Trans World considers becoming private company
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By Susanne Ault -- Video Business, 11/9/2007
NOV. 9 | Trans World Entertainment’s board of directors is exploring taking the retail chain private.
The chain’s largest shareholder, Trans World chair and CEO Robert J. Higgins, has proposed acquiring all outstanding shares of the company that he and his associated parties do not already own.
Higgins and his associates, currently holding 40% of Trans World shares, are offering to pay $5 per share in cash for the outstanding stock. That represents a slight premium over the $4.97 per share price that Trans World was valued at during midday trading on Friday.
Currently listed on NASDAQ, Trans World has been struggling financially for some time. Last year, the entertainment specialist acquired the Musicland chain, stretching its retail footprint to better combat mass merchant competition. Despite success with growing DVD sales, the continuing softening CD business has kept Trans World in the red, as it reported widened losses during its recent second quarter.
Recently, a special committee of non-Trans World management members of the board was formed to consider corporate strategies to enhance shareholder value. The committee will review and evaluate Higgins’ bid to essentially own all of Trans World stock. Another Trans World shareholder, Bryant Riley, has already been contacted to participate in the transaction.
Trans World executives say they will not comment on Higgins’ proposal until the special committee makes a final decision. No timetable was given for the special committee’s consideration of Higgins’ offer.