AAC Clyde Space is investigating the prerequisites for carrying out a directed new issue2020-10-15 AAC Clyde Space AB (publ) AAC Clyde Space AB (publ) ("AAC" or the "Company") has mandated Erik Penser Bank to investigate the prerequisites to carry out a directed new issue of a maximum of 19 241 551 shares (the "Directed Issue") through an accelerated bookbuilding procedure (the "Bookbuilding Procedure"). Through the Bookbuilding Procedure, that begins immediately after the publication of this press release, the subscription price for the new shares in the Directed Issue will be determined. The Bookbuilding Procedure will be completed before the trading begins on Nasdaq First North Growth Market on October 16, 2020. The completion of the Directed Issue is subject to that the Board of Directors of AAC resolves to issue the new shares that is part of the Bookbuilding Procedure pursuant to the authorization granted at the Annual General Meeting on June 2, 2020.
The Board may at any time choose to suspend, extend, or shorten the Bookbuilding Procedure and refrain from resolving to carry out the Directed Issue. By determining the subscription price in the Directed Issue through the Bookbuilding Procedure, it is the Board's assessment that the subscription price is determined corresponding to prevailing market terms.
AAC operates in an industry in strong structural growth and the Board's assessment is that AAC has a promising opportunity to become a global leading supplier of advanced subsystems and complete satellites as well as in the field of operating launched satellites and delivery of data from wholly owned constellations, so-called "Space-as-a- Service" missions ("SaaS").
With the acquisitions of Hyperion Technologies BV, communicated on October 7, 2020, and of SpaceQuest Ltd, communicated on October 15, 2020, two profitable companies, AAC has strengthened its offering in advanced subsystems and secured a significant capability within SaaS and expanding the geographical reach of the ACC Group. In combination with the Company's existing operations in Uppsala and Glasgow, which are currently being expanded with satellite manufacturing in Uppsala and a series manufacturing line in Glasgow AAC now has a unique position for continued growth and archiving profitability on a Group level.
In order to fully capitalize and optimize on market opportunities, the Board makes the assessment that AAC will benefit from raising additional capital. AAC intends to use the potential proceeds from the Directed Issue to expand the Company's business development capacity, development of a new highly integrated and software defined platform and the expansion of the highly profitable SaaS business line. The reasons for deviating from the shareholders' preferential right refers to the preference to execute capitalization in a time and cost-effective manner.
Advisors
Erik Penser Bank AB is financial advisor and Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB is legal advisor to AAC in connection with the Directed Issue. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please visit: www.aac-clyde.space or contact: CEO Luis Gomes [email protected] CFO Mats Thideman, [email protected], mobile +46 70 556 09 73
The information in this press release is such that AAC Clyde Space AB (publ) shall announce publicly according to the EU Regulation No 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 19:05 CET on 15 October 2020.
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AAC-Clyde-Space-press-release-2020-10-15-ENG.pdf ABOUT AAC CLYDE SPACE The group AAC Clyde Space offers turnkey solutions and services from mission design to on-orbit operations, including reliable customizable satellite platforms in the range of 1 to 50 Kg and a full range of subsystems for cube and small satellites. With unrivalled flight heritage and end-to-end service, AAC Clyde Space enables customers to reach their mission goals through a single, trusted point of contact.
AAC Clyde Space's shares are traded on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market. Erik Penser Bank AB, e-mail [email protected], telephone +46 8 463 83 00, is the Certified Adviser.
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Publication or distribution of this press release may be subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions and individuals in the jurisdictions in which this press release has been published or distributed should inform themselves of and comply with such legal restrictions. This press release does not constitute an offer of, or invitation to acquire or subscribe for, any securities of AAC in any jurisdiction.
This press release does not constitute and is not part of an offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States. The securities referred to herein may not be sold in the United States without being registered or exempt from registration under the US Securities Act of 1933, as in current wording ("Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States without being registered or being exempt from registration or are included in a transaction that is not covered by registration under the Securities Act. There is no intention to register any securities referred to here in the United States or to make a public offering regarding the securities in the United States. The information in this press release may not be released, published, copied or distributed, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or to the United States, Canada, Japan, South Africa or Australia or any other jurisdiction where the publication, publication or distribution of the information would not comply with laws and regulations or would require a prospectus, registration or other measures than those required by Swedish law. Measures contrary to these instructions may constitute a violation of applicable securities legislation.
This press release is not a prospectus within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation") and has not been approved by any regulatory authority in any jurisdiction. AAC has not accepted any offer to the public of securities in any Member State of the EEA and no prospectus has been produced or will be produced in connection with the Directed Issue. In each EEA Member State, this notice is addressed only to "qualified investors" in that Member State as defined in the Prospectus Regulation.
In the United Kingdom, this document and other material are distributed and directed in relation to the securities described herein only, and any investment or investment activity to which this document relates is only available to and will be available only to, "qualified investors" who are (i) persons with professional experience in investment matters falling within the definition of "investment professionals" in Article 19 (5) of the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order"); or (ii) persons with a high net worth covered by Article 49 (2) (a) - (d) of the Order (all such persons are collectively referred to as "relevant persons"). In the United Kingdom, any investment or investments to which this notice relates are only available to and will only involve relevant persons. Persons who are not relevant persons should not take action based on this press release and not or act or rely on it.
Forward-looking statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect AAC's intentions, assessments or current expectations and goals for AAC's future operations, financial situation, development, liquidity, earnings, prospects, expected growth, strategies and opportunities and the markets in which AAC operates. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the fact that they contain words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "refer", "can", "plan", "appreciate", "should" , "Could", "aim" or "maybe" or, in each case, negatives thereof, or similar, expressions. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on various assumptions, many of which in turn are based on additional assumptions. Although AAC considers the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, it can provide no assurance that they will occur or prove to be accurate. As these statements are based on assumptions or estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties, the actual results or results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements which are the result of many factors. Such risks, uncertainties, unforeseen events and other significant factors may cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied herein by such forward-looking statements. AAC does not warrant that the assumptions behind the forward-looking statements in this press release are error-free and assumes no responsibility for the future fulfillment of the statements made in this press release or any obligation to update or revise the statements in this press release.
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