MPI and Oncology Venture are merging – here are answers to When, How, and What
Hoersholm, Denmark, June 13, 2018 – Oncology Venture AB (OV:ST) (“OV” or the “Company”) and Medical Prognosis Institute (MPI.ST) (“MPI”) today informed about details regarding the merger between MPI and Oncology Venture
On the basis of the joint merger plan adopted by the boards of Medical Prognosis Institute A/S (“MPI”) and Oncology Venture Sweden AB (“OV”) on March 9, 2018, General Meetings were held on May 30, 2018 in MPI and OV where it was unanimously decided by the represented shareholders in both companies to approve the merger plan between MPI and OV.
Under Swedish law, a compulsory two month creditor notice period will follow after the shareholder approvals. During this period, known and unknown creditors of OV may oppose the merger. The creditor notice period is expected to expire on August 8, 2018. In connection with the expiration of the creditor notice period, registration of the merger and the actual exchange of shares are to take place. The shares in the merged company are expected to be ready for trading on Nasdaq First North in or around the first half of September, 2018.
You can continue to trade OV shares until the last trading day of OV shares on Spotlight Stock Market (“Spotlight”) (previously named AktieTorget). The last trading day in OV shares is currently expected to take place on or around 31 August, 2018. Since MPI will be the continuing company, you can continue to trade in MPI shares on Nasdaq First North as normal.
On or around August 29, 2018 MPI and OV will issue a press release designating the last trading day in OV shares on Spotlight as well as the date of when the exchange of shares shall take place. The press release will be published at least five trading days before the exchange of shares.
Below you will find answers to common questions related to the merger
Q: What will be the name of the continuing company?
A: Although MPI will be the continuing entity we do believe that the “Oncology Venture” name is the most representative for what we do. After the exchange of shares has taken place, the name of the continuing company will be changed from “Medical Prognosis Institute A/S” to “Oncology Venture A/S”. The continuing company will continue to be listed on Nasdaq First North.
Q: Why is MPI the continuing company?
A: As mentioned above, the shares in MPI are listed on Nasdaq First North. We believe that this is the stock exchange platform that suits our company best. The listing on Nasdaq First North also makes it easier when potentially moving the continuing company to the Nasdaq Stockholm main market. In addition, the technical complication going the opposite way also pointed towards that the continuing company would be MPI.
Q: Can I continue to buy and sell shares in MPI and OV?
A: Yes, you can continue to buy and sell shares in MPI as normal. You can also continue to buy and sell shares in OV until the last trading day in OV shares on Spotlight takes place. The last trading day in OV shares is currently expected to take place on or around 31 August, 2018. MPI and OV will on or around August 29, 2018 issue a press release designating the last trading day in OV shares on Spotlight as well as the date of when the exchange of shares shall take place.
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Q: Do I have any practical responsibilities as shareholder in regard to the exchange of shares?
A: As a shareholder in MPI and OV you are not required to take any practical actions in regard to the exchange of shares. The exchange of shares will take place automatically in or around the first half of September, 2018. After completion of the merger, OV will be dissolved and de-registered by the Swedish Companies Registration Office.
Q: When was the exchange ratio between the shares decided?
A: The exchange ratio was decided by the boards of OV and MPI as stated in the joint merger plan dated March 9, 2018. The exchange ratio was also published in a joint press release announcing the merger on March 9, 2018. For each OV share, shareholders in OV will receive 1.8524 shares in MPI (1.8524:1). MPI shareholders will keep the share volume that they currently hold.
Q: How was the exchange ratio between the OV and MPI shares decided?
A: The exchange ratio was decided based on the trading volume-weighted market capitalisations of MPI and OV during a 4-week period in January and February, 2018 and the total number of outstanding shares in the companies. In relation to the exchange ratio, the board of MPI has obtained an independent valuation report plan from EY, reflecting their opinion that the consideration for the shares in OV is fair and reasonable. The board of OV has obtained a separate fairness opinion from KPMG Transactional Advisors, reflecting their opinion that the consideration for the shares in OV, from a financial point of view, is fair to the shareholders of OV. For further details regarding the exchange ratio, please see the joint merger plan adopted by the boards of MPI and OV, available on: www.medical-prognosis.com and www.oncologyventure.com.
If you have additional questions please feel free to contact either of the companies directly on info@oncologyventure.com or info@medical-prognosis.com.
Updated timeline:
Announcement of the merger 9 March 2018
Registration of the merger plan 20 March 2018
Publication of the merger prospectus 30 April 2018
Shareholder approvals of the merger in both MPI and OV 30 May 2018
Expiry of creditor notice period 8 August 2018
Registration of the merger with the Danish Business Authority on or around 31 August 2018
Last trading day of OV shares on or around 31 August 2018
Exchange of shares on or around 4 September 2018
För ytterligare information, vänligen kontakta
Ulla Hald Buhl, operativ chef, ansvarig för IR & kommunikation Telefon: +45 2170 1049
E-mail: uhb@oncologyventure.com
Eller
Peter Buhl Jensen, VD Telefon: +45 21 60 89 22
E-mail: pbj@oncologyventure.com
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