DGAP-News: hep global GmbH / Key word(s): Issue of Debt hep global GmbH: successful full placement of the 6.5% Green Bond 2021/2026 in the volume of EUR 25 million 2021-05-18 / 09:00 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. =---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hep global GmbH: successful full placement of the 6.5% Green Bond 2021/2026 in the volume of EUR 25 million Güglingen, 18 May 2021 - hep global GmbH, an international specialist for the development, realization and operational management of photovoltaic projects as well as investment manager for solar funds through subsidiaries, has successfully completed the public offering for its 6.5% Green Bond 2021/2026 (ISIN: DE000A3H3JV5). With EUR 25 million, the maximum issue volume was fully placed with institutional and private investors. Thereof, EUR 3.677 million were subscribed via the subscription functionality "DirectPlace" of Deutsche Börse AG, which were fully allocated. The company will use the issue proceeds to finance additional growth. To this end, around 75% of the funds are intended for financing the acquisition of future photovoltaic projects in the early stage and active development phase, and around 25% as working capital for the development and expansion of hep. The successful issue was accompanied by Lewisfield Deutschland GmbH as financial advisor and Quirin Privatbank AG as bookrunner. "We are very pleased with the high demand from investors for our Green Bond. We regard the successful full placement as a strong vote of confidence in our business model and our growth strategy. For this, we would like to express our sincere thanks. We would also like to thank our partners, who supported us with our debut bond, and especially our staff, who contribute significantly to the fact that hep has excellent foundations for further sustainable growth," explains Christian Hamann, founder and CEO of hep global GmbH. Key data of the Green Bond 2021/2026 Issuer hep global GmbH Financial instrument Green Bond (classified by imug/SPO) Issue volume Up to EUR 25 million Placed volume EUR 25 million ISIN / WKN DE000A3H3JV5 / A3H3JV Coupon 6.5% p.a. Issue price 100% Denomination EUR 1,000 Value date 18 May 2021 Term 5 years: 18 May 2021 to 18 May 2026 (exclusive) Interest payment Semi-annually, in arrears on 18 November and 18 May of each year (for the first time in 2021) Redemption date 18 May 2026 Redemption price 100% Status Unsubordinated, unsecured Special termination . From 19 May 2024 at 102% of the nominal amount rights of the Issuer . From 19 May 2025 at 101% of the nominal amount . Change of control . Cross default . Negative pledge . Prohibition of distributions up to EUR 5.5 million in equity in 2021, up to EUR 11 million Termination rights of in equity in 2022 and up to EUR 15 million in equity from 2023 bondholders and . Distribution limitation to 50% of the amount exceeding the respectively applicable equity covenants threshold . Violation of the retention agreement for shareholder loans . Transparency obligation . Positive pledge Applicable law German law . EU Growth prospectus approved by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur ("CSSF") in Luxembourg with notification to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority ("BaFin") in Prospectus Germany and the Austrian Financial Market Authority ("FMA") . The approval of the prospectus shall not be construed as an endorsement of the securities offered. Stock exchange segment Open Market of Deutsche Börse AG ("Freiverkehr" of Frankfurt Stock Exchange) Financial advisor Lewisfield Deutschland GmbH Bookrunner Quirin Privatbank AG Important note: This publication does not constitute a prospectus. This publication is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. The securities which are the subject of this publication were offered by the issuer exclusively in the Federal Republic of Germany, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Republic of Austria by way of a public offer. Outside the Federal Republic of Germany, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Republic of Austria, no public offer was made. The public offer is closed.
The securities will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the current views, expectations, assumptions and information of the management of hep global GmbH. Forward-looking statements should not be construed as a promise of future results and developments and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Various factors could cause actual future performance or events to differ materially from those described in these statements, and neither the company nor any other person accepts any responsibility for the accuracy of the opinions expressed in this release or the underlying assumptions. The company does not assume any obligations to update any forward-looking statements. Moreover, it should be noted that all forward looking statements only speak as of the date of this release and that the company does not assume any obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward-looking statement or to conform any such statement to actual events or developments. The company and its affiliates expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update, review or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Press contact: Laura Müller Römerstraße 3 D-74363 Güglingen Phone: +49 7135 93446-613 E-mail: presse@hep.global www.hep.global
Investor contact: Thomas Tschirf Römerstraße 3 D-74363 Güglingen Phone: +49 7135 93446-0 E-mail: greenbond@hep.global www.hep.global
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Language: English Company: hep global GmbH Römerstraße 3 74363 Güglingen Germany Phone: +49 (0)7135 93446 - 0 E-mail: info@hep.global Internet: www.hep.global ISIN: DE000A3H3JV5 WKN: A3H3JV EQS News ID: 1197481 End of News DGAP News Service =------------
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