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Kitwave Publishes Scheme Document for £2.95-per-Share Takeover by OEP-Backed Bidco

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  • Kitwave has issued the formal scheme document for its £2.95-per-share recommended cash acquisition by OEP-backed Kite UK Bidco.
  • Shareholders will vote on 26 February, with completion targeted for 12 March and AIM cancellation planned if the scheme succeeds.
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Kitwave Publishes Scheme Document for £2.95-per-Share Takeover by OEP-Backed Bidco

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Kitwave Group PLC ( (GB:KITW) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Kitwave Group plc has published and posted the formal scheme document for its previously announced recommended cash acquisition by Kite UK Bidco Limited, a vehicle indirectly owned by funds managed or advised by OEP Capital Advisors, at 295 pence per share via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement. The document sets out the terms, timetable and shareholder actions required ahead of key shareholder meetings on 26 February 2026, after which, subject to court approval and satisfaction of conditions, the scheme is expected to become effective on 12 March 2026, leading to the cancellation of Kitwave’s shares from trading on AIM; the board, advised by Canaccord Genuity, unanimously recommends shareholders vote in favour of the deal and has given irrevocable undertakings over approximately 5.19% of the company’s issued share capital.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:KITW) stock is a Buy with a £324.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kitwave Group PLC stock, see the GB:KITW Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:KITW Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:KITW is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (strong revenue growth and reliable free cash flow) alongside bullish price trends. The main offsets are moderate leverage and recent margin compression, plus overbought technical readings that add near-term risk; valuation is reasonable with a supportive dividend yield.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:KITW stock, click here.

More about Kitwave Group PLC

Kitwave Group plc is a UK-based company listed on AIM, operating as a wholesaler and distributor across the food and drink supply chain. It serves a broad customer base, including independent retailers, foodservice operators and other trade customers, through a network focused on multi-category wholesale and distribution services.

Average Trading Volume: 665,650

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £248.7M

For an in-depth examination of KITW stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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