DGAP-Adhoc: Scout24 AG confirms press articles about sale of AutoScout24

DGAP-Ad-hoc: Scout24 AG / Key word(s): Mergers & Acquisitions
Scout24 AG confirms press articles about sale of AutoScout24

16-Dec-2019 / 14:16 CET/CEST
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Scout24 AG confirms press articles that it is in advanced negotiations with a number of bidders, including the financial investor Hellman & Friedman, with regard to a sale of AutoScout24 which could be concluded within a short period of time. The purchase price offered by the bidder Hellman & Friedman significantly exceeds the amount of EUR 2.5bn stated in today's press coverage.

Neither the management board nor the supervisory board of Scout24 AG have granted the necessary approval to conclude such transaction.

Notifying person:

Ursula Querette

Head of Investor Relations

Tel.: +49 89 44456 3278

E-Mail: ir@scout24.com

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Language: English Company: Scout24 AG Bothestr. 11-15 81675 Munich Germany Phone: +49 89 44456 - 0 Fax: +49 89 44456 - 3000 E-mail: ir@scout24.com Internet: www.scout24.com ISIN: DE000A12DM80 WKN: A12DM8 Indices: MDAX Listed: Regulated Market in Berlin, Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; London EQS News ID: 937233
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