Gresham House
Specialist asset management
We are a specialist, alternative asset manager with a range of strategies, assets and opportunities that can be tailored to preserve and grow institutional investors' assets. This is done sustainably and with a view to the long term.
We are a specialist, alternative asset manager with a range of strategies, assets and opportunities that can be tailored to preserve and grow institutional investors' assets. This is done sustainably and with a view to the long term.
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Useful information and documents
1. Rule 2.7 Announcement
1.1 Rule 2.7 announcement dated 17 July 2023
2. Non-Director Shareholder Irrevocable Undertakings and Letters of Intent
2.1 Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Saffie Investments Ltd dated 17 July 2023
2.2 Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – ABRDN dated 17 July 2023
2.3 Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – RCD and VCD dated 17 July 2023
2.4 Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Royal Borough of Winsor and Maidenhead dated 17 July 2023
2.5 Shareholder letter of intent – Amati Global Investors Limited dated 17 July 2023
3. Director Shareholder Irrevocable Undertakings
3.1 Director Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Anthony Townsend dated 17 July 2023
3.2 Director Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Tony Dalwood dated 17 July 2023
3.3 Director Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Kevin Acton dated 17 July 2023
3.4 Director Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Rachel Beagles dated 17 July 2023
3.5 Director Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Gareth Davis dated 17 July 2023
3.6 Director Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Sarah Ing dated 17 July 2023
3.7 Director Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Simon Stilwell dated 17 July 2023
4. Management Shareholder Irrevocable Undertakings
4.1 Management Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Rupert Robinson dated 17 July 2023
4.2 Management Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Ben Guest dated 17 July 2023
4.3 Management Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Samee Khan dated 17 July 2023
4.4 Management Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Andrew Hampshire dated 17 July 2023
4.5 Management Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Bruce Carnegie-Brown dated 17 July 2023
4.6 Management Shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Colin Lees-Millais dated 17 July 2023
5. Rule 2.7 Announcement Consent Letters
5.1 Consent letter – Evercore Partners International LLP dated 17 July 2023
5.2 Consent letter – Blackdown Partners Limited dated 17 July 2023
5.3 Consent letter – Canaccord Genuity Limited dated 17 July 2023
5.4 Consent letter – Jefferies International Limited dated 17 July 2023
5.5 Consent letter – Dean Street Advisers Limited dated 17 July 2023
5.6 Consent letter – N.M. Rothschild & Sons Limited dated 17 July 2023
6. Bidco Financing Documents
6.1 Commitment Letter – APC Holdings I L.P dated 17 July 2023
6.2 Interim Facilities Letter – APC Holdings I L.P dated 17 July 2023
6.3 Security Interest Agreement – Ares Management Limited dated 17 July 2023
6.4 Fee Letter – APC Holdings I L.P dated 17 July 2023
6.5 Interim Agency Fee Letter – Ares Management Limited dated 17 July 2023
6.6 Interim CP Status Letter – Ares Management Limited dated 17 July 2023
7. Ancillary Documents
7.1 Confidentiality agreement dated 3 May 2023
7.2 Joint defence agreement dated 22 June 2023
7.3 Co-operation agreement dated 17 July 2023
7.4 Rule 2.11 communication – Shareholders (hard copy) dated 17 July 2023
7.6 Rule 2.11 communication – Employees dated 17 July 2023
8. Scheme Document
8. Scheme Document – dated 4 August 2023
9. Announcement of Publication of Scheme Document
9. Announcement of Publication of Scheme Document – dated 4 August 2023
10. Consent Letters
10.1 Consent Letter Evercore – Scheme Document – dated 4 August 2023
10.2 Consent Letter Evercore Partners International LLP – Rule 15 Letters – dated 4 August 2023
10.3 Consent Letter Blackdown Partners Limited – Scheme Document – dated 4 August 2023
10.4 Consent Letter Blackdown Partners Limited – Rule 15 Letters – dated 4 August 2023
10.5 Consent Letter Jefferies International Limited – Scheme Document – dated 4 August 2023
10.6 Consent Letter Canaccord Genuity Limited – Scheme Document – dated 4 August 2023
10.7 Consent Letter Dean Street Advisors Limited – Scheme Document – dated 4 August 2023
10.8 Consent Letter N.M. Rothschilds & Sons Limited – Scheme Document – dated 4 August 2023
11. General Meeting Proxy
11. General Meeting Proxy – dated 4 August 2023
12. Court Meeting Proxy
12. Court Meeting Proxy – dated 4 August 2023
13. Rule 15 Proposal Letters
13.1 Rule 15 Proposal Letter – BSM – dated 4 August 2023
13.2 Rule 15 Proposal Letter – Sharesave Plan – dated 4 August 2023
13.3 Rule 15 Proposal Letter – PSP (other than as set out below) and 2020 LTIP – dated 4 August 2023
13.4 Rule 15 Proposal Letter – SE Team Awards – dated 4 August 2023
13.5 Rule 15 Proposal Letter – SE Individual Awards – dated 4 August 2023
13.6 Rule 15 Proposal Letter – Bespoke Award #1 (ReSI Shares) – dated 4 August 2023
13.7 Rule 15 Proposal Letter – Bespoke Award #2 (Build to Rent Housing Fund) – dated 4 August 2023
13.8 Rule 15 Proposal Letter – September 2021 PSP Awards – dated 4 August 2023
14. Shareholder and Employee Communications
14.1 Shareholder Communication – Hard Copy – dated 4 August 2023
14.2 Shareholder Communication – E-Mail – dated 4 August 2023
14.3 Employee Communication – dated 4 August 2023
15. Articles
15.1 Gresham House – Existing Articles – dated 4 August 2023
15.2 Gresham House – Proposed Articles to be amended by Scheme – dated 4 August 2023
15.3 Bidco Articles – dated 4 August 2023
16. Accounts
16.1 Gresham House 2021 Annual Report and Accounts – dated 4 August 2023
16.2 Gresham House 2022 Annual Report and Accounts – dated 4 August 2023
17. Letter to Proxy Advisers
18. Announcement – Additional Irrevocable Undertakings Received
18. Announcement – Additional Irrevocable Undertakings Received
19. Additional Shareholder Irrevocable Undertakings
19.1 Additional shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Anthony Crosbie-Dawson – dated 16 August 2023
19.2 Additional shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Charlotte Bruce dated – 16 August 2023
19.3 Additional shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Charles Park dated – 16 August 2023
19.4 Additional shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Dominic Hollamby – dated 16 August 2023
19.5 Additional shareholder irrevocable undertaking – George Crosbie-Dawson – dated 16 August 2023
19.6 Additional shareholder irrevocable undertaking – Stirling Family – dated 16 August 2023
20. Announcement of Results of Meetings
20. Announcement of results of meeting – dated 30 August 2023
21. Announcement of FCA Approval
21. Announcement of FCA Approval
22. Announcement of Satisfaction of Regulatory Conditions
22. Announcement of Satisfaction of Regulatory Conditions
23. Additional Bidco Financing Documents
23.1 Senior Facilities Agreement – Ares Management Limited – dated 27 November 2023
23.2 Intercreditor Agreeement – Ares Management Limited – dated 27 November 2023
23.3 CP Status Letter – Ares Management Limited – dated 27 November 2023
23.4 Formalities Certificate – Seed Bidco Limited – dated 27 November 2023
23.5 Formalities Certificate – Seed Midco Limited – dated 27 November 2023
23.8 Upfront Fee Letter (RCF) – Hamburg Commercial Bank AG – dated 27 November 2023
23.9 Upfront Fee Letter (SFA) – Ares – dated 27 November 2023
23.10 Agency Fee Letter – Ares Management Limited – dated 27 November 2023
23.11 Certificate of Release – Ares Management Limited – dated 27 November 2023
23.12 Interim Security Interest Release Agreement – Ares Management Limited – dated 27 November 2023
24. Announcement Regarding Update on Financing Arrangements
24. Update on Financing Arrangements
25. Court Sanction of Scheme of Arrangement
25. Court Sanction of Scheme of Arrangement
26. Issue Of Shares To EBT And PDMR Dealings
26. Issue of Shares to Employee Benefit Trust and PDMR Dealings
27. Rule 2.9 Announcement
When did the acquisition of Gresham House complete?
The acquisition of Gresham House by Searchlight completed on 19 December 2023, with the company delisting from the London Stock Exchange on 20 December 2023 to become privately owned.
Can I still invest in Gresham House?
The company has delisted from the London Stock Exchange and has become a privately owned company. As such, it is no longer possible to acquire shares in Gresham House.
Who are Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (“Searchlight”)?
Searchlight is a private investment firm based in New York, founded in 2010. Operating across North America and Europe.
Searchlight seeks to invest through buyouts, growth equity, and recapitalisation, and also makes investments throughout a company’s capital structure. The firm’s investment focus is in business services, communications & media, consumer, financial services, industrials, infrastructure, power, and education sectors.
Is Searchlight the 100% owner of Gresham House?
Following completion of the transaction, Searchlight owns 100% of the share capital of Gresham House.
Now Gresham House is privately owned, how can I stay up to date with the company’s progress?
Gresham House will continue to provide regular updates, including latest news about the products and services we provide, to our employees, clients and other stakeholders via email and LinkedIn. Please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
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Gresham House plc Annual Results – Year to 31 December 2020 >>
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Gresham House plc Annual Results – Year to 31 December 2019 >>
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