APN Applied Nutrition Plc

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Applied Nutrition plc

Announcement of Pricing and Offer Size

Following the Announcement of Price Range on 15 October 2024 for its initial public offering, Applied Nutrition today announces the successful pricing of its initial public offering at 140 pence per Share (the "Offer Price").

Based on the Offer Price, Applied Nutrition's market capitalisation will be approximately £350 million at the commencement of conditional dealings on the main market for listed securities of London Stock Exchange plc.

Thomas Ryder, CEO of Applied Nutrition, said:

"As a homegrown UK business based in Knowsley, Liverpool, we could not be prouder to be listing on the London Stock Exchange. We are delighted with the support shown by investors during our roadshow, and the top-quality shareholder register that we have secured.  As we reach this important milestone in our journey, I would like to thank our employees for their continuing hard work and dedication.

"We are only scratching the surface of our growth opportunity and this IPO positions us ideally for the next step of our development. We are confident it will assist in our vision to create the world's most trusted and innovative sports nutrition, health & wellness brand."

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