Q-PARK N.V. SHAREHOLDERS RECEIVE OFFER FROM KKR INFRASTRUCTURE

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Algemeen advies 25/05/2017 07:41
New shareholder to support strategy and enable growth acceleration

Maastricht, the NETHERLANDS, May 24th 2017 – Q-Park N.V. (“Q-Park”), a leading European parking services provider, today announces that the shareholder committee of Q-Park, representing the shareholders of Q-Park, has entered into an exclusivity agreement with KKR’s infrastructure investment platform (“KKR Infrastructure”), which has made an irrevocable and unconditional offer for the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding share capital of Q-Park. KKR Infrastructure has submitted this offer to all Q-Park shareholders for their acceptance. The Supervisory Board and Management Board of Q-Park unanimously support the transaction. Q-Park is currently owned by a group of shareholders consisting mainly of institutional investors, including pension funds and insurance companies. This offer follows a structured sale process which was initiated last year by the existing shareholders of Q-Park in order to further diversify their investments. The transaction represents an enterprise value of c. €2,950 million, or a multiple of EBITDA 2016 of over 15x.

Key Highlights

I KKR is a leading, global investment firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes, including infrastructure. As of March 31st 2017, KKR has $138 billion of assets under management. The transaction is being made through KKR´s infrastructure funds.

I KKR Infrastructure fully supports Q-Park’s long-term strategy and the ambition to play a leading role in the anticipated consolidation of a fragmented parking industry.

I With its deep infrastructure, mobility and real estate sector experience as well as a strong track record of long-term and sustainable investments in regulated industries, KKR Infrastructure can offer Q-Park additional strategic, financial and technical support capabilities as well as enhanced access to funding for capturing future growth opportunities.

I The offer is subject to acceptance by existing Q-Park shareholders and to customary regulatory approvals.

Frank De Moor, CEO of Q-Park, said: “Today’s announcement marks an important step for Q-Park. With KKR Infrastructure as a new and strong shareholder we have the best partner to accelerate the roll out of our existing strategic growth plans, explore suitable acquisitions and leverage our scale. We continuously strive to be a frontrunner in the industry by applying smart technology, combining best value with a seamless customer experience. This will also better position us for teaming up with public and private partners, launching new business propositions and provide mobility solutions for the challenges cities are increasingly facing.”

Jesus Olmos, Global Co-Head of KKR Infrastructure, said: “Q-Park offers us an investment opportunity that matches our long-term view on the characteristics of the parking industry and off-street parking in particular. Q-Park is a high quality company with a strong management team, a highly knowledgeable employee base and a well-diversified asset portfolio. KKR Infrastructure has full confidence in Q-Park’s management team and we look forward to supporting the current growth strategy by further strengthening Q-Park’s market leading position and further enhancing its reputation as a best-in-class parking operator.”






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