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Woodbois Limited
("Woodbois", the "Group" or the "Company")
Subscription of £1 million
Woodbois, is pleased to announce the successful
subscription of £1 million from new and existing shareholders. The
net proceeds of the fundraising will strengthen the Company's
balance sheet whilst providing additional funding to accelerate
exports of its product.
The increase of working capital strengthens the
Company's financial position, enhancing liquidity for timely
operational needs. It supports growth initiatives (for example
optimizing export to 50 containers a month), funding expansions and
innovation to drive future revenues. Increased working capital is
expected to improve operational efficiencies and cost management.
The Board believes this strategic move enhances stakeholder
confidence by demonstrating robust financial management and reduces
dependency on debt, providing flexibility to seize market
opportunities. The net proceeds will also help the Company fund the
registration process of its carbon credits trading
business.
Gross proceeds of £1 million (approximately
$1.3 million) have been raised by way of a subscription (the
"Subscription") of 357,142,857 new ordinary shares of 0.01p each in
the Company ("New Ordinary Shares") at a price of 0.28 pence per
New Ordinary Share (the "Subscription Price").
Axis Capital Markets Limited ('Axis') has
subscribed for the shares on behalf of its clients.
The New Ordinary Shares represent 9.05
per cent of the existing issued voting Ordinary Share capital of
the Company prior to the fundraise. Proceeds of the Subscription
will be used for general working capital purposes.
The New Ordinary Shares will, when issued, be
credited as fully paid and will rank pari passu in all
respects with each other and with the existing ordinary shares in
the capital of the Company, including, without limitation, the
right to receive all dividends and other distributions declared,
made or paid after the date of issue.
Subscription Agreements
The Company has entered into two
subscription agreements (the "Subscription Agreements") with
Axis. The Subscription Agreements contain terms and conditions and
Axis is entitled to terminate the Subscription Agreements at any
time prior to the relevant Admissions in certain
circumstances.
Share Capital
Application will be made to London Stock
Exchange plc for the admission of the New Ordinary Shares to
trading on AIM. It is expected that admission for 90,000,000
New Ordinary Shares and 267,142,857 New Ordinary Shares will
become effective on or before 8.00 a.m. on 10th October
and 18th October respectively ( the
"Admissions").
Following the Admissions, the Company's total
share issued capital will be 4,907,131,730 ordinary shares, which
will consist of 4,302,993,583 voting ordinary shares, 19,138,147
treasury shares and 585,000,000 non-voting ordinary shares. The
aforementioned figure of voting ordinary shares may be used by
shareholders in the Company as the denominator for the calculations
by which they will determine if they are required to notify their
interest in, or a change to, their interest in the Company under
the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and
Transparency Rules.
Chief Executive Officer Guido Theuns
said:
"The additional capital will enable us to
enhance our export capabilities and invest in innovative
initiatives like our carbon credits trading business. We are
grateful for the confidence shown by our shareholders and remain
committed to delivering sustainable growth and value."
Woodbois Limited
Guido Theuns, Executive Chair &
CEO
Johannes Bloemen, CFO
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+ 44 (0)20 7099 1940
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Canaccord Genuity (Nominated
Advisor)
Henry Fitzgerald O'Connor, Harry
Pardoe
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+ 44 (0)20 7523 8000
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Axis Capital Markets Limited (Joint
Broker)
Ben Tadd, Lewis Jones
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+44 (0) 203 026 0449
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About Woodbois:
Woodbois is a Guernsey-based company at
the forefront of the timber industry, committed to delivering
quality products and sustainable solutions. With a legacy of
innovation and a vision for the future, it strives to set industry
standards and exceed expectations. Please follow the Company
on X: @WoodboisLtd