Ferratum Capital Germany GmbH / Key word(s): IPO
07.11.2014 17:23
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Ferratum prepares for IPO
Berlin, November 7, 2014 - Ferratum Oyj (together with its consolidated
subsidiaries hereafter "Ferratum Group" or "Ferratum"), an international
provider of mobile consumer loans and the Finnish parent company of the
German corporation and bond issuer Ferratum Capital Germany GmbH is
preparing an IPO on the Regulated Market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange.
Ferratum plans to continue the implementation of its growth strategy with
the expected IPO proceeds, by focusing on (i) organic growth in existing
markets, (ii) the continued geographic expansion, (iii) the diversification
of its product portfolio, and (iv) the vision to establish a leading mobile
bank to gradually offer its customers an extensible range of banking
services.
In 2013, Ferratum generated revenues of EUR 58.2 million. Ferratum has had
an average annual growth rate (CARG) of over 40% since 2009. The EBIT
margin amounted to 12.6% in 2013. In the first nine months of 2014,
Ferratum's revenues reached EUR 49.4 million (first nine months of 2013:
EUR 43.4 million). Operating profit (EBIT) increased to EUR 8.5 million
(first nine months of 2013: EUR 5.7 million). Earnings before taxes (EBT)
rose sustainably to EUR 5.8 million (first nine months of 2013: EUR 3.7
million). The consolidated result after tax improved to EUR 4.6 million in
the first nine months of 2014 (first nine months of 2013: EUR 3.4 million).
ICF BANK AG has been appointed as Sole Global Arranger and Sole Bookrunner.
Co-Lead Managers are equinet Bank AG and Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers
KGaA.
Additional information:
ISIN: DE000A1X3VZ3
WKN: A1X3VZ
Market Segment: Entry Standard for corporate bonds of the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange
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solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for, securities to any person
in the United States, Australia, Canada or Japan or in any jurisdiction in
which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. The securities referred to
herein may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration
under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or
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securities laws of Australia, Canada or Japan. There will be no public
offer of the securities in the United States. A public offer may only be
made in Finland and Germany after publication of a prospectus prepared in
accordance with Finnish securities laws and approved by the Finnish
Financial Supervisory Authority. Any securities orders received prior to
the commencement of a public offer will be rejected. If a public offer is
made in Finland and Germany, a prospectus prepared in accordance with the
provisions of Finnish securities laws will be published and will be
available free of charge at https://www.ferratumgroup.com.
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