Varengold Bank AG: Planned capital increase with indirect subscription right in the ratio 2:1

03.07.2018

Varengold Bank AG / Key word(s): Corporate Action/AGM/EGM
Varengold Bank AG: Planned capital increase with indirect subscription right in the ratio 2:1

03-Jul-2018 / 14:49 CET/CEST
Disclosure of an inside information acc. to Article 17 MAR of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG.
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Hamburg, 3rd July 2018 - The Management Board and the Supervisory Board of Varengold Bank AG (Symbol: VG8) plan to propose to the Annual General Meeting on 21st August 2018 an increase of equity against cash contributions under the granting of an indirect subscription right for existing shareholders. The company's equity capital shall be increased from currently EUR 6,210,423.00 against cash contributions by up to EUR 3,105,211.00 to up to EUR 9,315,634.00. The up to 3,105,211 new shares shall carry dividend rights for the financial year 2018. The subscription price shall not be more than twenty percent lower than the stock market price and shall be fixed at a later date. The convening of the Annual General Meeting with the management's resolution proposals will be published in mid July 2018 in the German Federal Gazette and will be made available on the company's website.
The planned strengthening of the equity capital basis is planned to enable an expansion of business activities on a solid foundation.
 
 
 
Dr Bernhard Fuhrmann                          Frank Otten
Board member                                     Board member
 
 
 
 
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Forward-looking statements
 
This communication contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Future results may differ materially from those currently expected, namely due to various risk factors and uncertainties such as changes in the business, economic and competitive situation, fluctuations in exchange rates, uncertainties regarding legal disputes or investigations, and the availability of financial resources. The reader should therefore not over-rely on these statements, particularly in connection with contracts or investment decisions. Varengold Bank AG assumes no responsibility for updating the forward-looking statements contained in this communication.



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