The entity in question was a member of the voting pool which consisted of certain shareholders of the company. The parties to the voting pool had committed to certain arrangements with respect to their voting rights in the company, including an agreement to jointly exercise substantial control (gezamenlijke overwegende zeggenschap) over the company. The company has been informed that the voting pool arrangements (including the joint exercise of substantial control) have automatically and immediately terminated as a result of the combined voting interest falling below 30%, which happened as a result of the Share Sale.
Shareholders and other investors in Steinhoff are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the securities of the Group.
