Cline Scientific AB (publ) announces outcome of the rights issue

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Cline Scientific AB (publ) ("Cline" or the "Company") today, August 2, 2023, announces the outcome of the rights issue of shares which was announced by press release on June 12, 2023 (the "Rights Issue"). The Rights Issue has been subscribed for a total of approximately 66.8 percent, of which approximately 48.4 percent was subscribed for with the support of unit rights and approximately 18.4 percent was subscribed for without the support of unit rights. Through the Rights Issue, Cline receives approximately SEK 6.1 million before deduction of issue costs. The proceeds from the Rights Issue will primarily be used to enable continued operation and continued development of the StemCART project.

Outcome of the Rights Issue

The subscription period in the Rights Issue ended on July 31, 2023. In total, 25,738,461 shares, divided into 2,171,946 class A shares and 23,566,515 class B shares, were subscribed for with and without support of subscription rights, corresponding to approximately 66.8 percent of the Rights Issue. 18,662,738 shares were subscribed for with subscription rights, corresponding to approximately 48.4 percent, whereas 7,075,723 shares were subscribed for without subscription rights, corresponding to approximately 18.4 percent of the Rights Issue.

 

Through the Rights Issue, the Company receives approximately SEK 6.1 million before deduction of issue costs, which amount to approximately SEK 0.6 million.

 

Notice of allotment and delivery

Allotment of units subscribed for without subscription rights, has been carried out in accordance with the allotment principles set out in the memorandum that was published on June 22, 2023. Notification of the allotment of units subscribed for without unit rights, will be sent via a separate settlement note. Nominee shareholders receive notification of allotment in accordance with the respective nominee’s routines. 

 

Changes in share capital and number of shares

Through the Rights Issue, the number of shares in Cline increases by 25,738,461 shares, of which 2,171,946 class A shares and 23,566,515 class B shares, from 19,571,224 shares to 45,309,685 shares, and the share capital increases by SEK 2,573,846.10, from SEK 1,957,122.40 to SEK 4,530,968.50, corresponding to a dilution effect of approximately 56.8 percent.

 

“I am very happy to announce that our rights issue has been a great success. Thanks to our loyal shareholders and investors, led by our largest owner Patrik Sundh, we have strengthened our financial position and enabled exciting new opportunities for the future. Together, we have proven the power of our company and we look forward to continuing to grow and create value for all our stakeholders", CEO Hanne Evenbratt.

 

For more information, please contact:

Hanne Evenbratt, VD
E-post: [email protected]
Telefon: +46 704 88 79 23

Patrik Sundh, Styrelseledamot
E-post: [email protected]
Telefon: +46 0703585088

 

The company is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Redeye AB is Cline Scientific's Certified Adviser. The information was submitted for publication via the contact person listed above, at 1:31pm CEST on 02 August 2023.

 

About Cline Scientific

Cline Scientific develops advanced cancer diagnostics and regenerative medicine treatments. Cline’s unique patented surface nanotechnology provides solutions to critical challenges for cell-based products and process in Life Science. Cline is driving two projects through to a clinical stage, StemCART - a stem cell therapy for joint repair, and CellRACE- a cancer diagnostic to predict metastasis.

 

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