ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROPOSAL TO CONCLUDE A PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND A MARKET UPDATE
New strategic shareholder Synergia Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd, based in India, a long-time partner and supplier of NattoPharma, has expressed interest to become a significant shareholder in NattoPharma, by investing MNOK 7,0 directly in the company. Through discussions with the Board, the negotiated share price for a transaction is NOK 12,50. After the completion of a private placement of 560 000 new shares, Synergia will be a 3,1% shareholder and the 7th largest. To facilitate and execute this transaction, the board will invite the shareholders to an extraordinary general assembly, since