors
Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP is acting as legal adviser to Bridgepoint and the bidco, while Addleshaw Goddard LLP is representing Alpha FMC in the transaction.
Bridgepoint’s Vision
Charles Welham, partner and head of business and financial services at Bridgepoint, emphasized that the proposed acquisition reflects the high quality and value of Alpha FMC. “Bridgepoint has strong experience of backing specialist consultants and we are excited to partner with the company and combine our breadth of knowledge of these financial services end markets and the technology ecosystems underpinning them with the bench of specialist capabilities that Alpha FMC has built over many years,” Welham said.
