Irisity AB (publ) announces outcome in the rights issue
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Irisity AB (publ) (“Irisity” or the “Company”) today announces the outcome in the rights issue of units which was announced on October 1, 2024 (the “Rights Issue”). The subscription summary shows that 4,773,602 units, corresponding to approximately 56.8 percent of the Rights Issue, were subscribed for with the exercise of unit rights. In addition, 178,579 units, corresponding to approximately 2.1 percent of the Rights Issue, were subscribed for without the support of unit rights. Overall, subscription commitments and guarantee commitments constitute approximately 80.0 percent of the Rights Issue. As a result, 1,770,813 units, corresponding to 21.1 percent of the Rights Issue, will be subscribed for through the fulfilment of guarantee commitments. Through the Rights Issue the Company initially receives approximately SEK 56.5 million before off-sets and issuing costs. Upon full exercise of all included warrants of series 2024/2025:1 (the “Warrants”) within the framework of issued units, the Company may receive an additional maximum of approximately SEK 10.1 million.
The subscription period of the Rights Issue ended on November 27, 2024, and the subscription summary indicates that 4,773,602 units, corresponding to approximately SEK 40.1 million or approximately 56.8 percent of the Rights Issue, were subscribed for through the exercise of unit rights, and 178,579 units were subscribed for without the exercise of unit rights, corresponding to approximately SEK 1.5 million or approximately 2.1 percent of the Rights Issue. Overall, subscription commitments and guarantee undertakings constitute approximately 80 percent of the Rights Issue. Thereby, 1,770,813 units, corresponding to approximately SEK 14.9 million, or approximately 21.1 percent of the Rights Issue, will be subscribed for through the fulfilment of guarantee commitments. Through the Rights Issue the Company receives approximately SEK 56.5 million before off-sets and issuing costs.
Units subscribed for without the exercise of unit rights will be allocated according to the principles set out in the prospectus published by the Company on November 8, 2024. Notification of allocation of units subscribed for without the support of unit rights will be sent shortly to those who have been allocated units through a settlement note. Shareholders registered with a nominee will be notified of their allocation in accordance with the nominee’s procedures. Each unit in the Rights Issue consists of seven (7) new shares and one (1) Warrant.
With the acquisitions of Ultinous Zrt and Agent Vi, Irisity looks forward to future opportunities and the company's ability to manage various market uncertainties. The growing global implementation of AI solutions for surveillance and security offers the Company future growth opportunities. Together with strategic investments in the Company's AI Open Platform and new generative AI capabilities, Irisity is well-positioned to become a leader in software and licenses for video analytics software.
Irisity intends to use the net proceeds to finance the repayment of bridge loans, upcoming market expansion including new generative AI usage, and general working capital needs.
Share capital and number of shares
Through the Rights Issue, the share capital in the Company increases by SEK 4,235,486.22, from SEK 6,050,694.24 to SEK 10,286,180.46, through the issuance of 47,060,958 shares. The number of shares thus increases from 67,229,936 to 114,290,894 shares. The dilution amounts to approximately 41.2 percent. Upon full exercise of all included Warrants, the share capital will increase by an additional SEK 605,069.46, to SEK 10,891,249.92, through the issuance of 6,722,994 shares. The number of shares thereby increases to 121,013,888 shares, corresponding to an additional dilution of approximately 5.6 percent.
Trading in BTU, new shares and Warrants
Trading in paid subscribed units (“BTU”) will be conducted on Nasdaq First North Growth Market until the Rights Issue has been registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office and the BTUs have been converted into shares and Warrants. The last day of trading with BTUs is expected to take place on or around December 9, 2024.
The first day of trading with new shares and Warrants is expected to commence on or around December 13, 2024.
Compensation for guarantee commitments
Approximately 43.7 percent of the Rights Issue was covered by guarantee commitments. Guarantee commission will be paid in cash or trough newly issued shares and Warrants amounting to twelve (12) percent of the guaranteed amount.
Compensation to the guarantors who choose to receive guarantee commission in the form of shares and Warrants in the Company, will be paid in the form of a directed set-off issue. The subscription price for shares issued as guarantee commission is set at SEK 1.20 per share, which corresponds to the subscription price in the completed Rights Issue. The warrants are issued free of charge.
A possible resolution on a directed set-off issue to the guarantors will be announced through a separate press release.
Warrants
The first day of trading with the Warrants is expected to commence on or around December 13, 2024. The exercise period for the Warrants runs from May 27, 2025, to June 10, 2025. The subscription price upon the exercise of Warrants is SEK 1.50 per share. Upon full exercise of all Warrants within the framework of issued units, the Company may receive an additional maximum of approximately SEK 10.1 million.
Advisors
Irisity has mandated Penser by Carnegie, Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) and Advokatfirman Vinge KB as financial and legal advisors respectively in connection with the Rights Issue.
For further information, please contact:
Keven Marier, CEO, Irisity AB, +46 771 41 11 00, keven.marier@irisity.com.
About Irisity
Irisity's AI Open Platform enhances any camera and video management system by integrating a choice of advanced AI and video metadata management featuring hybrid architecture, built-in anonymization, and flexible deployment (on-premises, cloud, or hybrid). Globally trusted in over 3000 locations, our platform delivers real-time, efficient, and precise data, augmenting human decisions to improve safety, operational efficiency and organizational intelligence.
The Irisity AB (publ) share is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, with the ticker IRIS, the Company's Certified Adviser is Carnegie Investment Bank AB.
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