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Ferratum prepares for IPO


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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This Quasi-Ad-hoc notice does not contain or constitute an offer of, or the 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 an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The securities referred to herein may not be offered or sold in the United States of America, Australia, Canada or Japan or to, or for the account or benefit of, any national, resident or citizen of the United States of America, Australia, Canada or Japan. The offer and sale of the securities referred to herein has not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or under the applicable 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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