UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
_________________________________
 
SCHEDULE TO
 
(Rule 14d-100)

TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
_________________________________

LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Name of Subject Company (Issuer))
__________________________________

BONITA MERGER SUB, L.L.C.
(Offeror)
A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of
 
VTECH HOLDINGS USA, L.L.C.
(Offeror)
An Indirect Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of
 
VTECH HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Offeror and Parent)
(Names of Filing Persons)
____________________________________

Class A Common Stock, Par Value $0.0001 Per Share
Class B Common Stock, Par Value $0.0001 Per Share

(Title of Classes of Securities)
____________________________________
 
52186N106

(CUSIP Number of Class A Common Stock)
 
None

(CUSIP Number of Class B Common Stock)
______________________________________

Nick Delany
Chairman
VTech Holdings USA, L.L.C.
1156 W. Shure Dr. #200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 400-3600
 
(Name, Address, and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices
and Communications on behalf of Filing Persons)
 
 
 

 
 
 

With copies to:
Richard V. Smith, Esq.
Mark W. Seneca, Esq.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
405 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 773-5700

CALCULATION OF FILING FEES


Transaction Valuation*
 
Amount of Filing fee*
Not applicable
 
Not applicable
 
*  Pursuant to General Instruction D to Schedule TO, a filing fee is not required in connection with this filing as it contains only preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.
 
 
£
Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

Amount Previously Paid: Not applicable.
 
Filing Party: Not applicable.
Form or Registration No.: Not applicable.
 
Date Filed: Not applicable.
     
 ý Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before` the commencement of a tender offer.    
     
 Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to which the statement relates:    
 
 
ý
third-party tender offer subject to Rule 14d-1.
     
 
£
issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4.
     
  £
going-private transaction subject to Rule 13e-3.
     
 
£
amendment to Schedule 13D under Rule 13d-2.
   
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the tender offer:  £
If applicable, check the appropriate box(es) below to designate the appropriate rule provision(s) relied upon:
 
£
Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer).
     
 
£
Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer).
     

 
 
 

 
This filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer for the outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("LeapFrog"), by Bonita Merger Sub, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("Bonita"), a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of VTech Holdings, L.L.C., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited, an exempted company incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability ("VTech"), to be commenced pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 5, 2016 by and among LeapFrog, Bonita and VTech.

The following documents related to the tender offer are attached as exhibits to this communication:

· Ammouncement of VTech filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited dated February 5, 2016; and
· Joint Press Release of VTech and  Leapfrog dated February 5, 2016.

Important Additional Information

The tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of Leapfrog has not yet commenced. This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Leapfrog common stock.  The solicitation and the offer to purchase shares of Leapfrog common stock will be made pursuant to an offer to purchase and related materials that VTech and certain of its affiliates intend to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

At the time the tender offer is commenced, VTech and certain of its affiliates will file a tender offer statement on Schedule TO with the SEC, and Leapfrog will file a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the tender offer.  The tender offer statement (including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other offer documents) and the solicitation/recommendation statement will contain important information that should be read carefully and considered before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer.  Both the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement will be mailed to Leapfrog shareholders free of charge.  A free copy of the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement is available to all Leapfrog stockholders by contacting [VTech/Leapfrog] at [email address] or by phone at [phone no.]. The tender offer statement and solicitation/recommendation statement (including all documents filed with the SEC) are free by accessing the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER, LEAPFROG STOCKHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ AND CONSIDER CAREFULLY THE SCHEDULE TO (INCLUDING THE OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND OTHER OFFER DOCUMENTS), THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 14D-9, EACH AS MAY BE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND ITS PARTIES.

Item 12. Exhibits.


Exhibit Number
 
Title and Description
 
99.1
 
 
Announcement of VTech filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited dated February 5, 2016
 
99.2
 
 
Joint Press Release of VTech and Leapfrog dated February 5, 2016



Exhibit 99.1
 
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

This announcement appears for information purpose only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for the securities of the Company.

 
(VTech graphic)
 
VTech Holdings Limited
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 303)

DISCLOSEABLE TRANSACTION
ACQUISITION OF LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC.
BY WAY OF MERGER

 
THE MERGER AGREEMENT
 
The Board is pleased to announce that the Company, the Purchaser (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) and Leapfrog entered into the Merger Agreement on 5 February 2016 (after trading hours) in relation to the Acquisition, pursuant to which the Purchaser shall, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, commence the Offer for the outstanding shares of Leapfrog, and subsequently, subject to the consummation of the Offer and the satisfaction of certain other conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, be merged with and into Leapfrog, and Leapfrog shall continue as the Surviving Corporation and shall succeed to and assume all the rights and obligations of the Purchaser and Leapfrog in accordance with the DGCL, as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company after the Closing. The Offer is made at a purchase price of US$1 per Target Share in cash, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately US$72 million.
 
LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS
 
As more than one of the applicable percentage ratios (as defined under Rule 14.04(9) of the Listing Rules) in relation to the Acquisition exceed 5% and all of them are less than 25%, the Acquisition constitutes a discloseable transaction for the Company under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules and is subject to notification and announcement requirements under the Listing Rules.
 
Shareholders and potential investors of the Company are urged to exercise caution when dealing in the Shares.  Further announcement in respect of the Acquisition will be made by the Company in the event that the Acquisition has been completed.

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INTRODUCTION

The Board is pleased to announce that the Company, the Purchaser (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) and Leapfrog entered into the Merger Agreement on 5 February 2016 (after trading hours) in relation to the Acquisition, pursuant to which the Purchaser shall, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, commence the Offer for the outstanding shares of Leapfrog, and subsequently, subject to the consummation of the Offer and the satisfaction of certain other conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, be merged with and into Leapfrog, and Leapfrog shall continue as the Surviving Corporation and shall succeed to and assume all the rights and obligations of the Purchaser and Leapfrog in accordance with the DGCL, as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company after the Closing.  The Offer is made at a purchase price of US$1 per Target Share in cash, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately US$72 million.  The principal terms of the Merger Agreement are as follows:

THE MERGER AGREEMENT

Date:
5 February 2016 (after trading hours)
 
Parties:
(i)  the Company;
 
(ii) the Purchaser, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company; and
 
(iii) Leapfrog.
 
 
Offer:
Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions to the Offer, the Purchaser shall commence the Offer for the outstanding Target Shares from Leapfrog's shareholders.  Unless extended as provided in the Merger Agreement, the Offer shall expire on the date that is twenty (20) business days after the commencement date of the Offer.
 
Merger:
Subject to the consummation of the Offer and the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, and in accordance with the DGCL, at the Effective Time, the Purchaser shall be merged with and into Leapfrog, whereupon the separate existence of the Purchaser shall cease, and Leapfrog shall continue as the Surviving Corporation and shall succeed to and assume all the rights and obligations of the Purchaser and Leapfrog in accordance with the DGCL, as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
 

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Consideration and Payment Terms:
Each Target Share shall automatically be converted into the right to receive US$1 per Target Share in cash, and all of such Target Shares shall cease to be outstanding, shall be cancelled and shall cease to exist at the Effective Time, and each certificate or non-certificated Target Share represented by book-entry that formerly represented any of the Target Shares (other than the dissenting shares and the cancelled shares) shall thereafter represent only the right to receive the Merger Consideration.
 
 
Each issued and outstanding share of the capital stock of the Purchaser shall be automatically converted into and become one newly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of common stock, par value of US$1 per share, of the Surviving Corporation.
 
At or prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall deposit with a paying agent for the benefit of the holders of the Target Shares, a cash amount in immediately available funds equal to the aggregate Merger Consideration.  At any time following the six month anniversary of the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation shall be entitled to require such paying agent to deliver to it any portion of aggregate Merger Consideration (including any interest received with respect thereto) not disbursed to holders of the Target Shares.  The payment of the Merger Consideration shall be satisfied by the Company's internal resources.
 
The Merger Consideration was determined through arm's length negotiations among the Parties by reference to, among other matters: (i) the value of the assets and business of Leapfrog; (ii) the prevailing share price of Leapfrog; and (iii) the factors set out in the section headed "Reasons for and Benefits of the Acquisition" below.
 
The net loss attributable to equity holders of Leapfrog for the periods immediately preceding the Acquisition are as follows:
 
   
For the six months
ended 30 September
For the year ended 31 March
   
2015
2014
2015
   
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(audited)
   
Approximately
Approximately
Approximately
   
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
 
Net loss
61.39
18.39
218.77
         
 
The audited total assets and net assets of Leapfrog were approximately US$260.19 million and US$206.53 million, respectively as at 31 March 2015.
 

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The authorized capital stock of Leapfrog consists of 180,000,000 shares of common stock $0.0001 par value, of which 139,500,000 shares are designated as Class A common stock (i.e. the Class A Common Shares) and 40,500,000 shares are designated as Class B common stock (i.e. the Class B Common Shares); and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock $0.0001 par value, of which 2,000,000 shares shall be designated Series A preferred stock.  As of 4 February 2016: (i) 66,589,763 Class A Common Shares were issued and outstanding, (ii) 7,443,843 Class A Common Shares were issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options to purchase shares of Leapfrog, (iii) 4,394,354 Class B Common Shares were issued and outstanding, and (iv) 2,314,280 restricted stock units representing the right to vest in and be issued Class A Common Shares were issued and outstanding.  As of the date of the Merger Agreement, no preferred stock has been issued. As of 4 February 2016, 8,075,738 Class A Common Shares were reserved for future issuance pursuant to the relevant equity, stock option and incentive plans of Leapfrog and 388,234 Class A Common Shares were reserved for future issuance pursuant to the relevant employee stock purchase plan of Leapfrog.
 
The Merger Consideration shall be US$1 per Target Share in cash, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately US$72 million.
 
Conditions to the Offer:
 
 
The obligation of the Purchaser to accept for payment any Target Shares are subject to satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including:
 
· there shall have been tendered and not validly withdrawn that number of Target Shares which, upon the consummation of the Offer, when added to any Target Shares beneficially owned by the Company and the Purchaser, would represent at least (A) a majority of the voting power of the sum of the aggregate voting power of the Class A Common Shares on a fully diluted basis; and (B) that number of outstanding Class B Common Shares as would allow the Company to satisfy paragraph (3) of, and lawfully consummate the Merger in accordance with, Section 251(h) of the DGCL;
 
· any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 relating to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement shall have expired or terminated; and
 
· any significant required governmental approval shall have been obtained.
 

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Furthermore, the Purchaser shall not be obligated to accept for payment, and shall not be obligated to pay for, any Target Shares tendered pursuant to the Offer and subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement, may delay the acceptance for payment of or payment for the Target Shares, unless, prior to the expiration of the Offer and before acceptance of such Target Shares for payment, among other things:
 
· the representations and warranties of Leapfrog as set out in the Merger Agreement shall be true and correct (subject to certain exceptions and qualifications);
 
· the covenants of Leapfrog contained in the Merger Agreement that are required to have been performed by Leapfrog prior to the expiration of the Offer shall have been performed in all material respects;
 
· any event, change, circumstance, occurrence, effect or state of facts shall have not occurred since the date of the Merger Agreement that, individually or in the aggregate,  shall have had, or would reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse effect;
 
· there shall have not been issued, since the date of the Merger Agreement, by any governmental body, an injunction that prohibits the consummation of the Offer, the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and there shall not be pending any legal proceeding brought by any governmental body that challenges the consummation of the Offer, the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement;
 
· there shall have not been enacted, entered, promulgated or enforced by any governmental body since the date of the Merger Agreement, and there shall not remain in effect, any law that makes illegal or otherwise prohibits the consummation of the Offer, the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement;
 
· holders of Target Shares representing 10% or more of the outstanding Target Shares shall not have demanded (and not withdrawn) appraisal under Section 262 of the DGCL with respect to such Target Shares;
 
· the Company shall have received from Leapfrog, its officers and the relevant third parties certain statements, certificates, letter in relation to certain operational and financial aspects of Leapfrog;
 
· the Merger Agreement shall not have been validly terminated in accordance with Section 7 of the Merger Agreement.
 
 

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Conditions to Closing of the  Merger:
The respective obligations of the Parties to effect the Merger are subject to the satisfaction (or to the extent permitted by Law, waiver by the relevant parties) at or prior to the Effective Time of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including that the Purchaser shall have accepted for payment and paid for all of the Target Shares validly tendered and not properly withdrawn pursuant to the Offer and other customary closing conditions.
 
Closing:
The Closing will take place at 10:00 am (Pacific time) on the date on which the Certificate of Merger is to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such other date and time as is jointly agreed by the Parties and specified in the Certificate of Merger.
 

REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE ACQUISITION

The Company is the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy to preschool and the world's largest manufacturer of cordless phones.  It also provides sought-after contract manufacturing services.  Leapfrog is the leading developer which designs and distributes electronic learning products with its well-known brand name "LeapFrog".  Through close collaboration and cooperation, the parties aim to leverage each other's expertise in respective areas of development, production and distribution of electronic learning products, thereby generating mutual benefits and enhancing the global strength of both parties.

The Directors are of the view that the Acquisition will bring synergistic benefits to the Company and will enhance its electronic learning products business worldwide.  As such, the Directors consider that the terms of the Merger Agreement are on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS

As more than one of the applicable percentage ratios (as defined under Rule 14.04(9) of the Listing Rules) in relation to the Acquisition exceed 5% and all of them are less than 25%, the Acquisition constitutes a discloseable transaction for the Company under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules and is subject to notification and announcement requirements under the
Listing Rules.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Chairman of the Company, Dr. Allan WONG Chi Yun ("Dr. WONG"), holds 866,676 Class A Common Shares, representing approximately 1.2% of the total issued share capital of Leapfrog as at the date of this announcement, as a beneficial owner.  To the best of the Directors' knowledge, information and belief, Leapfrog is not an associate (as defined under the Listing Rules) of Dr. WONG.

Other than the interests of Dr. WONG in the Class A Common Shares as disclosed above, to the best of the Directors' knowledge, information and belief, having made all reasonable enquiry, Leapfrog and its ultimate beneficial owners are third parties independent of the Company and its connected persons.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The Board wishes to emphasize that the Offer and the Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction (or to the extent permitted by Law, waiver by the relevant parties) of the conditions in the Merger Agreement.  Shareholders and potential investors of the Company are urged to exercise caution when dealing in the Shares.  Further announcement in respect of the Acquisition will be made by the Company in the event that the Acquisition has been completed.

STATEMENT ON CAUTIONARY FACTORS
Any statements made in this communication that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations and statements about the Company's proposed acquisition of Leapfrog, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such.  Forward-looking statements include statements that may relate to the Company's plans, objectives, strategies, goals, future events, the timing and success of the Offer and other information that is not historical information.  Factors that may materially affect such forward-looking statements include: the Company's ability to successfully complete the Offer for Leapfrog's shares or realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction; and the failure of any of the conditions to the Company's Offer to be satisfied.
The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation or responsibility to update or amend any of the information above except as otherwise required by law.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of Leapfrog has not yet commenced. This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of common stock of Leapfrog.  The solicitation and the offer to purchase shares of common stock of Leapfrog will be made pursuant to an offer to purchase and related materials that the Company and certain of its affiliates intend to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
At the time the Offer is commenced, the Company and certain of its affiliates will file a tender offer statement on Schedule TO with the SEC, and Leapfrog will file a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the Offer. The tender offer statement (including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other offer documents) and the solicitation/recommendation statement will contain important information that should be read carefully and considered before any decision is made with respect to the Offer. Both the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement will be mailed to the shareholders of Leapfrog free of charge. A free copy of the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement is available to all the shareholders of Leapfrog from a depository to be announced once the Offer commences. The tender offer statement and solicitation/recommendation statement (including all documents filed with the SEC) are free by accessing the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE OFFER, THE SHAREHOLDERS OF LEAPFROG ARE ADVISED TO READ AND CONSIDER CAREFULLY THE SCHEDULE TO (INCLUDING THE OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND OTHER OFFER DOCUMENTS), THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 14D-9, EACH AS MAY BE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND ITS PARTIES.

DEFINITIONS

In this announcement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions will have the following respective meanings:

"Acquisition" the acquisition of Leapfrog by way of the Offer and the subsequent Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement;

''Board'' the board of Directors of the Company;

"Class A Common Shares" shares of common stock $0.0001 par value in the share capital of Leapfrog designated as Class A common stock;

"Class B Common Shares" shares of common stock $0.0001 par value in the share capital of Leapfrog designated as Class B common stock;

''Company'' VTech Holdings Limited, an exempted company incorporated in Bermuda under the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda (as amended), the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange;

''connected persons'' has the meaning ascribed thereto under the Listing Rules;

"Certificate of Merger" a certificate of merger with respect to the Merger to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delware in such form as required by, and executed in accordance with, the applicable provisions of the DGCL;

"Closing" the closing of the Merger as contemplated under the Merger Agreement;

"DGCL" the Delaware General Corporation Law;

''Director(s)'' director(s) of the Company from time to time;

"Effective Time" being the effective time of the Merger, which shall be the date and time at which the Certificate of Merger has been duly filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such other date and time as is agreed by the Parties and specified in the Certificate of Merger;
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"Law" any federal, state, local or foreign law, statue, code, directive, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, judgement, writ, stipulation, award, injunction, decree, binding and enforceable guideline, binding and enforceable written policy, or rule of common law, in each case, of any governmental entity;

''Listing Rules'' the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange;

"Leapfrog" LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a company incorporated in the State of Delaware, the shares of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LF);

"Merger" a merger between the Purchaser and Leapfrog;

"Merger Agreement" an agreement and plan of merger dated 5 February 2016 entered into by and among the Company, the Purchaser and Leapfrog in relation to the acquisition of Leapfrog by way of the Offer and Merger;

''Merger Consideration'' US$1 per Target Share in cash;

"Offer" a tender offer for the outstanding Target Shares made by the Purchaser pursuant to the Merger Agreement;

''Parties'' the Company, the Purchaser and Leapfrog, each a ''Party'';

"Purchaser" Bonita Merger Sub, L.L.C., a corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware, on 1 February 2016 and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as at the date of this announcement;

''Shares'' ordinary shares of the Company;

''Shareholders" holders of the Shares;

"Surviving Corporation" after the Effective Time, Leapfrog shall continue as the surviving corporation and shall succeed to and assume all the rights and obligations of the Purchaser and Leapfrog in accordance with the DGCL, as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company;

''Stock Exchange'' The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited;

''Target Share(s)'' each issued and outstanding Class A Common Share and Class B Common Share, par value of US$ 0.0001 per share, of Leapfrog; and
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''US$'' United States of America dollars, the lawful currency of the United States of America.

By Order of the Board
VTech Holdings Limited
Allan WONG Chi Yun
Chairman







Hong Kong, 5 February 2016

As at the date of this announcement, the Executive Directors of the Company are Dr. Allan WONG Chi Yun (Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer), Dr. PANG King Fai and Mr. Andy LEUNG Hon Kwong. The Independent Non-executive Directors of the Company are Dr. William FUNG Kwok Lun, Mr. Michael TIEN Puk Sun, Dr. Patrick WANG Shui Chung and Mr. WONG Kai Man.


https://www.vtech.com/en/investors/
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Exhibit 99.2

  
(VTech graphic)
 
(LeapFrog graphic)           
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VTech to Acquire US based LeapFrog Enterprises

Hong Kong and Emeryville, California, 5 February 2016 – VTech Holdings Limited (VTech, HKSE: 303), a global leader in electronic learning products and cordless telephones, and LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc (LeapFrog, NYSE: LF), a leading developer of educational entertainment for children, today announced that the two companies have entered into a merger agreement whereby VTech will acquire LeapFrog.

VTech plans to acquire 100% of the outstanding common stock of LeapFrog through an all cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. In the tender offer, VTech will offer LeapFrog investors US$1.00 per share for LeapFrog's Class A and Class B shares, which represents a 75.4% premium over the closing price of LeapFrog's Class A shares on 4 February 2016. The total purchase consideration amounts to approximately US$72 million. VTech will fund the tender offer through internal resources.

The tender offer is expected to commence on or about 3 March 2016, and will be open for a minimum of 20 business days. The closing of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the merger agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. LeapFrog's Board has agreed to unanimously recommend to its stockholders that they tender their shares of LeapFrog common stock pursuant to the tender offer.

"We are delighted to have the LeapFrog brand joining VTech, bringing together two of the great names in children's learning and entertainment," said Allan Wong, Chairman and Group CEO of VTech Holdings Limited. "VTech has been a pioneer in the electronic learning toy category for 35 years. The acquisition will allow us to offer the broadest portfolio of products that enhances the education and development of children across the world, while bringing them fun and joy."
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"We believe this is a terrific opportunity for our employees, customers, and shareholders," said Bill Chiasson, the Chairman of LeapFrog's Board of Directors. "The acquisition and future investment by VTech will be instrumental to helping the LeapFrog brand achieve the mission of helping each child achieve their potential. Importantly, too, this transaction also rewards our shareholders with a significant premium from recent trading levels."

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About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in innovative solutions that encourage a child's curiosity and love of learning throughout their early developmental journey. For 20 years, LeapFrog has helped children expand their knowledge and imagination through award-winning products that combine state-of-the-art educational expertise led by the LeapFrog Learning Team, innovative technology, and engaging play – turning playtime into quality time. LeapFrog's proprietary learning tablets and ground-breaking developmental games, learn to read and write systems, interactive learning toys and more are designed to create personalised experiences that encourage, excite and build confidence in children. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionised technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Lean more at www.leapfrog.com.

About VTech
VTech is the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy to preschool and the world's largest manufacturer of cordless phones. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1976, VTech has been a pioneer in the electronic learning toy category with cutting-edge and innovative products that provide fun and learning to children across the world. By leveraging the decades of success, VTech continues to provide a diverse collection of telecommunication products that elevate the consumer experience with state-of-the-art technology and design.  The Group is also one of the world's leading electronic manufacturing service providers, offering world-class, full turnkey services to customers in a number of product categories. The Group's mission is to design, manufacture and supply innovative and high quality products in a manner that minimises any impact on the environment, while creating sustainable value for its stakeholders and the community. For more information, please visit www.vtech.com.
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Statement on Cautionary Factors
Any statements made in this communication that are not statements of historical fact including, but not limited to, statements about VTech's and LeapFrog's beliefs and expectations and statements about VTech's proposed acquisition of LeapFrog, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that may relate to VTech's and LeapFrog's plans, objectives, strategies, goals, future events, the timing and success of the tender offer and other information that is not historical information.  Factors that may materially affect such forward-looking statements include: VTech's ability to successfully complete the tender offer for LeapFrog's shares or realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction; and the failure of any of the conditions to VTech's tender offer to be satisfied.
VTech and LeapFrog do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation or responsibility to update or amend any of the information above except as otherwise required by law.
Important Additional Information
The tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of LeapFrog has not yet commenced. This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of LeapFrog common stock.  The solicitation and the offer to purchase shares of LeapFrog common stock will be made pursuant to an offer to purchase and related materials that VTech and certain of its affiliates intend to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
At the time the tender offer is commenced, the VTech and certain of its affiliates will file a tender offer statement on Schedule TO with the SEC, and LeapFrog will file a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the Offer. The tender offer statement (including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other offer documents) and the solicitation/recommendation statement will contain important information that should be read carefully and considered before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer. Both the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement will be mailed to LeapFrog stockholders free of charge. A free copy of the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement will be available to all LeapFrog stockholders from a depository to be announced once the tender offer commences.  The tender offer statement and solicitation/recommendation statement (including all documents filed with the SEC) are free by accessing the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER, LEAPFROG STOCKHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ AND CONSIDER CAREFULLY THE SCHEDULE TO (INCLUDING THE OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND OTHER OFFER DOCUMENTS), THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 14D-9, EACH AS MAY BE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND ITS PARTIES.

For media inquiries, please contact:

 
VTech Holdings Limited
Grace Pang, Head of Corporate Marketing
+852 26801703
grace_pang@vtech.com
 
 
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
Katie Zeiser, Public Relations
(510) 420-5331
kzeiser@leapfrog.com

For investor inquiries, please contact:

 
VTech Holdings Limited
Grace Pang, Head of Corporate Marketing
+852 26801703
grace_pang@vtech.com
 
LeapFrog Enterprise, Inc
Nancy Lee, Investor Relations
(510) 420-5150
 ir@leapfrog.com
 
 

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