fox e-mobility AG successfully concludes financing through mandatory convertible bonds for EUR 25 million
- New Financing secures next development steps for electric vehicle MIA 2.0
- Attractive conditions and further strengthening of equity base
- Atlas Capital Capital Markets Limited as an experienced investor in the electro mobility sector
Munich, April 22, 2021. fox e-mobility AG (ISIN: DE000A2NB551), a European electric vehicle company that specializes in the production, marketing and further development of compact electric cars in the lower price segment for individual passenger transport and logistical applications, reports on the first large Company financing agreement.
fox e-mobility AG has signed a framework agreement with the London-based asset management group, Atlas Capital Markets Limited (ACM), for a growth financing of up to EUR 25 million. The agreement provides for the issue of up to EUR 25 million (non-interest-bearing) mandatory convertible bonds within a time frame of up to three years. In the contract, ACM undertakes, under certain conditions, to subscribe to the convertible bonds issued by fox e-mobility AG. The bonds are privately placed without a prospectus. In addition, until December 30, 2022, when bonds are converted into shares, ACM has the right to purchase additional shares for 30% of the converted shares at an issue price of EUR 2.50. This not only means an additional strengthening of the equity base of fox e-mobility AG but also is a significant step to finance the development of the MIA 2.0. The management board and the supervisory board of fox e-mobility AG intend to resolve the issue of the first tranche of convertible bonds under the framework agreement in the foreseeable future.
Atlas Capital Markets Limited is based in London and has exclusive joint venture companies. Atlas special opportunities LLC and Arena structure private equity investments with U.S investment firm Arena Investors LP, an investment fund based in New York. Arena has around USD 2.2 bln under management.
The offer is made without a prospectus in accordance with Article 1, Paragraph 4 of the Prospectus Regulation (EU 2017/1129). There will be no public offer of the convertible bonds. The issue price per bond is 95 percent of the nominal amount and thus EUR 95,000.00 per bond. The conversion price per share is 95 percent of the average market price on the five consecutive trading days of the issuer's shares before submitting a notice of exercise
Philippe Perret, CEO of fox e-mobility AG, comments: "We are pleased about the transaction with Atlas Capital and thus financially secure the next development steps and milestones of fox e-mobility AG through this convertible. For us, ACM is a long-term and financially strong partner with a lot of know-how not only in the field of e-mobility. The financing gives us the impetus to move the company forward quickly. Fox e-moblity AG is a growth story in what is already a very large and rapidly growing market. The next few years will definitely bring the breakthrough for mass electromobility and our MIA 2.0 will contribute to this."
Mustapha Raddi, Managing Director, Atlas Capital Markets adds: "Our transaction with fox e-mobility AG is yet another investment in the electric mobility sector. Atlas have invested in the European EV sector since 2017 for example with Energica motor Spa or with our early investment in future nasdaq listed Helbiz micro-mobility. We believe in the fox e-mobility management team to deliver on their business plan and create value in the European EV sector. For us, fox e-mobility AG is an exciting and attractive investment with above-average return opportunities."
About fox e-mobility AG
fox e-mobility AG is a European electric vehicle company that specializes in the production, marketing and further development of compact electric cars in the lower price segment for both, individual passenger transport as well as logistical applications. The new MIA 2.0 model series is to be manufactured in Europe in cooperation with well-known suppliers to the electrical and automotive industries. The management team consists of seasoned managers and engineers from the world's largest automotive groups who have in-depth expertise and a comprehensive network for electromobility
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