The subscription period in Spermosens’ rights issue of units begins today
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Today, 11 November 2024, is the first day of the subscription period in Spermosens AB:s (publ) (“Spermosens” or the “Company”) issue of a maximum of 283,607,120 units, corresponding to a maximum of 2,268,856,960 shares, 567,214,240 warrants of series TO 5, and 1,134,428,480 warrants of series TO 6 with preferential rights for existing shareholders at a subscription price of SEK 0.08 per unit, corresponding to 0.01 per share (the “Rights Issue”). The subscription period in the Rights Issue runs between 11 November - 25 November 2024. Please note that certain banks and nominees may have an earlier deadline for submitting applications for subscriptions of units in the Rights Issue. Shareholders are therefore encouraged to check with their bank or nominee to confirm whether an earlier deadline applies.
Summary of the Rights Issue
- One (1) existing share entitles to one (1) unit right and one (1) unit right entitle the holder to subscribe for one (1) unit in the Company. Each unit consists of eight (8) new shares, two (2) warrants of series TO 5, and four (4) warrants of series TO 6.
- The Rights Issue comprises a maximum of 283,607,120 units, corresponding to a maximum of 2,268,856,960 shares, 567,214,240 warrants of series TO 5, and 1,134,428,480 warrants of series TO 6. Upon full subscription in the Rights Issue, Spermosens will initially receive approximately SEK 22.7 million before deduction of issue costs. In the event that all warrants of series TO 5 and TO 6 issued in the Rights Issue are exercised for subscription of shares, the Company will receive maximum additional proceeds of approximately SEK 22.7 million before deduction of issue costs.
- The subscription price in the Rights Issue is SEK 0.08 per unit, corresponding to SEK 0.01 per share. The warrants are issued free of charge.
- The subscription period in the Rights Issue runs between 11 November - 25 November 2024.
- One (1) warrant of series TO 5 entitles the holder to subscribe for one (1) new share in the Company during the period 2 June – 16 June 2025. The subscription price for the subscription of shares by exercise of warrants of series TO 5 will correspond to 70 percent of the volume-weighted average price paid for the Company's share during the period from and including 19 May 2025 to and including 30 May 2025, however not lower than the share's quota value, and not higher than SEK 0.01, corresponding to 100 percent of the subscription price per share in the Rights Issue. One (1) warrant of series TO 6 entitles the holder to subscribe for one (1) new share in the Company during the period 30 November – 14 December 2026. The subscription price for the subscription of shares by exercise of warrants of series TO 6 will correspond to 70 percent of the volume-weighted average price paid for the Company's share during the period from and including 16 November 2026 to and including 27 November 2026, however not lower than the share's quota value, and not higher than SEK 0.015, corresponding to 150 percent of the subscription price per share in the Rights Issue.
- Warrants of series TO 5 and TO 6 are expected to be admitted to trading on Spotlight Stock Market in close connection with the registration of the Rights Issue with the Swedish Companies Registration Office and the conversion of BTU (paid subscribed unit) to ordinary shares and warrants.
For more information on the Rights Issue, including the complete terms and conditions, please refer to the information memorandum available on Spermosens' website (www.spermosens.com), Eminova Fondkommission's website (www.eminova.se), and Spotlight Stock Market's website (www.spotlightstockmarket.com).
Timeline for the Rights Issue
11 November – 25 November 2024: Subscription period
11 November – 20 November 2024: Trading in unit rights (UR)
11 November 2024 until the Rights Issue is registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office: Trading in BTUs
27 November 2024: Expected announcement of the outcome in the Rights Issue
Advisors
Eminova Partners Corporate Finance AB act as financial advisor and Eminova Fondkommission AB has been appointed as issuing agent, in connection with the Rights Issue.
For more information please contact:
Tore Duvold, VD
About Spermosens
Spermosens AB is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to advancing fertility treatments through innovative diagnostic solutions. Based in Sweden, Spermosens specializes in developing cutting-edge technologies that improve fertility outcomes and simplify the treatment process for individuals and couples facing infertility challenges. The proprietary JUNO-Checked product aims to enhance the precision and effectiveness of fertility diagnostics, ultimately helping more people achieve their dream of parenthood. Committed to scientific excellence and patient care, Spermosens collaborates with leading research institutions and commercial partners to bring transformative solutions to the market. The company's shares are listed on the Spotlight Stock Market. The shares have ISIN code SE0015346424 and are traded under the short name SPERM. For more information, see www.spermosens.com
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