Tern Regulatory News (TERN)

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014 (WHICH FORMS PART OF DOMESTIC UK LAW PURSUANT TO THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018 ("UK MAR"). UPON THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, THIS INSIDE INFORMATION IS NOW CONSIDERED TO BE WITHIN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR INVITATION TO SELL OR ISSUE, OR ANY SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE FOR, ANY SECURITIES OF TERN PLC.

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO, OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN, ANY JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO RELEASE, PUBLISH OR DISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AMOUNTS TO A FINANCIAL PROMOTION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 21 OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS ACT 2000 ("FSMA") AND HAS BEEN APPROVED BY PRIMARYBID LIMITED WHICH IS AUTHORISED AND REGULATED BY THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FRN 779021).

5 October 2022

Tern Plc

("Tern" or the "Company")

Retail Offer by PrimaryBid

· Tern announces a retail offer via PrimaryBid;

· The Issue Price for the Retail Shares is 7.5p per Retail Share, representing a discount of 14.29 per cent. to the closing mid-market price on 4 October 2022;

· Investors can access the Retail Offer by visiting www.primarybid.com and downloading the PrimaryBid mobile app;

· Investors can also take part through PrimaryBid's extensive network of retail brokers, wealth managers and investment platforms. Subscriptions through these partners can be made from tax efficient savings vehicles such as ISAs or SIPPs, as well as General Investment Accounts (GIAs);

· Both the Subscription Shares and Retail Shares will be sold at the Issue Price;

· There is a minimum subscription of £250 per investor in the Retail Offer; and

· No commission is charged by PrimaryBid on applications to the Retail Offer.

Retail Offer

Tern (LON: TERN), the company focused on value creation from Internet of Things ("IoT") technology businesses, is pleased to announce a conditional offer for subscription via PrimaryBid (the "Retail Offer") of up to 9,333,332 new Ordinary Shares of 0.02 pence each in the Company ("Retail Shares") at an issue price of 7.5 pence per new Ordinary Share (the "Issue Price"), being a discount of 14.29 per cent. to the closing mid-market price on 4 October 2022. The Company has conducted a subscription of new Ordinary Shares (the "Subscription Shares") at the Issue Price as announced earlier today (the "Subscription" and together with the Retail Offer, the "Fundraise").

The Fundraise is conditional on the new Ordinary Shares to be issued pursuant to the Fundraise being admitted to trading on AIM ("Admission"). Admission is expected to be take place at 8.00 a.m. on or about 12 October 2022. The Retail Offer will not be completed without the Subscription also being completed.

The Directors of Tern intend that the net proceeds of the Fundraise will be used to provide Tern with a stronger negotiating position and funding for follow-on investment opportunities in the event that any of Tern's portfolio companies conduct a syndicated fundraise and for general corporate purposes.

Reason for the Retail Offer

The Company values its retail investor base and is therefore pleased to provide private and other investors the opportunity to participate in the Retail Offer by applying through the PrimaryBid mobile app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Investors may also be able to subscribe to the Retail Offer using their ISAs, SIPP or GIA by contacting their retail broker, wealth manager or investment platform. PrimaryBid does not charge investors any commission for these services.

Brokers wishing to offer their customers access to the Retail Offer, and future PrimaryBid transactions, should contact partners@primarybid.com.

The Retail Offer will be open to individual and institutional investors following the release of this announcement. The Retail Offer is expected to close at 8 p.m. on 5 October 2022. The Retail Offer may close early if it is oversubscribed.

The Company reserves the right to scale back any order at its discretion. The Company and PrimaryBid reserve the right to reject any application for subscription under the Retail Offer without giving any reason for such rejection.

No commission is charged to investors on applications to participate in the Retail Offer made through PrimaryBid. It is vital to note that once an application for new Ordinary Shares has been made and accepted via PrimaryBid, an application cannot be withdrawn.

For further information on PrimaryBid or the procedure for applications under the Retail Offer, visit www.PrimaryBid.com or email PrimaryBid at enquiries@primarybid.com. 

The new Ordinary Shares will be issued free of all liens, charges and encumbrances and will, when issued and fully paid, rank pari passu in all respects with the Company's existing Ordinary Shares.

Details of the Retail Offer

The Company highly values its retail investor base which has supported the Company alongside institutional investors over several years. Given the longstanding support of retail shareholders, the Company believes that it is appropriate to provide retail and other interested investors the opportunity to participate through the Retail Offer. The Company is therefore making the Retail Offer available exclusively through the PrimaryBid mobile app.

The Retail Offer is offered under the exemptions against the need for a prospectus allowed under the Prospectus Rules. As such, there is no need for publication of a prospectus pursuant to the Prospectus Rules, or for approval of the same by the Financial Conduct Authority in its capacity as the UK Listing Authority. The Retail Offer is not being made into any Restricted Jurisdiction or any other jurisdiction where it would be unlawful to do so.

There is a minimum subscription of £250 per investor under the terms of the Retail Offer which is open to existing shareholders and other investors subscribing via the PrimaryBid mobile app.

For further details please refer to the PrimaryBid website at www.PrimaryBid.com. The terms and conditions on which the Retail Offer is made, including the procedure for application and payment for new Ordinary Shares, is available to all persons who register with PrimaryBid.

Investors should make their own investigations into the merits of an investment in the Company. Nothing in this announcement amounts to a recommendation to invest in the Company or amounts to investment, taxation or legal advice.

It should be noted that a subscription for new Ordinary Shares and investment in the Company carries a number of risks. Investors should consider the risk factors set out on www.PrimaryBid.com and the PrimaryBid mobile app before making a decision to subscribe for new Ordinary Shares. Investors should take independent advice from a person experienced in advising on investment in securities such as the new Ordinary Shares if they are in any doubt. 

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