Delivery Hero AG: Placement price for new shares issued in connection with existing stock option program and sold for option holders has been set

DGAP-News | 12 Mar 2018

DGAP-News: Delivery Hero AG / Key word(s): Capital Increase

12.03.2018 / 22:12
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Delivery Hero AG: Placement price for new shares issued in connection with existing stock option program and sold for option holders has been set

Berlin, March 12, 2018 - As announced today, the management board of Delivery Hero AG ("Delivery Hero"), with the consent of the supervisory board, resolved to issue new shares under exclusion of shareholders' subscription rights with regard to the existing stock option program for current and former employees, directors and supporters of Delivery Hero and its subsidiaries. 1,366,311 new ordinary registered shares ("New Shares"), representing approx. 0.75% of Delivery Hero's share capital, will be issued to beneficiaries of the stock option program who have exercised their stock options. Delivery Hero's share capital will be increased by an amount of EUR 1,366,311 from EUR 182,498,900 to EUR 183,865,211.

1,263,111 of these New Shares have been placed with institutional investors through an accelerated bookbuilt offering upon direction and for the benefit of certain beneficiaries, mainly former employees, directors and supporters, inter alia, so that they can finance the exercise prices and income taxes. The placement price for the New Shares was set at EUR 38,50. UniCredit Bank AG acted as Sole Bookrunner on the share placement.

 

Disclaimer

This publication constitutes neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy any securities. The securities have already been sold.

This publication may not be published, distributed or transmitted, directly or indirectly, in the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Canada, Japan or Australia or any other jurisdiction where such announcement would be unlawful. The distribution of this announcement may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and persons who are in possession of this document or other information referred to herein should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. 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 Delivery Hero AG or of any of its subsidiaries in the United States of America, 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 referred to herein may not be offered or sold in the United States of America in the absence of registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act'). The securities of Delivery Hero AG have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act.

In the United Kingdom, this announcement 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 must not be acted on, or relied upon, 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 which have implemented Directive 2003/71/EC and any amendments thereto, in particular, Directive 2010/73/EU, this announcement and any offer, if made subsequently, is directed exclusively at persons who are 'qualified investors' within the meaning of the Prospectus Directive.

No action has been taken that would permit an offering or acquisition of the securities or a distribution of this announcement in any jurisdiction where such action would be unlawful. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions.

This release may contain forward looking statements, estimates, opinions and projections with respect to anticipated future performance of Delivery Hero AG ("forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "believes," "estimates," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "may," "will" or "should" or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on the current views, expectations and assumptions of the management of Delivery Hero AG and involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements included herein only speak as at the date of this release. We undertake no obligation, and do not expect to publicly update, or publicly revise, any of the information, forward-looking statements or the conclusions contained herein or to reflect new events or circumstances or to correct any inaccuracies which may become apparent subsequent to the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We accept no liability whatsoever in respect of the achievement of such forward-looking statements and assumptions.

In connection with the transaction described above (the 'Placement'), UniCredit Bank AG is acting exclusively for Delivery Hero AG. It will not regard any other person as its clients in relation to the transaction and will neither be responsible nor provide protection to anyone other than Delivery Hero AG, nor will it provide advice to anyone other than Delivery Hero AG in relation to the Placement, the contents of this announcement or any other matter referred to herein.

In connection with the Placement, UniCredit Bank AG and any of its affiliates, acting as investors for their own accounts, may subscribe for or purchase securities of Delivery Hero AG and may otherwise deal for their own accounts. Accordingly, references to the securities issued or sold should be read as including any issue, offer or sale to UniCredit Bank AG and any of its affiliates acting as investors for their own accounts. In addition UniCredit Bank AG or its affiliates may enter into financing arrangements and swaps with investors in connection with which UniCredit Bank AG (or its affiliates) may from time to time acquire, hold or dispose of Delivery Hero AG's shares. UniCredit Bank AG does not intend to disclose the extent of any such investment or transactions otherwise than in accordance with any legal or regulatory obligations to do so.

Neither UniCredit Bank AG nor any of its directors, officers, employees, advisers or agents accepts any responsibility or liability whatsoever for or makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information in this announcement (or whether any information has been omitted from the announcement) or, with limited exception, other information relating to Delivery Hero AG, its subsidiaries or associated companies, whether written, oral or in a visual or electronic form, and howsoever transmitted or made available or for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this announcement or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith.




Contact:
Bodo v. Braunmühl
Head of Corporate Communications


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