Global law firm Ashurst is advising Peel Hunt LLP on the approximately £93.4 million recommended cash offer for AIM listed company The Fulham Shore Plc (the "Fulham Shore") by Bidco, a newly incorporated company established as a fully owned subsidiary of the Tokyo Stock Exchange listed company TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation.

Fulham Shore currently owns two restaurant businesses trading under the Franco Manca and The Real Greek brands which operate a combined 97 restaurants in the UK and 2 internationally.

TORIDOLL and restaurant sector specialist fund Capdesia have agreed to partner in relation to the Acquisition, with the intention to bring their unique combination of industry expertise and resources to grow the Franco Manca and The Real Greek brands across the UK and internationally.

The cash consideration payable by Bidco to Fulham Shore Shareholders pursuant to the Acquisition will be financed by equity financing to be provided by TORIDOLL and backed by a Sterling-denominated bank guarantee provided by MUFG Bank.

Peel Hunt is acting as financial adviser to Bidco, TORIDOLL and Capdesia.

The Ashurst team was led by partners Tom Mercer and Tim Rennie, assisted by associates Kirsty Huen and Roshni Mehra, and trainee Aoife Weir.

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Kirstin Munro

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Notes to editors:

Ashurst is a leading international law firm with world class capability and a prestigious global client base. The firm's in-depth understanding of its clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service has seen it become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on all areas of commercial law. The firm's people are its greatest asset and it brings together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice clients need.

Ashurst has 31 offices in 18 countries and offers the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. With over 450 partners and a further 1,800 lawyers working across 11 different time zones, the firm is able to respond to clients wherever and whenever required. As a global team, Ashurst has a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

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