- Convertible bonds bearing an annual interest rate of 7.9% plus
a 0.1% non-conversion premium and unsecured
- Objective: development of new connected medical devices and
marketing of devices in new countries
Regulatory News:
BIOCORP (FR0012788065 – ALCOR / Eligible PEA PME), a French
company specialized in the design, development, and manufacturing
of innovative medical devices, announces the issuance of
convertible bonds under an agreement concluded on December 30,
2022, with three funds managed by the management company Vatel
Capital.
Eric Dessertenne, CEO of BIOCORP, declares: "This issue, carried
out in the same spirit as the previous convertible bond issues to
funds managed by Vatel Capital and now fully repaid, represents an
interesting opportunity for BIOCORP to increase our financing
capacity while controlling the associated dilution risk. This is in
line with what we announced at the end of last year and we are
delighted to be able to allocate new resources to BIOCORP's strong
development.”
This issue allows BIOCORP to strengthen its available cash up to
2.5 M€ and thus, to finance the development of new connected
medical devices and the marketing of devices in new countries.
The issue was authorized at a meeting of the Board of Directors
on December 21, 2022, implementing the twelfth resolution approved
by the Combined General Meeting of May 17, 2022, namely a
delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to decide to
issue ordinary shares of the Company and/or any other securities
giving immediate or future access to the share capital, without
pre-emptive subscription rights, by way of an offer as provided for
in 1° of article L.411-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code,
up to a maximum of 20% of the capital per year.
The 2,500,000 convertible bonds with a nominal value of €1 were
fully subscribed by three funds managed by the management company
Vatel Capital. These convertible bonds will not be admitted to
trading on Euronext Growth Paris. However, any shares resulting
from the conversion of the convertible bonds will be listed on the
same line as the existing shares (ISIN code FR0012788065).
The three funds managed by the management company Vatel Capital
will be able to request the conversion of these bonds at any time,
if they are not repaid (principal, interest and non-conversion
premium included) by BIOCORP in accordance with a monthly
amortization schedule, in the event of a breach by the Company of
its declarations under the contract of issuance of the bonds or in
the event of the occurrence of one of the events listed in the
contract of issuance. The bond issue is not subject to any
financial covenants and is not secured.
In case of conversion of the convertible bonds, the conversion
ratio will be calculated by dividing the nominal amount of the
convertible bonds for which conversion is requested by 90% of the
volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the Company's share during
a period of twenty (20) trading days immediately preceding the date
of conversion of said convertible bonds. The maximum number of new
BIOCORP shares that may be issued upon conversion of the
convertible bonds is 882,457 shares.
The 2,500,000 convertible bonds are issued for a term of five
(5) years expiring on December 28, 2027, and bear interest at an
annual rate of 7.9% per annum. This annual rate will be increased
by a non-conversion premium which will be capitalized and equal to
an additional interest of 0.1%. The interest will be paid in full
in cash.
On the basis of the existing share capital of the Company, which
amounts to 220,614.30 euros divided into 4,412,286 shares with a
nominal value of 0.05 €, a shareholder holding 1.00% of the share
capital of the Company would hold 0.83% of it, assuming that all
the convertible bonds would be converted and that the maximum
number of new shares would be issued, resulting in the issuance of
a total number of 882,457 shares.
Based on the Company's financial statements at June 30, 2022,
the Company's share of equity would be as follows:
Share of equity (amount of equity
at June 30, 2022): € 803,345
Before the issue of the
convertible bonds
0,1821 €
After issue and conversion of
convertible bonds
0,6239 €
BIOCORP is being advised by Fieldfisher on the legal aspects of
the transaction.
Detailed information about BIOCORP, including its business,
results and related risk factors, as well as other regulated
information and all BIOCORP press releases, can be found on its
website (www.biocorpsys.com).
RISK FACTORS
In accordance with the provisions of Article 211-3 of the
General Regulations of the Autorité des marchés financiers, the
offer of the bonds within the framework of this offer provided for
in 1° of Article L.411-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code
has not given rise to the drawing up of a prospectus subject to the
visa of the Autorité des marchés financiers.
BIOCORP draws the attention of the public to the following
risks:
- the risk factors presented in the company's 2021 annual report;
the occurrence of some or all of these risks could have an adverse
effect on the company's business, financial condition or results of
operations, or on its ability to achieve its objectives;
- the volatility and liquidity of the company's shares may vary
significantly as a result of stock market fluctuations;
- sales of the company's shares could occur on the secondary
market and have an unfavorable impact on the company's share
price;
- in the event of a new call on the market by the company, this
would result in additional dilution for investors.
ABOUT BIOCORP
Recognized for its expertise in the development and manufacture
of medical devices and delivery systems, BIOCORP has today acquired
a leading position in the connected medical device market thanks to
Mallya. This smart sensor for insulin injection pens allows
reliable monitoring of injected doses and thus offers better
compliance in the treatment of patients with diabetes. Available
for sale from 2020, Mallya spearheads BIOCORP's product portfolio
of innovative connected solutions. The company has 80 employees.
BIOCORP is listed on Euronext since July 2015 (FR0012788065 –
ALCOR). For more information, please visit www.biocorpsys.com.
Disclaimer
This press release is for information purposes only. This press
release does not constitute, and shall not be deemed to constitute,
an offer to the public, an offer to subscribe, an offer to sell or
a solicitation of interest in a transaction by way of public
offering of financial securities in any jurisdiction.
Financial securities may be offered or sold in the United States
only pursuant to registration under the U.S. Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or pursuant to an
exemption from such registration requirement. The securities of the
Company that are the subject of this press release have not been
and will not be registered under the Securities Act, and the
Company does not intend to conduct a public offering of the
securities that are the subject of this press release in the United
States.
The release, publication, or distribution of this press release
in certain countries may violate applicable laws. The information
contained in this press release does not constitute an offer of
securities in France, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan,
or any other country. This press release may not be published,
transmitted, or distributed, directly or indirectly, in the United
States, Canada, Australia or Japan.
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CONTACTS BIOCORP Jacques Gardette Chairman of the Board
investisseurs@biocorp.fr
Éric Dessertenne Chief Executive Officer
Sylvaine Dessard Marketing & Communication Director
rp@biocorp.fr + 33 (0)6 88 69 72 85
CONTACTS ULYSSE COMMUNICATION Bruno ARABIAN
barabian@ulysse-communication.com +33 (0)6 87 88 46 26
Nicolas DANIELS ndaniels@ulysse-communication.com +33 (0)6 63 66
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