Ovzon announces outcome of the fully guaranteed rights issue of approximately SEK 154 million

Ovzon AB (publ) (“Ovzon” or the “Company”) hereby announces the final outcome of the fully guaranteed share rights issue (the "Rights Issue") for which the subscription period ended 16 June 2020. The outcome of the Rights Issue shows that 3,731,882 shares, corresponding to approximately 97 percent of the offered shares, were subscribed for by exercise of subscription rights. Additionally, subscription applications corresponding to 2,066,473 shares, corresponding to approximately 54 percent of the offered shares, have been received for subscription without exercise of subscription rights. The Rights Issue have in total been subscribed for by 150 percent. This means that the guarantee undertakings made in the Rights Issue have not been utilized. The Company will through the Rights Issue receive approximately SEK 154 million before deduction of costs related to the Rights Issue. 

Outcome of the Rights Issue

The rights issue comprised a total of 3,853,724 shares in the Company and the subscription period ran from 2 June to 16 June 2020. The final outcome shows that the Rights Issue was subscribed for a total of 150 percent, of which approximately 97 percent was subscribed with subscription rights and approximately 54 percent subscribed for without subscription rights. This means that the guarantee undertakings made in the Rights Issue have not been utilizied. The Company will receive approximately SEK 154 million through the Rights Issue before deduction of costs related to the Rights Issue.

Allotment

The 121,842 shares subscribed for without subscription rights have been allocated to subscribers in accordance with the principles set out in the prospectus published by the Company on 1 June 2020. Notice of allotment to the persons subscribing for shares without subscription rights is distributed on 18 June 2020. Such allotted shares shall be paid in cash in accordance with the instructions on the settlement note. Trustee-registered shareholders receive notification of allotment and payment in accordance with the respective trustee's procedures. Only those who receive allocation will be notified.

Shares and share capital

Through the Rights issue, the share capital of Ovzon will increase with SEK 385,372.40, from SEK 4,239,096.40 to SEK 4,624,468.80 and the total number of shares will increase with 3,853,724 shares, from 42,390,964 shares to 46,244,688 shares.

Trading with BTA takes place on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market until the conversion of BTA into shares after the Rights Issue has been registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office. The new shares are expected to be listed for trading on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market around 29 June 2020.

Advisers

Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) is financial adviser and Baker McKenzie is legal adviser to the Company in connection with the rights issue.

FNCA Sweden AB, +46(0)8-528 00 399, info@fnca.se, is Certified Adviser to the Company.

For further information, please contact:

Magnus René, VD
mre@ovzon.com
+1 781 266 6957

Johan Brandt, CFO
jbr@ovzon.com
+46 703 69 33 00

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This announcement does not identify or suggest, or purport to identify or suggest, the risks (direct or indirect) that may be associated with an investment in the Company. The information contained in this announcement is for background purposes only and does not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may be placed for any purpose on the information contained in this announcement or its accuracy or completeness. Carnegie is acting for Ovzon in connection with the Rights Issue and no one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than Ovzon for providing the protections afforded to its clients nor for giving advice in relation to the Rights Issue or any other matter referred to herein.

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Information to distributors

Solely for the purposes of the product governance requirements contained within: (a) EU Directive 2014/65/EU on markets in financial instruments, as amended (“MiFID II”); (b) Articles 9 and 10 of Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2017/593 supplementing MiFID II; and (c) local implementing measures (together, the “MiFID II Product Governance Requirements”), and disclaiming all and any liability, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, which any “manufacturer” (for the purposes of the MiFID II Product Governance Requirements) may otherwise have with respect thereto, the shares in Ovzon have been subject to a product approval process, which has determined that such shares are: (i) compatible with an end target market of retail investors and investors who meet the criteria of professional clients and eligible counterparties, each as defined in MiFID II; and (ii) eligible for distribution through all distribution channels as are permitted by MiFID II (the “Target Market Assessment”). Notwithstanding the Target Market Assessment, Distributors should note that: the price of the shares in Ovzon may decline and investors could lose all or part of their investment; the shares in Ovzon offer no guaranteed income and no capital protection; and an investment in the shares in Ovzon is compatible only with investors who do not need a guaranteed income or capital protection, who (either alone or in conjunction with an appropriate financial or other adviser) are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of such an investment and who have sufficient resources to be able to bear any losses that may result therefrom. The Target Market Assessment is without prejudice to the requirements of any contractual, legal or regulatory selling restrictions in relation to the Rights Issue.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Target Market Assessment does not constitute: (a) an assessment of suitability or appropriateness for the purposes of MiFID II; or (b) a recommendation to any investor or group of investors to invest in, or purchase, or take any other action whatsoever with respect to the shares in Ovzon.

For additional information please contact

Magnus René, CEO, mre@ovzon.com, +1 781 266 6957

Johan Brandt, CFO, jbr@ovzon.com, +46 70 369 33 00

Ovzon is revolutionizing mobile broadband via satellite providing global coverage with the highest bandwidth through the smallest terminals. Founded in 2006, Ovzon develops end-to-end solutions meeting the growing demand of mobile broadband connectivity for customers with high performance requirements.
Ovzon’s combination of advanced proprietary satellite technology and unique ultra-small terminals answers the needs for mobile users to connect anywhere and transmit large amounts of data. Customers include Government, Defense, Media, Maritime, Aviation and NGOs using highly mobile platforms. Our dedicated and experienced team ensures a premium service for our demanding global customers.
The company has offices in Stockholm in Sweden and Bethesda (MD) and Tampa (FL) in the United States. Ovzon is publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market