Overview
- The AFM-approved Offer Memorandum was published on Jan. 15, with the offer period running from Jan. 16 to Mar. 27, 2026.
- JDE Peet’s board unanimously recommends the bid, and Acorn Holdings and board members have irrevocably agreed to tender roughly 69% of shares.
- The offer requires 95% acceptance, or 80% if shareholders at a March 2 extraordinary meeting approve post-closing restructuring measures.
- JDE Peet’s will pay a previously declared €0.36 dividend on Jan. 23 that will not reduce the offer price.
- All required competition clearances and works-council steps are complete, with closing expected in early Q2 2026 and potential buy-out, merger or demerger routes to secure full control.