March 24, 2020 – Media and Games Invest plc (“MGI”, ISIN: MT000000580101; Symbol: M8G) has successfully increased its MGI 2019/2024 bond (ISIN DE000A2R4KF3), by a further EUR 3 million, as part of a subsequent selective placement, to a total volume of EUR 20 million. The free funds from the placement are to be used amongst others for M&A. The bond has a total volume of up to EUR 25 million. The company plans to place further tranches if M&A opportunities arise.
The bearer bonds have a nominal amount of EUR 1,000. The interest coupon amounts to 7.00 percent p.a. with quarterly interest payments. The next payment will be made on April 11, 2020. The inclusion in trading on the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange took place on 11 October 2019. The bond has a term until 11 October 2024 at the latest. An early redemption by the issuer is possible in whole or in part for the first time in October 2021 at 103 percent of the nominal value. Further early redemption options exist in October 2022 (102 percent) and October 2023 (101 percent). The covenants include a minimum equity ratio of the MGI Group of 25 percent. The transaction was accompanied by ICF BANK AG as Sole Lead Manager.
The bond is rated as attractive by KFM Deutsche Mittelstand AG and awarded 4 out of 5 stars.
About Media and Games Invest plc:
Media and Games Invest plc, MGI, is a fast and profitable growing company in the digital media and games sectors. Through organic growth combined with value-adding synergistic acquisitions, MGI con-tinues to demonstrate strong profitable growth. In the past 6 years, the MGI Group has successfully acquired more than 25 companies and assets. Technology is actively used to create efficiency im-provements and competitive advantages. Among the most important investments are gamigo AG, ReachHero GmbH, Applift GmbH, Verve Group Inc. and PubNative GmbH. Media and Games Invest is among others listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on XETRA.
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