Press Release: Zodiac Partners II, LLC Launches a $46 million Tender Offer to Acquire Destination XL Group, Inc. for $0.82 Per Share in Cash

Dow Jones
May 12
Urges DXL Shareholders to Secure Significant and Immediate Cash Value by 
Tendering 
 
   into Zodiac's Offer 
 
   West Palm Beach FL, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zodiac Partners II, 
LLC an acquisition entity of Camac Fund, today announced that it is 
commencing an all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of 
Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG) for $0.82 per share. This 
price implies an approximately 26% premium above DXL's closing share 
price of $0.6513 per share as of May 11(th) , 2026. The total 
transaction value is approximately $46 million. 
 
   Compelling All-Cash Alternative 
 
   Zodiac's proposal provides shareholders with the opportunity to realize 
immediate all-cash value, in contrast to the inherent uncertainty and 
risk associated with DXL's proposed all-stock Full Beauty Brands merger. 
Full Beauty Brands is a formerly bankrupt company, and we believe this 
proposed merger with DXL would add harmful complexity, a new management 
team and a large debt burden in a very uncertain macro environment. 
Zodiac's offer represents certainty of value and does not rely on future 
projections of synergy. 
 
   Go-Forward Timeline after Private Board approach 
 
   To date, DXL has refused to provide Zodiac access to a data room or the 
customary information required to complete confirmatory diligence. 
Zodiac Partners has previously approached the board privately with a 
detailed take-private proposal, however, after brief conversations, 
multiple requests for diligence access have been rebuffed and the 
current offer is therefore based solely on publicly available 
information. Notwithstanding this lack of access, Zodiac Partners 
remains fully prepared to proceed immediately and is confident it can 
execute a Definitive Agreement within 45 days of being granted 
appropriate access. 
 
   Financing 
 
   Zodiac Partners II, LLC has secured a conditional financing commitment 
from Eclipse Business Capital. The proceeds from the conditional 
financing commitment, together with Zodiac's equity commitment, will be 
sufficient to pay 100% of the purchase consideration, any required 
refinancing of DXL's debt, and associated transaction fees and expenses. 
Zodiac's equity commitment is fully committed and not subject to 
conditions. The conditional financing commitment from Eclipse Business 
Capital includes customary diligence-related conditionality, reflecting 
the practical reality that full binding commitments cannot be obtained 
without access to non-public information. Zodiac is confident that with 
appropriate diligence access, these conditions can be satisfied within 
the 45-day timeline. 
 
   "After surveying the landscape and speaking with other DXL stockholders, 
we've come to appreciate the fantastic work the DXL team has done to 
weather a difficult macro environment. We continue to be open to 
constructive engagement with everyone involved and believe that DXL is 
more resilient and better suited as a private stand-alone company. We 
believe our offer to be superior to the proposed transaction with Full 
Beauty Brands and are pleased to offer shareholders an all-cash 
alternative at a large premium to the share price," said Ziggy Gokea of 
Zodiac Partners II LLC. 
 
   Terms 
 
   The offer and withdrawal rights are scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM, 
Eastern Time $(ET)$, at the end of June 19(th) , 2026, unless the offer is 
extended. The full terms, conditions and other details of the tender 
offer are set forth in the offering documents that the Purchaser is 
filing today with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). 
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP is acting as legal counsel to Zodiac 
Partners II, LLC. 
 
   Zodiac Partners II, LLC, which is sometimes also referred to as the 
"Purchaser," intends to complete a back-end short-form merger at the 
same price quickly after the tender offer expires, subject to the terms 
of the offer, but it might also acquire control and not merge out 
stockholders who do not tender. The proposed transaction is subject to a 
financing contingency. 
 
   In addition, the Purchaser reiterates that it intends to pursue all 
options to complete a transaction, including potentially nominating 
directors for election at DXL's Annual Meeting. 
 
   Forward-Looking Statements 
 
   This communication contains forward-looking statements. Statements that 
are not historical facts, including statements about beliefs, 
expectations, targets, goals, regulatory approval timing and nominating 
directors are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on 
plans, estimates, expectations and/or goals at the time the statements 
are made, and readers should not place undue reliance on them. In some 
cases, readers can identify forward-looking statements by the use of 
forward-looking terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," 
"opportunity," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," 
"predict," "potential," "target," "goal," or "continue," or the negative 
of these terms or other comparable terms. Forward-looking statements 
involve inherent risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that 
a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ 
materially from those contained in any such forward-looking statements. 
Such factors include but are not limited to: the ultimate outcome of any 
possible transaction between the Purchaser and DXL, including the 
possibility that the parties will not agree to pursue a business 
combination transaction or that the terms of any definitive agreement 
will be materially different from those proposed; uncertainties as to 
whether DXL will cooperate with the Purchaser regarding the proposed 
transaction; the Purchaser's ability to consummate the proposed 
transaction with DXL; the conditions to the completion of the proposed 
transaction, including the receipt of any required stockholder approvals 
and any required regulatory approvals; and the Purchaser's ability to 
finance the proposed transaction. In addition, if the Purchaser 
consummates the tender offer but does not acquire 100% of the 
outstanding DXL stock through a merger or otherwise, the remaining DXL 
stockholders will face risks, including: the substantial indebtedness 
the Purchaser expects to incur in connection with the proposed 
transaction and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service 
and repay such debt; the possibility that operating costs, customer loss 
and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in 
maintaining relationships with employees, customers or suppliers) may be 
greater than expected following the proposed transaction or the public 
announcement of the proposed transaction; the Purchaser's ability to 
retain certain key employees; and general economic conditions that are 
less favorable than expected. The Purchaser cautions that 
forward-looking statements should not be relied on as predictions of 
future events, and these statements are not guarantees of performance or 
results. Forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date 
each statement is made. The Purchaser does not assume any obligation to 
update any of these statements in light of new information or future 
events, except to the extent required by applicable law. 
 
   Important Additional Information and Where to Find It 
 
   This communication is for informational purposes only and does not 
constitute a recommendation, an offer to purchase or a solicitation of 
an offer to sell DXL securities. Zodiac Partners II, LLC (the 
"Purchaser") filed a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO with the SEC 
on the date hereof, and DXL will file a Solicitation/Recommendation 
Statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the tender offer with the 
SEC. Investors and security holders are urged to carefully read the 
Tender Offer Statement (including the Offer to Purchase, the related 
Letter of Transmittal and certain other tender offer documents, as each 
may be amended or supplemented from time to time), and the 
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement when available, as these materials 
contain important information that investors and security holders should 
consider before making any decision regarding tendering their common 
stock, including the terms and conditions of the tender offer. The 
Tender Offer Statement, Offer to Purchase, Solicitation/Recommendation 
Statement and related materials are filed with the SEC, and investors 
and security holders may obtain a free copy of these materials and other 
documents filed by the Purchaser and DXL with the SEC at the website 
maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Tender Offer 
Statement and other documents that the Purchaser file with the SEC will 
be made available to all investors and security holders of DXL free of 
charge from the information agent for the tender offer: 
 
   Investor Contacts 
 
   Saratoga Proxy Consulting LLC 
 
   520 8th Avenue 14th Floor 
 
   New York, NY 10018 
 
   toll-free telephone: +1 (212) 257-1311 
 
   info@saratogaproxy.com 
 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

May 12, 2026 09:36 ET (13:36 GMT)

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