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HSR Act Waiting Period Ends for Signet, Zale

Apr 7, 2014 10:27 AM   By Signet Jewelers
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Press Release: Signet Jewelers Limited and Zale Corporation  today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act waiting period) in connection with the previously announced proposed acquisition of Zale by Signet.

The expiration of the HSR Act waiting period satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the proposed acquisition, which remains subject to approval by Zale's stockholders and certain other customary closing conditions.

About Signet
Signet Jewelers Limited is the largest specialty jewelry retailer in the US and UK. Signet's U.S. division operates over 1,400 stores in all 50 states primarily under the name brands of Kay Jewelers and Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry. Signet's UK division operates approximately 500 stores primarily under the name brands of H.Samuel and Ernest Jones. Further information on Signet is available at www.signetjewelers.com. See also www.kay.com, www.jared.com, www.hsamuel.co.uk and www.ernestjones.co.uk.

About Zale
Zale Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of diamond and other jewelry products in North America, operating approximately 1,660 retail locations throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online. Zale Corporation's brands include Zales Jewelers, Zales Outlet, Gordon's Jewelers, Peoples Jewellers, Mappins Jewellers and Piercing Pagoda. Zale also operates web stores at www.zales.com, www.zalesoutlet.com, www.gordonsjewelers.com, www.peoplesjewellers.com, and www.pagoda.com. Additional information on Zale Corporation and its brands is available at www.zalecorp.com.



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Tags: acquisition, hsr waiting period, Shareholders, Signet Jewelers, Zale Corporation
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