RE: What’s going on here4 Apr 2023 09:43
Implied placing, I think. Article:
Franchise Brands FRAN on Monday said it conditionally agreed to purchase Hydraulic Authority I, which owns the European hydraulic hose replacement company Pirtek Europe.
The London-listed franchise business will pay 200 million pounds sterling and an additional 12.2 million pounds for cash, debt and working capital adjustments as part of the deal.
Franchise Brands plans to finance the acquisition using 110 million pounds of new bank debt facilities and at least 110 million pounds from an equity offering, which includes the placement of shares at 1.80 pounds apiece for up to 90 million pounds in proceeds.
The deal and the fundraising plan will be tabled for consideration of Franchise Brands shareholders during a general meeting scheduled for April 20.
Franchise Brands shares dropped nearly 2% at close of trading Monday.