Speqta’s sale of Rahalaitos to Sambla has today been completed
As previously announced Speqta AB (publ) (“Speqta”) has entered into an agreement with Nordic Capital owned Sambla Group AB (“Sambla”) to sell the leading loan broker in Finland, Eone Oy (“Rahalaitos”) by divestment of all shares in the subsidiary Rahalaitos (the “Transaction”). Closing of the Transaction has taken place today.
At closing the purchase price of approximately EUR 40.4 million (EUR 37.5 million cash free basis) was paid. In connection with closing Speqta further repaid all outstanding bank loans to the bank.
The additional payment in the Transaction of maximum EUR 8.0 million is paid later based on achieved revenue and EBITDA of Rahalaitos for the period from 1 November 2021 up to and including 31 October 2022.
The CEO of Speqta, Fredrik Lindros, comments:
“This is the largest deal in Speqta's history. With cash and cash equivalents amounting to almost SEK 300 million and no interest-bearing debts we have several exciting strategic opportunities in front of us. At the same time as we are conducting a strategic review, we are focusing on the work of receiving the best outcome possible of the earnout.”
The information in this press release has been released through the agency of the below person, to be published December 1, 2021 at 16:30 CET.
For further information:
Fredrik Lindros
VD Speqta AB (publ)
fredrik.lindros@speqta.com
+46 723 10 66 66
About Speqta
Speqta offers the best performance-based lead generation-platforms using data and AI, and shall grow organically and though acquisition in new and current markets. The company has two business areas, Speqta AdTech and Speqta Content & Comparison. The company is listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm under the ticker "SPEQT". The company's Certified Adviser is Västra Hamnen Corporate Finance AB, telephone number: +46 40 20 02 50, e-mail: ca@vhcorp.se
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