THG Completes Ingenuity Demerger Following Shareholder Approval

Deal News | Jan 02, 2025 | Business Cloud

THG Completes Ingenuity Demerger Following Shareholder Approval

THG, the eCommerce giant, has officially announced the successful demerger of its tech arm, THG Ingenuity, from the profitable THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. This decision follows the overwhelming approval by 88.71% of shareholders at the company's recent general meeting. The demerger was swiftly executed and announced through the London Stock Exchange, just four months after THG publicly expressed its intention to spin off Ingenuity. To facilitate the process, THG raised £95.4 million, including contributions from CEO Matt Moulding and Mike Ashley's Frasers Group. Post-demerger, Ingenuity has become a standalone private entity with John Gallemore appointed as its executive president. The shares have been reorganized, leading to a proportional decrease in ordinary shares for participating shareholders.

Sectors

  • eCommerce
  • Technology

Geography

  • United Kingdom – THG is a UK-based company, and the demerger was confirmed through the London Stock Exchange, underscoring its connection to the UK market.

Industry

  • eCommerce – THG is a major player in the eCommerce sector, providing online retail services primarily through its Beauty and Nutrition divisions.
  • Technology – THG Ingenuity, the company's tech division, is involved in technical and digital solutions, reflecting its relevance to the Technology industry.

Financials

  • £95.4 million – Total amount raised to facilitate the demerger of THG Ingenuity, including £10 million from CEO Matt Moulding and £10 million from Frasers Group.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
THGParent CompanyCompanyAn eCommerce company with well-known divisions like THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
THG IngenuityTarget CompanyCompanyFormer tech arm of THG, now an independent entity.
Matt MouldingCEO of THGPersonCEO and major shareholder of THG, facilitated the demerger.
Frasers GroupInvestorCompanyContributed financially to the demerger process, associated with Mike Ashley.
John GallemoreExecutive President of THG IngenuityPersonAppointed as the executive president of newly formed THG Ingenuity.