The board of directors of
The Directed Share Issues
The Directed Share Issues are comprised of two directed issues of new shares against cash payment, the first one amounting to 9,713,868 shares, based on the authorization granted by the extraordinary general meeting held on
The subscription price in the Directed Share Issues is
The reasons for the deviation from the shareholders' preferential rights are as follows. After careful consideration, the company has decided to carry out the Directed Share Issues without preferential rights for existing shareholders. This decision is based on a careful analysis of the company's current market situation and the board of directors' assessment that a rights issue would entail significant risks for the company and potentially also for the shareholders. The board of directors' assessment is based, among other things, on the current price of the company's shares and the market's demand for significant discounts, which in the case of rights issues make it challenging to ensure sufficient capital raising. A rights issue would most likely need to be carried out at a lower subscription price due to the discounts that have recently been offered in the market. Such a low subscription price could create distrust among both existing and new customers regarding the company's capabilities and the value of the services provided by the company.
The board of directors' assessment is further based on the fact that a rights issue would entail high costs and an administrative burden for the company, which, in light of the company's current financial situation, would entail a disproportionate strain on the company's resources. More specifically, a rights issue would extend the execution time and increase exposure to market risks compared to the Directed Share Issues, while the capital requirement is relatively limited and the costs of a rights issue would be significantly higher in relation to the capital raised. Furthermore, a rights issue would require significant guarantee commitments from one or more parties, which would be time-consuming given the current market volatility and would entail significant costs and/or additional dilution, depending on the type of remuneration provided for such guarantee commitments. Overall, a likely low subscription price, due to the current market situation, and a high cost and workload to raise the capital means that a rights issue is deemed not beneficial for the company or its shareholders.
Based on the above, the company's board of directors believes that the Directed Share Issues, without preferential rights for existing shareholders, will quickly strengthen the company's financial position at a low cost and thus enable continued growth and success, which benefits all shareholders. By carrying out Directed Share Issues, the company can adapt to market expectations and at the same time direct the capital injection to specific investors, some of whom being existing shareholders, who are prepared to support the company's long-term vision and growth plans. Further, the Investors have been selected on objective grounds to ensure that the Directed Share Issues can be carried out on favorable terms for the company. This strategy allows for a more flexible and efficient fundraising while preserving the company's room for maneuver and ability to focus on its strategic goals. The completion of the Directed Share Issues also enables a more sustainable and realistic path for raising capital considering the company's current financial conditions. Against this background, the board of directors has assessed that the Directed Share Issues without preferential rights is the most beneficial alternative for the company and best for all shareholders.
All participants in the Directed Share Issues have entered into subscription undertakings in regard to their subscribing of shares in Directed Share Issues. The subscription undertakings do not entitle any compensation for the subscribers. The subscription undertakings are not secured by bank guarantee, blocking funds, pledging or similar arrangements.
As the LEO issue falls under the provisions in Chapter 16 of the Swedish Companies Act (Sw. aktiebolagslagen (2005:551)), a valid resolution requires that it is approved by at least nine-tenths of the votes cast as well as of all shares represented at a general meeting of the Company. A notice of the Meeting will be announced through a separate press release and will also contain proposals on the amendment of the articles of association and a reduction of the share capital (as described below).
Reduction of the share capital
Due to large investments in the Company in recent years, conducted at low valuations, the Company’s share capital has grown to a needlessly high level. This high level of share capital puts an unnecessary strain on the Company. In light of this, the board of directors of the Company has proposed the Meeting to resolve on the reduction of the share capital by
“During the year we have taken several decisive measures, all with the purpose of ensuring profitable growth. These measures include the implemented cost-saving initiative, strong sales execution creating both a positive outlook for the fourth quarter of 2023, and exceptionally high order bookings with the highest ever remaining contracted recurring revenue (RCRR)." said
Changes in the share capital and the number of shares in the Company
Through the Directed Share Issues, the Company's share capital will increase by
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