CapMan Plc Stock Exchange Release
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The Board of Directors of CapMan has decided on a directed issue to complete the acquisition of
The Board of Directors of CapMan has today resolved on a directed issue of new CapMan shares for the purposes of the payment of the consideration to the sellers of Dasos (the "Sellers").
"I'm pleased to welcome Dasos as part of CapMan. The inclusion of sustainable timberland and natural capital investing positions CapMan as a leader in unlisted real asset strategies in the Nordics. Together, we can scale and expand Dasos' existing offering and pursue growth opportunities in sustainable investment. Dasos will form the core of the new
Directed issue of 17,672,761 new CapMan shares as consideration to the Sellers
The equity price for Dasos' shares is paid in shares of CapMan by a directed share issue and a cash consideration of MEUR 3.2. The Board of Directors resolved today on a directed issue of 17,672,761 new shares in CapMan for the Sellers ("Share Issue") based on the authorisation given by the General Meeting on
The shares issued and subscribed for in the Share Issue represent in aggregate approximately a 10.0% ownership in CapMan after the registration the new shares. Following the Share Issue, the number of CapMan shares totals 176,522,148. The share capital of CapMan is increased by
The sellers that are actively participating in Dasos' investment activities have committed to a 36-month transfer restriction starting from the Closing of the shares received from CapMan as consideration in connection with the Closing. The transfer restriction will be gradually lifted so that 90 per cent of these sellers' shares will be subject to the transfer restriction at the time of the Closing and the amount will reduce annually so that the remaining 70% will be released after the third year. Shares used for paying the additional earn-out consideration are subject to a transfer restriction for a period of 12 months from their issuance. The sellers committed to the transfer restriction account for approximately 69.65% of the total purchase price.
Following the Closing, CapMan will hold 100% of the votes in Dasos. Sellers retain rights to the carried interest income of existing funds under Dasos by retaining certain non-voting shares in Dasos.
The new shares are intended to be registered at the
Board of Directors
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Nasdaq Helsinki
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www.capman.com
Contact details:
Pia Kåll, CEO,
Linda Tierala, Director, IR & Sustainability,
About CapMan
CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics, it has built value in unlisted businesses, real estate, and infrastructure for over three decades. With approx. EUR 5 billion in assets under its management, its objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors. An example of this are the greenhouse gas reduction targets that it has set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario as well as a commitment to net zero GHG emissions by 2040. It has a broad presence in the unlisted market through its local and specialised teams. Its investment strategies cover minority and majority investments in portfolio companies and real estate, as well as infrastructure assets. It also provides wealth management solutions. Its service business includes procurement services. Altogether, CapMan employs approximately 180 professionals in Helsinki,
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