Enzymatica AB: Updated time plan for the acquisition of Zymetech and the rights issue
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Lund on 17 March 2016
The estimated date for the completion of Enzymatica AB (publ)'s (the "Company") acquisition of Zymetech ehf. is 1 April 2016 as the Company and the sellers estimate that the conditions for completion will be satisfied during March 2016. The time plan for the rights issue means inter alia that an extra general meeting will be held on 14 April 2016 according to notice that has been published and that the last day of trading including subscription rights is 15 April 2016. The first day of trading excluding subscription rights is 18 April 2016.
On 28 January 2016, the Company's acquisition of the Icelandic company Zymetech ehf was announced. The transaction was approved by the extra general meeting in the Company on 15 February 2016. The Company and the sellers are now planning to complete the transaction on 1 April 2016 as the remaining conditions for completion are estimated to be satisfied during March 2016, including the obtainment of necessary governmental approvals.
Time plan
| 1 April | Completion of the Zymetech acquisition |
| 14 April | Extraordinary shareholders' meeting |
| 15 April | Last day of trading inclusive subscription rights |
| 18 April | First day of trading exclusive subscription rights |
| 19 April | Record date for participation in the rights issue |
| 20 April | Estimated date for publication of the prospectus |
| 21 April - 3 May | Trading in subscription rights |
| 21 April - 6 May | Subscription period |
| 11 May | Estimated day for announcement of outcome of the rights issue |
Further details on participation in the rights issue is set out in the notice that has been published and coming prospectus.
For more information, contact:
Fredrik Lindberg, CEO Enzymatica AB
Tel: +46 (0)708-86 53 70 | Email: fredrik.lindberg@enzymatica.com
About Enzymatica AB
Enzymatica is a life science company who develops and sells medical device products against infectious-related diseases. Over a short period the company has developed a unique oral spray for colds, ColdZyme®, and launched it on six markets. The product has become one of the leading articles for colds in Swedish pharmacies. Enzymatica's strategy is to continue growing by strengthening its position in existing markets and to expand to more geographical markets through well-established partners. The company is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and is listed on Nasdaq First North. For more information, please visit www.enzymatica.com.
Enzymatica's certified adviser is Erik Penser Bankaktiebolag.
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