Aroundtown SA (IRSH)
Aroundtown SA announces successful placement of 84 million new shares from
capital increase resulting in EUR 600.6 million in gross proceeds
15-Jul-2019 / 23:37 CET/CEST
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*AROUNDTOWN SA ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT OF 84 MILLION NEW SHARES FROM
CAPITAL INCREASE RESULTING IN EUR 600.6 MILLION IN GROSS PROCEEDS*
*Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 15 July 2019, 23:00 CET*
Following an accelerated book building process on 15 July 2019, Aroundtown
SA ('*Aroundtown*' or the '*Company*') will increase the Company's total
share capital from EUR 11,395,742.61 to EUR 12,235,742.61 through the issue
of 84 million new shares (the '*New Shares*'). The offer price per New Share
was fixed at EUR 7.15, resulting in EUR 600.6 million in gross proceeds. The
New Shares were successfully placed by way of a private placement.
The New Shares were offered to institutional investors by means of a private
placement outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the
U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the '*Securities Act*') and in the
United States only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified
institutional buyers ('*QIBs*') within the meaning of and in reliance on
Rule 144A under the Securities Act in compliance with any applicable
securities laws. The Existing Shares and the New Shares have not been and
will not be registered under the Securities Act.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the capital increase
primarily to fund the Company's growth strategy.
*About the Company*
Aroundtown SA (symbol: AT1), trading on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange, is the largest listed and highest rated (BBB+ by S&P) German
commercial real estate company. Aroundtown invests in income generating
quality properties with value-add potential in central locations in top tier
European cities mainly in Germany/NL.
Aroundtown SA (ISIN: LU1673108939) is a public limited liability company
(société anonyme) established under the laws of the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register
(Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés, Luxembourg) under number B217868,
having its registered office at 1, Avenue du Bois, L-1251 Luxembourg, Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg.
*Contact *
Timothy Wright
T: +352 285 7741
E: info@aroundtown.de
www.aroundtown.de [1]
*Disclaimer *
This announcement may not be published, distributed or transmitted, directly
or indirectly, in the United States (including its territories and
possessions), Canada, Australia or Japan or any other jurisdiction where
such an announcement would be unlawful, or to, or for the benefit of, U.S.
Persons. The distribution of this announcement may be restricted by law in
certain jurisdictions and persons into whose possession this document or
other information referred to herein should inform themselves about and
observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions
may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
This publication does not constitute an offer of securities for sale or a
solicitation of an offer to purchase securities of Aroundtown in the United
States, Germany or any other jurisdiction. Neither this announcement nor
anything contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in
connection with, any offer or commitment whatsoever in any jurisdiction. The
securities of Aroundtown may not be offered or sold in the United States or
to, or for the benefit of, U.S. Persons, absent registration or an exemption
from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
'*Securities Act*'). The securities of Aroundtown have not been, and will
not be, registered under the Securities Act. This publication is not an
extension of an offer in the United States for securities of Aroundtown. An
offer for the sale of the New Shares is not being made within the United
States or to, or for the account or benefit of, persons located or resident
in the United States or to, or for the benefit of, U.S. Persons.
In the United Kingdom, this document is only being distributed to and is
only directed at persons who (i) are investment professionals falling within
Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial
Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended) (the '*Order*') or (ii) are persons
falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (high net worth
companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) (all such persons together
being referred to as 'Relevant Persons'). This document is directed only at
Relevant Persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are
not Relevant Persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this
document relates is available only to Relevant Persons and will be engaged
in only with Relevant Persons.
In member states of the European Economic Area ('*EEA*') which have
implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a '*Relevant Member State*'),
this announcement and any offer if made subsequently is directed exclusively
at persons who are '*qualified investors*' within the meaning of the
Prospectus Directive ('*Qualified Investors*'). For these purposes, the
expression '*Prospectus Directive*' means Directive 2003/71/EC as amended,
including by Directive 2010/73/EU, and includes any relevant implementing
measure in the Relevant Member State and the expression '*2010 PD Amending
Directive*' means Directive 2010/73/EU.
No action has been taken that would permit an offering of the securities or
possession or distribution of this announcement in any jurisdiction where
action for that purpose is required. Persons into whose possession this
announcement comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe
any such restrictions.
This information contains forward-looking statements that are based upon
current views and assumptions of the Aroundtown management, which were made
to its best knowledge. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the
earnings position, profitability, performance or the results of Aroundtown
or the success of the housing industry to differ materially from the
earnings position, profitability, performance or the results expressly or
implicitly assumed or described in these forward-looking statements. In
consideration of these risks, uncertainties and other factors, persons
receiving these documents are advised not to unreasonably rely on these
forward-looking statements. Aroundtown does not assume any obligation to
update such forward-looking statements and to adjust them to any future
results and developments.
*Information to Distributors *
Pursuant to EU product governance requirements, the shares have been subject
to a product approval process, under which each distributor has determined
that such shares are: (i) compatible with an end target market of retail
investors and investors who meet the criteria of professional clients and
eligible counterparties, each as defined in MiFID II; and (ii) eligible for
distribution through all distribution channels as are permitted by MiFID II.
Any distributor subsequently offering the shares is responsible for
undertaking its own target market assessment in respect of the New Shares
and determining appropriate distribution channels.
ISIN: LU1673108939, XS1227093611, XS1336607715, XS1403685636,
XS1449707055, XS1532877757, XS1540071724, XS1586386739,
XS1649193403, XS1700429308, XS1715306012, XS1761721262,
XS1815135352, XS1753814141, CH0398677689, XS1857310814
Category Code: IOE
TIDM: IRSH
LEI Code: 529900H4DWG3KWMBMQ39
Sequence No.: 13481
EQS News ID: 841623
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