Notifications of voting rights 2020
According to § 21 of the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG) shareholders are obliged to notify any changes in their voting rights in relation to their shares held in zooplus AG in the event that their holdings meet, exceed or fall short of the legal thresholds.
Notifications of voting rights will be published on this page.
Publication of total number of voting rights
1. Details of issuer
2. Type of capital measure
3. New total number of voting rights:
1. Details of issuer
| zooplus AG Sonnenstraße 15 80331 München Germany |
2. Type of capital measure
| Type of capital measure | Date of status / date of effect | |
| X | Conditional capital increase (Sec. 41 para. 2 WpHG) | June 30, 2020 |
| Other capital measure (Sec. 41 para. 1 WpHG) |
3. New total number of voting rights:
| 7,149,178 |
On June 12, 2020, zooplus AG received the following notification from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP pursuant to Section 43 (1) German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz, WpHG):
We represent the Capital Research and Management Company, 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. In the name and on behalf of our client, the Capital Research and Management Company, we hereby notify you pursuant to Section 43 (1) WpHG:
- The Capital Research and Management Company is neither directly nor indirectly the owner of the shares which voting rights are attributable to it. Instead, these shares belong to one or more assets under management of Capital Research and Management Company or its subsidiaries. The Capital Research and Management Company is therefore not pursuing any strategic objectives with this investment.
- The Capital Research and Management Company does not intend to acquire further voting rights in zooplus AG on its own account or to obtain them in any other way within the next twelve months. Capital Research and Management Company cannot assess whether the assets under management of Capital Research and Management Company or its subsidiaries will acquire or otherwise obtain further voting rights in zooplus AG within the next twelve months. Any acquisition will depend on the prevailing market conditions and the investment objectives of the individual assets under management.
- The Capital Research and Management Company does not intend to influence the composition of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies of zooplus AG.
- The Capital Research and Management Company does not intend to make any significant changes to the capital structure of zooplus AG, particularly with regard to the ratio of equity and debt financing and the dividend policy.
- With regard to the origin of the funds used for the acquisition of the voting rights, the Capital Research and Management Company hereby announces that the voting rights of the Capital Research and Management Company were attributed to the Capital Research and Management Company in accordance with Section 34 (1) Sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG (partially in conjunction with Section 34 (1) Sentences 2 and 3 WpHG). Therefore, the Capital Research and Management Company did not finance the acquisition from its own funds or from external funds.
On June 12, 2020, zooplus AG received the following notification from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP pursuant to Section 43 (1) German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz, WpHG):
We represent The Capital Group Companies, Inc., 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. In the name and on behalf of our client, The Capital Group Companies, Inc., we hereby notify you pursuant to Section 43 (1) WpHG:
We represent The Capital Group Companies, Inc., 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. In the name and on behalf of our client, The Capital Group Companies, Inc., we hereby notify you pursuant to Section 43 (1) WpHG:
- The Capital Group Companies, Inc. is neither directly nor indirectly the owner of the shares which voting rights are attributable to it. Instead, these shares belong to one or more assets under management of subsidiaries of The Capital Group Companies, Inc. The Capital Group Companies, Inc. is therefore not pursuing any strategic objectives with this investment.
- The Capital Group Companies, Inc. does not intend to acquire further voting rights in zooplus AG on its own account or to obtain them in any other way within the next twelve months. The Capital Group Companies, Inc. cannot assess whether the assets under management of its subsidiaries will acquire or otherwise obtain further voting rights in zooplus AG within the next twelve months. Any acquisition will depend on the prevailing market conditions and the investment objectives of the individual assets under management.
- The Capital Group Companies, Inc. does not intend to influence the composition of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies of zooplus AG.
- The Capital Group Companies, Inc. does not intend to make any significant changes to the capital structure of zooplus AG, particularly with regard to the ratio of equity and debt financing and the dividend policy.
- With regard to the origin of the funds used for the acquisition of the voting rights, The Capital Group Companies, Inc. hereby announces in accordance with Section 43 (1) Sentence 4 WpHG that the voting rights of The Capital Group Companies, Inc. were attributed to The Capital Group Companies, Inc. in accordance with Section 34 (1) Sentence 1 No. 6 in conjunction with Section 34 (1) Sentences 2 and 3 WpHG. Therefore, The Capital Group Companies, Inc. did not finance the acquisition from its own funds or from external funds.
Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer
2. Reason for notification
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
6. Total positions
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date
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Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer
2. Reason for notification
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
6. Total positions
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date
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Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer
2. Reason for notification
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. 5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
6. Total positions
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
10. Other explanatory remarks:
Date
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Publication of total number of voting rights
1. Details of issuer
| zooplus AG Sonnenstraße 15 80331 München Germany |
2. Type of capital measure
| Type of capital measure | Date of status / date of effect | |
| X | Conditional capital increase (Sec. 41 para. 2 WpHG) | 30. April 2020 |
| Other capital measure (Sec. 41 para. 1 WpHG) |
3. New total number of voting rights:
| 7.148.688 |
zooplus AG Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer
2. Reason for notification
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. 5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
6. Total positions
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date
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Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer
2. Reason for notification
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. 5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
6. Total positions
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date
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Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer
2. Reason for notification
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. 5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
6. Total positions
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date
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zooplus AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
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zooplus AG Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
2. Reason for notification
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
6. Total positions
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date
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| Language: | English |
| Company: | zooplus AG |
| Sonnenstraße 15 | |
| 80331 München | |
| Germany | |
| Internet: | www.zooplus.de |
| End of News | DGAP News Service |
zooplus AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
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zooplus AG Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
2. Reason for notification
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
6. Total positions
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date
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| Language: | English |
| Company: | zooplus AG |
| Sonnenstraße 15 | |
| 80331 München | |
| Germany | |
| Internet: | www.zooplus.de |
| End of News | DGAP News Service |
January 17, 2020
Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
| Name: | zooplus AG |
| Street: | Sonnenstraße 15 |
| Postal code: | 80331 |
| City: | München Germany |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): | 549300VB13ZT2X88PU78 |
2. Reason for notification
| X | Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights |
| Acquisition/disposal of instruments | |
| Change of breakdown of voting rights | |
| Other reason: |
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
| Legal entity: Baillie Gifford & Co City of registered office, country: Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
| 15 Jan 2020 |
6. Total positions
| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.) |
% of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2) |
Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.) |
Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG | |
| New | 2.83 % | 0.00 % | 2.83 % | 7146688 |
| Previous notification | 3.03 % | 0.00 % | 3.03 % | / |
7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
| ISIN | Absolute | In % | ||
| Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) |
Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) |
Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) |
Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) |
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| DE0005111702 | 202157 | % | 2.83 % | |
| Total | 202157 | 2.83 % | ||
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
| Type of instrument | Expiration or maturity date | Exercise or conversion period | Voting rights absolute | Voting rights in % |
| % | ||||
| Total | % |
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
| Type of instrument | Expiration or maturity date | Exercise or conversion period | Cash or physical settlement | Voting rights absolute | Voting rights in % |
| % | |||||
| Total | % |
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.). | |
| X | Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity: |
| Name | % of voting rights (if at least 3% or more) | % of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more) | Total of both (if at least 5% or more) |
| Baillie Gifford & Co | % | % | % |
| Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited | % | % | % |
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG
(only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG)
Date of general meeting:
Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
| Proportion of voting rights | Proportion of instruments | Total of both |
| % | % | % |
10. Other explanatory remarks:
Date
| 17 Jan 2020 |
Notifictaions of voting rights Archive
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2019
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2018
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2017
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2016
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2015
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2014
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2013
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2012
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2011
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2010
- Notifications of Voting Rights 2009
