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Progress Software Corp. No Intention to Make an Offer for MariaDB plc

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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BURLINGTON, Mass., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress Software Corp. (”Progress”) (Nasdaq: PRGS) confirms today that it does not intend to make an offer for MariaDB plc. Accordingly, Progress will be bound by the restrictions set out in Rule 2.8 of the Irish Takeover Rules. Progress reserves the right within the next 6 months to set aside this statement where so permitted under Rule 2.8 (including Rule 2.8(c)(ii)).

Key Points: 
  • THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT UNDER RULE 2.8 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2022 (THE "TAKEOVER RULES").
  • BURLINGTON, Mass., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress Software Corp. (”Progress”) (Nasdaq: PRGS) confirms today that it does not intend to make an offer for MariaDB plc.
  • Accordingly, Progress will be bound by the restrictions set out in Rule 2.8 of the Irish Takeover Rules.
  • This announcement is intended to be treated as a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Irish Takeover Rules applies.

Progress Software Corp. Announcement under the Irish Takeover Rules

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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BURLINGTON, Mass., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As was announced on 26 March, 2024, Progress Software Corp. (“Progress”) has expressed interest in acquiring MariaDB plc (“MariaDB”), via an announcement under Rule 2.4 of the Takeover Rules. Why do we believe this acquisition makes sense for Progress, for MariaDB customers and developers and for existing Progress customers and shareholders?

Key Points: 
  • THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT UNDER THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2022 (THE "TAKEOVER RULES").
  • IT IS NOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A FIRM INTENTION TO MAKE AN OFFER UNDER RULE 2.7 OF THE TAKEOVER RULES.
  • BURLINGTON, Mass., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As was announced on 26 March, 2024, Progress Software Corp. (“Progress”) has expressed interest in acquiring MariaDB plc (“MariaDB”), via an announcement under Rule 2.4 of the Takeover Rules.
  • Why do we believe this acquisition makes sense for Progress, for MariaDB customers and developers and for existing Progress customers and shareholders?

Progress Software Corp. Statement regarding Possible Offer for MariaDB plc

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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BURLINGTON, Mass., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress Software Corp. (”Progress”) (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of infrastructure software, confirms that it is considering a possible offer for all the issued and to be issued share capital of MariaDB plc (“MariaDB”) at a value of $0.60 per share (the “Possible Offer”).

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGTON, Mass., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress Software Corp. (”Progress”) (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of infrastructure software, confirms that it is considering a possible offer for all the issued and to be issued share capital of MariaDB plc (“MariaDB”) at a value of $0.60 per share (the “Possible Offer”).
  • Progress believes that if it were to make a Firm Offer for MariaDB, this would be in the best interest of all stakeholders.
  • Progress has undertaken due diligence in order to evaluate a possible offer for all the issued and to be issued share capital of MariaDB.
  • Progress is ready to engage with MariaDB’s Board to complete its due diligence and progress its Possible Offer expeditiously, which it believes is in the best interests of all stakeholders.

K1 Investment Management, LLC (“K1”) Statement regarding Possible Offer for MariaDB plc (“MariaDB”)

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K1 confirms that it made, on 15 February 2024, a non-binding proposal to the board of directors of MariaDB (the “Board”) to acquire, together with K1’s investment affiliates, all of the issued, and to be issued, share capital of MariaDB at a value of $0.55 per share (the “Possible Offer”). The terms of the Possible Offer represent:-

Key Points: 
  • THERE CAN BE NO CERTAINTY THAT ANY OFFER WILL BE MADE, NOR AS TO THE TERMS ON WHICH ANY SUCH OFFER WILL BE MADE.
  • K1 has a high regard for the MariaDB business and looks forward to engaging with MariaDB in connection with the Possible Offer.
  • However, K1 reserves the right to implement the proposal, instead, by way of contractual offer.
  • There can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which any such offer might be made.

Form 8 (OPD) - Irish Residential Properties REIT plc

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
ACT, IRISH, Auction

For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.

Key Points: 
  • For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
  • (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
    (d) Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree?
  • (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
  • If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    If there are interests and positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

Commencement of Strategic Review

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The Company today announces that the Board of Directors of I-RES (the “Board”) has decided to commence a strategic review to consider and evaluate all strategic options that may be available to maximise and unlock value for shareholders in the Company (the “Strategic Review”).

Key Points: 
  • The Company today announces that the Board of Directors of I-RES (the “Board”) has decided to commence a strategic review to consider and evaluate all strategic options that may be available to maximise and unlock value for shareholders in the Company (the “Strategic Review”).
  • This Strategic Review will commence as soon as practicable in Q1 2024, following the release of the Company’s 2023 Full Year Financial Results.
  • The Special Committee will retain specialist international financial and real estate advice to assist with the Strategic Review.
  • There is no certainty that any change will result from the Strategic Review or that any sale, strategic investment or other transaction will be concluded, nor as to the terms on which any offer, strategic investment or other transaction may be made.

Runa Capital II (GP) (“Runa”) No intention to make an offer for MariaDB plc (“MariaDB”) and potential bridge loan of up to US$26.5 million

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Dublin, Ireland, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Runa confirmed today that it does not intend to make an offer for MariaDB. Accordingly, Runa will be bound by the restrictions set out in Rule 2.8 of the Irish Takeover Rules. Runa reserves the right within the next 6 months to set aside this announcement where so permitted under Rule 2.8 (including 2.8(c)(ii)).

Key Points: 
  • Accordingly, Runa will be bound by the restrictions set out in Rule 2.8 of the Irish Takeover Rules.
  • Runa reserves the right within the next 6 months to set aside this announcement where so permitted under Rule 2.8 (including 2.8(c)(ii)).
  • Runa also announces that an associate of Runa intends to enter into an agreement with MariaDB regarding the provision of a three month bridge loan of up to US$26.5 million.
  • The content of this website is not incorporated into and does not form part of this announcement.

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Horizon Therapeutics plc

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
ACT, Disclosure, IRISH, Life insurance

OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER

Key Points: 
  • OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
    Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a)
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.
  • For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
  • If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)
    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
  • If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Horizon Therapeutics plc

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
ACT, Disclosure, IRISH, Life insurance

OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER

Key Points: 
  • OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
    Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a)
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.
  • For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
  • If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)
    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
  • If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Horizon Therapeutics plc

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
ACT, Disclosure, IRISH, Life insurance

OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER

Key Points: 
  • OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
    Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a)
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.
  • For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
  • If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)
    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
  • If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.