Regulatory News:
CASINO (Paris:CO):
Big C Supercenter, a Casino Group affiliate, announced today the success of its private placement of 23.6 million shares (2.9% of its enlarged share capital), representing an amount of THB 4.2 Bn (€103 m).
The transaction was more than four times oversubscribed reflecting investors' robust confidence in Big C and its attractive growth prospects.
This capital raising will allow Big C to implement its expansion plan and reduce its leverage as part of Big C's strategic plan announced at the end of 2011, aiming at strengthening its co-leadership position in the Thai retail sector and becoming a major player in the region.
This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, issue, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, nor any solicitation of any offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, issue, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States unless they are registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act is available.
Contacts:
CASINO
Analysts and Investors
Régine GAGGIOLI
+33 1 53 65
64 17
rgaggioli@groupe-casino.fr
or
IR_Casino@groupe-casino.fr
+
33 1 53 65 64 18
