UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE TO
Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
TDC A/S
(Name of Subject Company (Issuer))
Nordic Telephone Company ApS Nordic Telephone Company Investment ApS Nordic Telephone Company Finance ApS Nordic Telephone Company Holding ApS Blackstone NSS Communications Partners (Cayman) L.P. Blackstone Capital Partners (Cayman) IV L.P. Blackstone Communications Management Associates (Cayman) L.P. Blackstone Management Associates (Cayman) IV L.P. Blackstone FI Communications Associates (Cayman) Ltd. Blackstone LR Associates (Cayman) IV Ltd. KKR Millennium Fund (Overseas), Limited Partnership KKR European Fund II, Limited Partnership KKR Associates Millennium (Overseas), Limited Partnership KKR Associates Europe II, Limited Partnership KKR Millennium Limited KKR Europe II Limited Permira Europe III L.P. 1 Permira Europe III L.P. 2 |
Permira Europe III GP L.P. Permira Europe III G.P. Limited Permira Europe II L.P. 1 Permira Europe II L.P. 2 Permira Europe II Managers L.P. Permira (Europe) Limited Permira Europe II C.V.3 Permira Europe II C.V.4 Permira Europe II Co-Investment Scheme Schroder Ventures Investments Limited Providence Equity Offshore Partners V L.P. Providence Equity Offshore Partners IV L.P. Providence Equity Offshore GP V L.P. Providence Equity Offshore GP IV L.P. Providence Equity Partners (Cayman) V Ltd. Providence Equity Partners (Cayman) IV Ltd. Apax Europe VI-A, L.P. Apax Europe VI GP L.P. Inc. Apax Europe VI GP Co. Ltd. Apax Partners Europe Managers Limited |
(Names of Filing Persons (Offerors))
Ordinary Shares, nominal value DKK5 each
(Title of Class of Securities)
ISIN DK0010253335
(ISIN Number of Class of Securities)
Amercian Depositary Shares (representing ordinary shares),
(Title of Class of Securities)
87236N102
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Lawrence H. Guffey Nordic Telephone Company ApS c/o The Blackstone Group International Limited 40 Berkeley Square London W1J 5AL United Kingdom +44 (0) 20 7451 4000 |
Richard Wilson Nordic Telephone Company ApS c/o Apax Partners Worldwide LLP 15 Portland Place London W1B 1PT United Kingdom +44 (0) 20 7572 6300 |
Kurt Björklund Nordic Telephone Company ApS c/o Permira Advisers KB Birger Jarlsgatan 12 SE-114 34 Stockholm Sweden +46 (0) 8 503 122 00 |
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Oliver Haarmann Nordic Telephone Company ApS c/o Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. Stirling Square 7 Carlton Gardens London SW1Y 5AD United Kingdom +44 (0) 20 7839 9800 |
Copy to: Michael Wolfson, Esq. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Citypoint One Ropemaker Street London EC2Y 9HU United Kingdom +44 (0) 20 7275 6500 |
Gustavo Schwed Nordic Telephone Company ApS c/o Providence Equity Partners Limited 78 Brook Street London W1K 5EF United Kingdom +44 (0) 20 7514 8800 |
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(Name, address, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to receive notices and communications on behalf of filing persons) |
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
Transaction valuation* |
Amount of filing fee** |
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$11,990,398,360 | $1,282,973.00 | |
Amount Previously Paid: $1,282,973.0
Form or Registration No.: Schedule TO
Filing Party: | Nordic Telephone Company ApS Nordic Telephone Company Investment ApS Nordic Telephone Company Finance ApS Nordic Telephone Company Holding ApS Blackstone NSS Communications Partners (Cayman) L.P. Blackstone Capital Partners (Cayman) IV L.P. Blackstone Communications Management Associates (Cayman) L.P. Blackstone Management Associates (Cayman) IV L.P. Blackstone FI Communications Associates (Cayman) Ltd. Blackstone LR Associates (Cayman) IV Ltd. KKR Millennium Fund (Overseas), Limited Partnership KKR European Fund II, Limited Partnership KKR Associates Millennium (Overseas), Limited Partnership KKR Associates Europe II, Limited Partnership KKR Millennium Limited KKR Europe II Limited Permira Europe III L.P. 1 Permira Europe III L.P. 2 Permira Europe III GP L.P. Permira Europe III G.P. Limited Permira Europe II L.P. 1 Permira Europe II L.P. 2 Permira Europe II Managers L.P. Permira (Europe) Limited Permira Europe II C.V.3 Permira Europe II C.V.4 Permira Europe II Co-Investment Scheme Schroder Ventures Investments Limited Providence Equity Offshore Partners V L.P. Providence Equity Offshore Partners IV L.P. Providence Equity Offshore GP V L.P. Providence Equity Offshore GP IV L.P. Providence Equity Partners (Cayman) V Ltd. Providence Equity Partners (Cayman) IV Ltd. Apax Europe VI-A, L.P. Apax Europe VI GP L.P. Inc. Apax Europe VI GP Co. Ltd. Apax Partners Europe Managers Limited |
Date Filed: December 2, 2005
Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to which the statement relates:
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the tender offer: o
This Amendment No. 6 to Schedule TO amends and supplements the Schedule TO originally filed by Nordic Telephone Company ApS and the other offerors (the "Offerors") on December 2, 2005 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Schedule TO"). The Schedule TO relates to the offer by Nordic Telephone Company ApS, a private limited liability company (the "Bidder"), to purchase all shares of DKK5 each ("TDC Shares"), and American Depositary Shares ("TDC ADSs"), each representing one-half of one TDC Share, of TDC A/S, a Danish public limited company organized under the laws of Denmark, at a purchase price of DKK382 per share and the U.S. dollar equivalent of DKK191 per ADS in cash (in each case without interest and subject to adjustment as described in the Offer Document). The terms and conditions of the offer (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Tender Offer") are described in the Offer Document, published on December 2, 2005 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer Document"), a copy of which was originally filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(A) to the Schedule TO filed on December 2, 2005, and, where applicable, the related Form of Acceptance (included in the Offer Document) and Letter of Transmittal and the instructions thereto, a copy of which was originally filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(B) to the Schedule TO filed on December 2, 2005.
Except as otherwise indicated, the information set forth in the Schedule TO remains unchanged. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Schedule TO.
Item 12 of the Schedule TO is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following thereto:
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(a)(1)(P) | Advertisement, published on December 26, 2005 in Berlingske Tidende, Jyllands-Posten and Politiken, and on December 27, 2005 in Børsen, Ekstra Bladet and BT, expected to be published on January 1, 2006 in Berlingske Tidende and Politiken, expected to be published on January 2, 2006 in Børsen, Jyllands-Posten, Ekstra Bladet, BT and MetroXpress, expected to be published on January 7, 2006 in Berlingske Tidende, Jyllands-Posten, Politiken, Ekstra Bladet and BT, expected to be published on January 9, 2006 in Børsen, and expected to be published on January 10, 2006 in Børsen, Berlingske Tidende, Jyllands-Posten, Politiken, BT, Ekstra Bladet and MetroXpress (English translation of document prepared in Danish only). |
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After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: December 27, 2005
NORDIC TELEPHONE COMPANY APS | ||||||
By: /s/ Richard Wilson |
By: /s/ Lawrence H. Guffey |
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Name: Richard Wilson Title: Director |
Name: Lawrence H. Guffey Title: Director |
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By: /s/ Oliver Haarmann |
By: /s/ Kurt Björklund |
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Name: Oliver Haarmann Title: Director |
Name: Kurt Björklund Title: Director |
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By: /s/ Gustavo Schwed |
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Name: Gustavo Schwed Title: Director |
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NORDIC TELEPHONE COMPANY INVESTMENT APS |
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By: /s/ Richard Wilson |
By: /s/ Lawrence H. Guffey |
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Name: Richard Wilson Title: Director |
Name: Lawrence H. Guffey Title: Director |
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By: /s/ Oliver Haarmann |
By: /s/ Kurt Björklund |
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Name: Oliver Haarmann Title: Director |
Name: Kurt Björklund Title: Director |
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By: /s/ Gustavo Schwed |
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Name: Gustavo Schwed Title: Director |
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NORDIC TELEPHONE COMPANY FINANCE APS |
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By: /s/ Richard Wilson |
By: /s/ Lawrence H. Guffey |
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Name: Richard Wilson Title: Director |
Name: Lawrence H. Guffey Title: Director |
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By: /s/ Oliver Haarmann |
By: /s/ Kurt Björklund |
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Name: Oliver Haarmann Title: Director |
Name: Kurt Björklund Title: Director |
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By: /s/ Gustavo Schwed |
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Name: Gustavo Schwed Title: Director |
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NORDIC TELEPHONE COMPANY HOLDING APS |
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By: /s/ Richard Wilson |
By: /s/ Lawrence H. Guffey |
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Name: Richard Wilson Title: Director |
Name: Lawrence H. Guffey Title: Director |
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By: /s/ Oliver Haarmann |
By: /s/ Kurt Björklund |
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Name: Oliver Haarmann Title: Director |
Name: Kurt Björklund Title: Director |
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By: /s/ Gustavo Schwed |
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Name: Gustavo Schwed Title: Director |
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Blackstone NSS Communications Partners (Cayman) L.P. By Blackstone Communications Management Associates (Cayman) L.P., its general partner By Blackstone FI Communications Associates (Cayman) Ltd., its general partner |
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By: /s/ Robert Friedman |
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Name: Robert Friedman Title: Authorized Person |
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Blackstone Capital Partners (Cayman) IV L.P. By Blackstone Management Associates (Cayman) IV L.P., its general partner By Blackstone LR Associates (Cayman) IV Ltd., its general partner |
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By: /s/ Robert Friedman |
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Name: Robert Friedman Title: Authorized Person |
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Blackstone Communications Management Associates (Cayman) L.P. By Blackstone FI Communications Associates (Cayman) Ltd., its general partner |
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By: /s/ Robert Friedman |
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Name: Robert Friedman Title: Authorized Person |
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Blackstone Management Associates (Cayman) IV L.P. By Blackstone LR Associates (Cayman) IV Ltd., its general partner |
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By: /s/ Robert Friedman |
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Name: Robert Friedman Title: Authorized Person |
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Blackstone FI Communications Associates (Cayman) Ltd. |
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By: /s/ Robert Friedman |
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Name: Robert Friedman Title: Authorized Person |
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Blackstone LR Associates (Cayman) IV Ltd. |
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By: /s/ Robert Friedman |
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Name: Robert Friedman Title: Authorized Person |
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Signed by for and on behalf of KKR Millennium Fund (Overseas), Limited Partnership By: KKR Associates Millennium (Overseas), Limited Partnership, its general partner By: KKR Millennium Limited, its general partner |
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By: /s/ Perry Golkin |
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Name: Perry Golkin Title: Authorized Signatory |
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Signed by for and on behalf of KKR European Fund II, Limited Partnership By: KKR Associates Europe II, Limited Partnership, its general partner By: KKR Europe II Limited, its general partner |
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By: /s/ Perry Golkin |
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Name: Perry Golkin Title: Authorized Signatory |
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Signed by for and on behalf of KKR Associates Millennium (Overseas), Limited Partnership By: KKR Millennium Limited, its general partner |
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By: /s/ Perry Golkin |
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Name: Perry Golkin Title: Authorized Signatory |
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Signed by for and on behalf of KKR Associates Europe II, Limited Partnership By: KKR Europe II Limited, its general partner |
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By: /s/ Perry Golkin |
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Name: Perry Golkin Title: Authorized Signatory |
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Signed by for and on behalf of KKR Millennium Limited |
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By: /s/ Perry Golkin |
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Name: Perry Golkin Title: Authorized Signatory |
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Signed by for and on behalf of KKR Europe II Limited |
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By: /s/ Perry Golkin |
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Name: Perry Golkin Title: Authorized Signatory |
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Signed by |
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe III G.P. Limited as general partner of | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe III G.P. L.P. as | ) Alternate Director | |||||
general partner of Permira Europe III L.P. 1 | ) | |||||
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe III G.P. Limited as general partner of | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe III G.P. L.P. as | ) Alternate Director | |||||
general partner of Permira Europe III L.P. 2 | ) | |||||
Signed by |
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe II Managers L.P. as managing general partner of | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe II C.V.3 acting by its | ) Alternate Director | |||||
general partner Permira (Europe) Limited | ) | |||||
Signed by |
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe II Managers L.P. as managing general partner of | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe II C.V.4 acting by its | ) Alternate Director | |||||
general partner Permira (Europe) Limited | ) | |||||
Signed by |
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
Premira (Europe) Limited as managers of | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Premira Europe II Co-Investment Scheme | ) Alternate Director | |||||
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
SV (Nominees) Limited as nominee for | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Schroder Ventures Investments Limited | ) Alternate Director |
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Signed by |
) /s/ Alistair Boyle |
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for and on behalf of | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe III G.P. Limited as general partner of | ) Alternate Director | |||||
Permira Europe III G.P. L.P. | ) | |||||
Signed by |
) /s/ Alistair Boyle |
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for and on behalf of | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe III G.P. Limited | ) Alternate Director | |||||
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe II Managers L.P. as | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
general partner of Permira Europe II L.P. 1, | ) Alternate Director | |||||
acting by its general partner | ) | |||||
Permira (Europe) Limited | ) | |||||
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe II Managers L.P. as | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
general partner of Permira Europe II L.P. 2 | ) Alternate Director | |||||
acting by its general partner | ) | |||||
Permira (Europe) Limited | ) | |||||
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for and on behalf of | ) /s/ Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira Europe II Managers L.P. | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
acting by its general partner | ) Alternate Director | |||||
Permira (Europe) Limited | ) | |||||
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for and on behalf of | ) Alistair Boyle | |||||
Permira (Europe) Limited | ) Alternate Director |
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PROVIDENCE EQUITY OFFSHORE PARTNERS V L.P. | ||||||||
By: | Providence Equity Offshore GP V L.P., the General Partner | |||||||
By: | Providence Equity Partners (Cayman) V Ltd., its general partner | |||||||
By: /s/ Jonathan Nelson |
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Name: Jonathan Nelson Title: Authorized Signatory |
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PROVIDENCE EQUITY OFFSHORE PARTNERS IV L.P. |
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By: | Providence Equity Offshore GP IV L.P., the General Partner | |||||||
By: | Providence Equity Partners (Cayman) IV Ltd., its general partner | |||||||
By: /s/ Jonathan Nelson |
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Name: Jonathan Nelson Title: Authorized Signatory |
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PROVIDENCE EQUITY OFFSHORE GP V L.P. |
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By: | Providence Equity Partners (Cayman) V Ltd., its general partner | |||||||
By: /s/ Jonathan Nelson |
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Name: Jonathan Nelson Title: Authorized Signatory |
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PROVIDENCE EQUITY OFFSHORE GP IV L.P. |
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By: | Providence Equity Partners (Cayman) IV Ltd., its general partner | |||||||
By: /s/ Jonathan Nelson |
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Name: Jonathan Nelson Title: Authorized Signatory |
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PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS (CAYMAN) V LTD. |
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By: /s/ Jonathan Nelson |
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Name: Jonathan Nelson Title: Authorized Signatory |
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PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS (CAYMAN) IV LTD. |
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By: /s/ Jonathan Nelson |
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Name: Jonathan Nelson Title: Authorized Signatory |
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For and on behalf of Apax Partners Europe Managers Ltd. as Manager of Apax Europe VI-A, L.P. |
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By /s/ Adrian Beecroft |
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Name: Adrian Beecroft Title: Authorized Person |
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For and on behalf of Apax Europe VI-GP, Co. Ltd. as general partner of Apax Europe VI GP, L.P. Inc. |
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By /s/ Denise Fallaize |
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Name: Denise Fallaize Title: Authorized Person |
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For and on behalf of Apax Europe VI GP, Co. Ltd. |
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By /s/ Denise Fallaize |
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Name: Denise Fallaize Title: Authorized Person |
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For and on behalf of Apax Partners Europe Managers Ltd. |
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By /s/ Adrian Beecroft |
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Name: Adrian Beecroft Title: Authorized Person |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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(a)(1)(P) | Advertisement, published on December 26, 2005 in Berlingske Tidende, Jyllands-Posten and Politiken, and on December 27, 2005 in Børsen, Ekstra Bladet and BT, expected to be published on January 1, 2006 in Berlingske Tidende and Politiken, expected to be published on January 2, 2006 in Børsen, Jyllands-Posten, Ekstra Bladet, BT and MetroXpress, expected to be published on January 7, 2006 in Berlingske Tidende, Jyllands-Posten, Politiken, Ekstra Bladet and BT, expected to be published on January 9, 2006 in Børsen, and expected to be published on January 10, 2006 in Børsen, Berlingske Tidende, Jyllands-Posten, Politiken, BT, Ekstra Bladet and MetroXpress (English translation of document prepared in Danish only). |
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