Vimian announces final outcome in the oversubscribed rights issue
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The final outcome of the rights issue in Vimian Group AB (publ) ("Vimian") of up to approximately SEK 1,633 million (the “Rights Issue”) shows that 60,940,208 ordinary shares have been subscribed for with subscription rights. The remaining 4,362,416 ordinary shares have been allotted to those who have subscribed for ordinary shares without subscription rights. Approximately 137 per cent of the Rights Issue has been subscribed for. The Rights Issue is thus oversubscribed, and Vimian will receive proceeds amounting to approximately SEK 1,633 million before issue costs.
- The outcome shows that 60,940,208 ordinary shares, corresponding to approximately 93 per cent of the shares offered in the Rights Issue, have been subscribed for with subscription rights. The remaining 4,362,416 ordinary shares that were not subscribed for with subscription rights have been allocated to those who have subscribed for shares without subscription rights in accordance with the principles set out in the prospectus. The outcome shows that approximately 137 per cent of the Rights Issue has been subscribed for. The Rights Issue is thus oversubscribed and the guarantee undertaking from Vimian's largest shareholder Fidelio Vet Holding AB will not be utilized.
- As confirmation of allotment of ordinary shares subscribed for without subscription rights, a settlement note will be sent to those who have been allotted ordinary shares, which is expected to be made on 5 April 2024. No notice will be sent to those who have not been allotted ordinary shares. Subscribed and allotted shares shall be paid for in cash in accordance with the instructions on the settlement note. Nominee-registered shareholders will receive notice of allotment and payment in accordance with the procedures of the respective nominee.
- Vimian will through the Rights Issue receive proceeds amounting to approximately SEK 1,633 million before issue costs. Through the Rights Issue, Vimian's share capital will increase with SEK 108,902.337580, from SEK 762,316.373064 to SEK 871,218.710644 by the issue of 65,302,624 new ordinary shares. The number of shares in Vimian after the Rights Issue will amount to 522,420,998 (of which 509,542,790 ordinary shares and 12,878,208 class C shares).
- The last day of trading in paid subscription shares (BTA) is 10 April 2024. The new ordinary shares subscribed for with and without subscription rights are expected to start trading at Nasdaq First North Growth Market from and including 16 April 2024.
- Vimian intends to use the net proceeds from the Rights Issue to act on value-creative acquisition opportunities in the near term.
Advisors
Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) and DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, Sweden Branch, are Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners and Advokatfirman Vinge KB is legal advisor to Vimian in connection with the rights issue.