aXichem publishes prospectus in connection with the rights issue

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aXichem AB (publ) (”aXichem” or the ”Company”) has produced an EU Growth Prospectus in Swedish (the ”Prospectus”) relating to the rights issue of shares announced on 23 February 2023 (the “Rights Issue”).

The Prospectus has today been approved and registered by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (the “SFSA”). The Prospectus is available on aXichem’s website (www.axichem.com) and Västra Hamnen Corporate Finance AB’s website (www.vhcorp.se). The Prospectus will also be available on the SFSA’s website (www.fi.se).

Financial advisers, legal advisers and issuing agent

Västra Hamnen Corporate Finance AB acts as financial adviser and Vinge acts as legal adviser to aXichem in connection with the rights issue. Nordic Issuing acts as issuing agent.

For further information:

Torsten Helsing, CEO, aXichem AB
Phone: +46 706 863 355. Email: torsten.helsing@axichem.com

Or visit: www.axichem.com

Certified advisor for aXichem is Västra Hamnen Corporate Finance AB.

The information was submitted, through the agency of the contact person, for publication on March 3, 2023, at 9:30 AM CET.

About aXichem

aXichem develops, patents and markets natural analogue industrial chemicals, i.e., synthetically produced substances that have similar and comparable properties to natural substances. The company's first product is phenylcapsaicin, which the company commercializes under two brands, aXiphen® and aXivite®, as an ingredient in animal feed and dietary supplements, respectively. The business is divided into three market areas with different applications for phenylcapsaicin: as an ingredient in feed for poultry, such as chicken and turkey; as an ingredient in food supplements for gut health, weight control and sports and exercise; and as an ingredient in food supplements for the bio-enhancement of curcumin and melatonin. aXichem is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. More information is available at www.axichem.com.

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This press release does not constitute an offer to, or an invitation to, acquire or subscribe for any securities in aXichem in any jurisdiction. The invitation to interested persons to participate in the Rights Issue will only take place through the Prospectus that the Company will publish in connection with the Rights Issue.

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This press release contains certain forward-looking information that reflects the Company's current view of future events as well as financial and operational development. Words such as "intends", "estimates", "expects", "may", "plans", "believes", "estimates" and other expressions that imply indications or predictions of future developments or trends, and are not based on historical facts, constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is inherently associated with both known and unknown risks and uncertainties because it is dependent on future events and circumstances. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance or development, and actual outcomes may differ materially from what is stated in forward-looking information.

Torsten Helsing, CEO, aXichem, Ph+46 70 686 33 55. Email: torsten.helsing@axichem.se

aXichem’s business idea is to develop, patent and market natural analogue industrial compounds. The Company primarily works with phenylcapsaicin a structural analogue of capsaicin with a wide range of applications, such as feed additives, nutraceuticals and certain pharmaceutical areas. aXichem’s shares are listed on NASDAQ First North Growth Market under AXIC A. Certified Adviser: Västra Hamnen Corporate Finance, www.vhcorp.se. Read more about aXichem at www.axichem.se