Kinepolis Group: Merger between Kinepolis Group NV and Decatron NV

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The boards of directors of Kinepolis Group NV and Decatron NV, a 100 % owned subsidiary of Kinepolis Group NV, have decided to commence the procedure for an operation equivalent to a merger by acquisition between Kinepolis Group NV (acquiring company) and Decatron NV (company being acquired). The merger is part of the simplification of the group structure. 

The target date for approval of the merger proposal has been set for 7 May 2013.

The documents prescribed by the Companies Code will be made available free of charge from today on the company's website (www.kinepolis.com/corporate). They can also be consulted at the company's registered office.

One or more shareholders in Kinepolis Group NV who hold shares representing 5 % of the issued capital are entitled, in accordance with the Companies Code, to convene a general meeting of shareholders of Kinepolis Group NV, which will then have to decide on the merger proposal instead of the board of directors of Kinepolis Group NV. The procedure to be followed in this respect is explained in the merger proposal which will be available from today on the company's website. 

Kinepolis Group NV, Limited liability company with the capacity of a company that calls or has called upon public savings, Eeuwfeestlaan 20, 1020 Brussels, enterprise number VAT BE 0415.928.179 (RPR Brussels) 

 

About Kinepolis

Kinepolis Group NV was formed in 1997 as a result of the merger of two family-run cinema groups and was listed on the stock exchange in 1998. Kinepolis offers an innovative cinema concept which serves as a pioneering model within the industry. In addition to its cinema business, the Group is also active in film distribution, event organization, screen publicity and property management.

In Europe, Kinepolis Group NV has 63 cinemas spread across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Poland. Since the acquisition of Canadian movie theatre group Landmark Cinemas and American movie theatre group MJR Theatres, Kinepolis also operates 36 cinemas in Canada and 10 in the US.

In total, Kinepolis Group currently operates 108 cinemas worldwide, with a total of 1,137 screens and more than 200,000 seats. Kinepolis’ employees are all committed to giving millions of visitors an unforgettable movie experience. More information on www.kinepolis.com/corporate.

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