Anora Group Plc: Notification pursuant to Chapter 9, section 5 of the Securities Markets Act
Anora Group Plc Stock Exchange Release 2 September 2021 at 2:45 pm EET
Anora Group Plc: Notification pursuant to Chapter 9, section 5 of the Securities Markets Act
Anora Group Plc has on 2 September 2021 received a notification pursuant to Chapter 9, section 5 of the Securities Markets Act ("SMA") according to which Stein Erik Hagen’s controlled corporation Canica AS has received as merger consideration 15 137 926 shares in Anora Group. Following the receipt of the merger consideration Stein Erik Hagen’s indirect ownership of Anora Group shares and voting rights has exceeded the threshold of 20 per cent on 1 September 2021.
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% of shares and voting rights |
% of shares and voting rights through financial instruments | Total of both in % | Total number of shares and voting rights of issuer | |
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 22.41 | 22.41 | 67 553 624 | |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) |
Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached:
A: Shares and voting rights
| Number of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights | |||
| Class/type of shares | Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) | Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) |
| FI4000292438 | 15 137 926 | 22.41 | ||
| SUBTOTAL A | 15 137 926 | 22.41 | ||
Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
| Name | % of shares and voting rights | Total of both |
| Stein Erik Hagen | - | - |
| Tvist 1 AS | - | - |
| Canica AS | 22.41 | 22.41 |
ANORA GROUP PLC
Contact:
Tua Stenius-Örnhjelm, Investor Relations, tel. +358 40 748 8864
Distribution:
Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd
Oslo Børs
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Anora is a leading wine and spirits brand house in the Nordic region and aglobalindustry forerunner in sustainability. Our market-leading portfolio consists of our own iconic Nordic brands and a wide range of prominent international partner wines and spirits. We export to over 30 markets globally. Anora Group also includes Anora Industrial and logistics company Vectura. In 2020, Anora’s aggregate net sales were EUR 640 million and the company employs about 1,100 professionals. Anora’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki and Euronext Oslo.