Kin and Carta Regulatory News (KCT)

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For immediate release

17 December 2020

Kin and Carta plc

 Disposal of Hive for £13.8 million

Kin and Carta plc (the "Company" or "Kin and Carta"), the international digital transformation ("DX") company, announces the disposal of its healthcare communications business Hive, that was previously held for sale, to Fishawack Medical Communications Limited and Fishawack Midco US Holdings LLC, both part of Fishawack Health, a global commercialisation partner for the life science industry. Hive, which is comprised of The Health Hive Group Limited and its subsidiaries and The Health Hive (US) LLC, contributed net revenue of £6.5 million and profit before tax of £1.2 million for the financial year ended 31 July 2020 and had gross assets of £9.1 million at 31 July 2020. The disposal forms part of the final transformation of Kin and Carta into an integrated technology platform serving the DX market globally.

The consideration receivable was settled in full in cash, and the net proceeds from the disposal of £13.8 million will be used to repay debt, further enhancing the Company's balance sheet strength as well as facilitating ambitions to acquire businesses that complement its existing capabilities and grow its geographic reach.

J Schwan, CEO, said:

"We are pleased to have found a buyer for Hive, which is a strong business but not aligned to our focus on the DX market. We are also thankful for the service of our Hive employees over the years. The proceeds strengthen our financial position and will allow us to make additional DX acquisitions. The contribution that Spire Digital has made since we acquired it just over a year ago, as well as the accelerated transformation to digital catalysed by the pandemic, confirm our belief that our focus on the fast growing DX market will drive value for our shareholders."

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This announcement contains inside information and is issued on behalf of the Company by Daniel Fattal, Company Secretary.

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