**Nicosia, Cyprus – February 21, 2026** – In a move that significantly solidifies its direct influence, investment firm 7Q Invest AIF V.C.I.C. PLC has announced the culmination of its public offer to acquire shares in LCP Holdings and Investments Public Ltd. The final results, released on Friday, indicate a substantial increase in 7Q Invest's direct ownership stake, propelling it closer to a commanding majority of the company's voting rights.
The public offer, formally initiated by the Public Offer Document dated November 20, 2025, was designed to acquire up to the entirety of LCP Holdings' issued share capital. While the ultimate goal of 100% acquisition was not met, the outcome demonstrates a clear strategic intent by 7Q Invest to enhance its direct participation. Following the offer's conclusion, the proposer's direct holding in LCP Holdings has climbed from 41.87% to an impressive 48.91%, now encompassing 12,548,856 ordinary shares. This represents a tangible gain of 10.74 percentage points and an additional 1,807,043 shares, acquired at a cash consideration of €0.141 per share.
Concurrently, 7Q Invest's indirect participation in LCP Holdings has seen a marginal decrease, falling from 26.11% to 25.94%. This shift in the ownership structure, detailed in the announcement made on January 22, 2026, suggests a deliberate rebalancing of holdings within the broader 7Q Invest umbrella. The total issued share capital of LCP Holdings comprises 25,655,723 ordinary shares, each carrying a nominal value of €0.11.
The offer, conducted in strict adherence to Cyprus's Public Takeover Bids Law of 2007 N.41(I)/2007, as amended, saw a total of 1,807,043 LCP shares submitted through valid acceptance forms. This figure represents a 7.04% acceptance rate of the total issued share capital. The final acceptance rate experienced a slight contraction of 0.62% from initial projections, attributed to the non-release of 160,208 pledged LCP shares. Forms that failed to meet the stipulated timeframes for acceptance and transfer were consequently excluded from the final tally.
This strategic manoeuvre by 7Q Invest is poised to have significant implications for the governance and operational trajectory of LCP Holdings. The augmented direct ownership stake grants 7Q Invest enhanced control and a more dominant voice in decision-making processes. While the overall participation of 7Q Invest and its associated entities has undergone a recalibration, the strengthening of its direct position underscores a commitment to deepening its involvement and potentially driving future strategic initiatives within LCP Holdings. The market will undoubtedly be observing closely as 7Q Invest leverages its increased direct stake to shape the future direction of the company.