12/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2025 06:45
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Soho House & Co Inc.
Richard Caring
Andrew Carnie
Nick Jones
Tom Collins
c/o 180 Strand
London, WC2R 1EA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 207 8512 300
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EH MergerSub Inc.
EH Parent LLC
The Yucaipa Companies LLC
Yucaipa American Alliance (Parallel) Fund II, L.P.
Yucaipa American Alliance Fund II, L.P.
Yucaipa American Alliance III, L.P.
Yucaipa Soho Works, Inc.
Global Joint Venture Investment Partners LP
OA3, LLC
Ron Burkle
c/o The Yucaipa Companies
9130 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Tel: (310) 789-7200
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Samir A. Gandhi
John H. Butler
Ayo K. Badejo
Sidley Austin LLP
787 7th Ave
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 839-5300
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Philip Richter
Alison McCormick
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
One New York Plaza
New York, NY 10004
Tel: (212) 859-8000
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Melissa A. DiVincenzo
Morris, Nichols, Arsht &
Tunnell LLP
1201 N Market Street, 16th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302) 658-9200
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a. ☒
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The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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b. ☐
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The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.
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c. ☐
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A tender offer.
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d. ☐
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None of the above.
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Item 1. Summary Term Sheet
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Item 2. Subject Company Information
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Item 3. Identity and Background of Filing Person
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Item 4. Terms of the Transaction
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Item 5. Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements
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Item 6. Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals
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Item 7. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects
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Item 8. Fairness of the Transaction
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Item 9. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Negotiations
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Item 10. Source and Amounts of Funds or Other Consideration
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Item 11. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company
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Item 12. The Solicitation or Recommendation
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Item 13. Financial Statements
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Item 14. Persons/Assets Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used
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Item 15. Additional Information
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Item 16. Exhibits
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Item 1.
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Summary Term Sheet
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"Summary Term Sheet"
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"Questions and Answers"
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Item 2.
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Subject Company Information
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(a)
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Name and address. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"The Parties to the Transactions-Soho House"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Company Background"
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Securities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"The Special Meeting-Record Date; Shares Entitled to Vote; Quorum"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management"
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"Glossary of Defined Terms-Class A Common Stock" and "Glossary of Defined Terms-Class B Common Stock"
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Trading market and price. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Market Price of Class A Common Stock"
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Dividends. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"The Merger Agreement-Conduct of Business Pending the Merger"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Dividends"
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Prior public offerings. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Prior Public Offerings"
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Prior stock purchases. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Transactions in Common Stock"
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Identity and Background of Filing Person
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- (c) Name and address; Business and background of entities; Business and background of natural persons. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"The Parties to the Transactions"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House"
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"Important Information Regarding the Buyer Filing Parties"
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Terms of the Transaction
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(a)
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(1) Material terms. Tender offers. Not applicable.
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Material terms. Mergers or similar transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Summary Term Sheet"
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"Questions and Answers"
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Plans for Soho House After the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Benefits of the Merger for Unaffiliated Security Holders"
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"Special Factors-Detriments of the Merger for Unaffiliated Security Holders"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger for the Buyer Filing Parties"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects on Soho House if the Merger Is Not Completed"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Intent of the Reinvestment Stockholders to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Intent of Soho House's Other Directors and Executive Officers to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Accounting Treatment"
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"Special Factors-U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger"
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"The Special Meeting-Votes Required"
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"The Merger Agreement"
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"Other Transaction Agreements"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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Annex C-Apollo Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex D-MCR Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex E-Form of Bruce Group Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex F-HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex G-OpCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex H-Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones
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Annex I-Letter Agreement Amendment
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Annex J-Form of Voting Agreement
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Different terms. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Benefits of the Merger for Unaffiliated Security Holders"
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"Special Factors-Detriments of the Merger for Unaffiliated Security Holders"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger for the Buyer Filing Parties"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects on Soho House if the Merger Is Not Completed"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Intent of the Reinvestment Stockholders to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Intent of the Soho House's Other Directors and Executive Officers to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Financing of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Fees and Expenses"
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"The Merger Agreement-Treatment of Outstanding Equity Awards"
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"The Merger Agreement-Exchange and Payment Procedures"
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"The Merger Agreement-Indemnification and Insurance"
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"Other Transaction Agreements"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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Annex C-Apollo Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex D-MCR Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex E-Form of Bruce Group Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex F-HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex G-OpCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex H-Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones
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Annex I-Letter Agreement Amendment
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Annex J-Form of Voting Agreement
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Appraisal rights. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"The Special Meeting-Appraisal Rights"
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"The Merger Agreement-Per Share Price"
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"Appraisal Rights"
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Provisions for unaffiliated security holders. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Provisions for Unaffiliated Security Holders"
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(f)
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Eligibility for listing or trading. Not applicable.
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Item 5.
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Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements
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(a)
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(1) - (2) Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Past Contracts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements"
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Fees and Expenses"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Transactions in Common Stock"
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"The Merger Agreement"
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"Other Transaction Agreements"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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Annex C-Apollo Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex D-MCR Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex E-Form of Bruce Group Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex F-HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex G-OpCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex H-Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones
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Annex I-Letter Agreement Amendment
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Annex J-Form of Voting Agreement
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- (c) Significant corporate events; Negotiations or contacts. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Transactions in Common Stock"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Past Contracts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements"
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"The Merger Agreement"
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"Other Transaction Agreements"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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Annex C-Apollo Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex D-MCR Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex E-Form of Bruce Group Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex F-HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex G-OpCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex H-Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones
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Annex I-Letter Agreement Amendment
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Annex J-Form of Voting Agreement
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Agreements involving the subject company's securities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Intent of the Reinvestment Stockholders to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Intent of Soho House's Other Directors and Executive Officers to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Financing of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Fees and Expenses"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Past Contracts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements"
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"The Merger Agreement"
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"Other Transaction Agreements"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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Annex C-Apollo Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex D-MCR Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex E-Form of Bruce Group Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex F-HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex G-OpCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex H-Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones
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Annex I-Letter Agreement Amendment
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Annex J-Form of Voting Agreement
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Item 6.
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Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals
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(b)
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Use of securities acquired. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Plans for Soho House After the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger for the Buyer Filing Parties"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects on Soho House if the Merger Is Not Completed"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Financing of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Delisting and Deregistration of Class A Common Stock"
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"The Merger Agreement-Effect of the Merger"
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"The Merger Agreement-Per Share Price"
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"The Merger Agreement-Treatment of Outstanding Equity Awards"
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"The Merger Agreement-Exchange and Payment Procedures"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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(1) - (8) Plans. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Plans for Soho House After the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger for the Buyer Filing Parties"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects on Soho House if the Merger Is Not Completed"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Financing of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Delisting and Deregistration of Class A Common Stock"
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"The Merger Agreement-Effect of the Merger"
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"The Merger Agreement-Directors and Officers; Certificate of Incorporation; Bylaws"
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"The Merger Agreement-Per Share Price"
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"The Merger Agreement-Treatment of Outstanding Equity Awards"
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"The Merger Agreement-Indemnification and Insurance"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Executive Officers and Directors"
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"Other Transaction Agreements"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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Annex C-Apollo Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex D-MCR Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex E-Form of Bruce Group Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex F-HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex G-OpCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex H-Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones
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Annex I-Letter Agreement Amendment
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Annex J-Form of Voting Agreement
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Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects
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(a)
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Purposes. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Plans for Soho House After the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger"
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Alternatives. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Opinion of Morgan Stanley to the Special Committee"
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"Special Factors-Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger"
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Annex K-Opinion of Morgan Stanley
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Reasons. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Opinion of Morgan Stanley to the Special Committee"
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"Special Factors-Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Plans for Soho House After the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Unaudited Prospective Financial Information"
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Annex K-Opinion of Morgan Stanley
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Effects. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board"
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"Special Factors-Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Plans for Soho House After the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Benefits of the Merger for Unaffiliated Security Holders"
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"Special Factors-Detriments of the Merger for Unaffiliated Security Holders"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger for the Buyer Filing Parties"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects on Soho House if the Merger Is Not Completed"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Accounting Treatment"
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"Special Factors-U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Financing of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Delisting and Deregistration of Class A Common Stock"
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"Special Factors-Fees and Expenses"
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"The Merger Agreement-Effect of the Merger"
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"The Merger Agreement-Directors and Officers; Certificate of Incorporation; Bylaws"
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"The Merger Agreement-Per Share Price"
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"The Merger Agreement-Treatment of Outstanding Equity Awards"
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"The Merger Agreement-Indemnification and Insurance"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Executive Officers and Directors"
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"Appraisal Rights"
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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"Other Transaction Agreements"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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Approval of directors. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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Other offers. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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- (b) Report, opinion or appraisal; Preparer and summary of the report, opinion or appraisal. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Opinion of Morgan Stanley to the Special Committee"
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"Special Factors-Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger"
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Annex K-Opinion of Morgan Stanley
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Availability of documents. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Where You Can Find Additional Information"
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Item 10.
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"Special Factors-Financing of the Merger"
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"The Merger Agreement-Conditions to the Closing of the Merger"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex C-Apollo Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex D-MCR Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex E-Form of Bruce Group Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex F-HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex G-OpCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Expenses. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Fees and Expenses"
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"The Special Meeting-Solicitation of Proxies"
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"The Merger Agreement-Termination Fees"
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"The Merger Agreement-Fees and Expenses"
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"Other Transaction Agreements"
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Annex A-Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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Annex C-Apollo Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex D-MCR Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex E-Form of Bruce Group Equity Commitment Letter
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Annex F-HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Annex G-OpCo Debt Commitment Letter
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Item 11.
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Interest in Securities of the Subject Company
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Securities ownership. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Certain Effects of the Merger for the Buyer Filing Parties"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management"
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"Important Information Regarding the Buyer Filing Parties"
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Securities transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Transactions in Common Stock"
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Item 12.
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The Solicitation or Recommendation
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Intent to tender or vote in a going-private transaction. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Intent of the Reinvestment Stockholders to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Intent of Soho House's Other Directors and Executive Officers to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"The Special Meeting-Shares Held by Soho House's Directors and Executive Officers"
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"Other Transaction Agreements-Rollover and Support Agreements"
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Annex B-Form of Rollover and Support Agreement
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Recommendation of others. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Intent of Soho House's Other Directors and Executive Officers to Vote in Favor of the Merger"
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"Proposal 1: The Merger Proposal"
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"Proposal 2: The Adjournment Proposal"
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Item 13.
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Financial Statements
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Financial statements. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Selected Historical Consolidated Financial Data"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Book Value Per Share"
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"Important Information Regarding Soho House-Certain Financial and Other Information of Soho House"
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Annex L-Soho House's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 (without exhibits) (without exhibits)
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Annex M-Soho House's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2025 (without exhibits)
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Pro forma information. Not applicable.
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Item 14.
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Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used
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- (b) Solicitations or recommendations; Employees and corporate assets. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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"Special Factors-Background of the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board"
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"Special Factors-Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger"
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"Special Factors-Fees and Expenses"
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"The Special Meeting-Solicitation of Proxies"
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Item 15.
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Additional Information
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Golden Parachute Compensation. Not applicable.
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Other material information. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement, including all annexes thereto, is incorporated herein by reference.
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SOHO HOUSE & CO INC.
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By:
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/s/ Andrew Carnie
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Andrew Carnie
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EH MERGERSUB INC.
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EH PARENT LLC
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THE YUCAIPA COMPANIES LLC
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Yucaipa American Alliance (Parallel) III, LP, its sole stockholder
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