Issue of Equity
July 13 2000 - 5:27AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:8045N
Claims Direct PLC
13 July 2000
CLAIMS DIRECT PLC
MARKET CAPITALISATION OF #338 MILLION ON ADMISSION
FLOTATION ON THE OFFICIAL LIST OF THE LONDON STOCK
EXCHANGE
Claims Direct, one of the UK market leaders in providing
a service to individuals who have suffered a personal
injury and who wish to recover damages from a third
party, is pleased to announce the details of its
flotation on the Official List of the London Stock
Exchange.
The Company is raising #50 million (#48.0 million net of
expenses) of new money by way of a placing with
institutional and other investors. A placing of
existing shares is also being carried out for certain
selling shareholders.
The net proceeds of the Placing will enable the Company
to fund its current operations more efficiently; allow
expansion into complementary business areas; and allow
the Company to take advantage of opportunities for
acquisitions and investments which the Company has
previously been unable to contemplate.
Investec Henderson Crosthwaite, a division of Investec
Bank (UK) Limited, is Sponsor, Financial Adviser and
Stockbroker to the Placing. The Placing has been
underwritten by Investec.
Key Points
* Placing of 27.8 million New Ordinary Shares at 180p
per share for the Company
* Placing of 32.1 million Sale Shares at 180p for the
Selling Shareholders
* Market capitalisation on Admission including new
money of #338 million at the Placing Price
Tony Sullman, Executive Chairman, commented:
"We are delighted with the response from investors. Over
the past three years, the Group has assisted an
increasing number of claimants which has led to
significant and rapid growth and enabled us to become
one of the UK market leaders. The funds raised will
enable us to consolidate our position in the UK and
progress a number of initiatives which we have already
planned, all to enable our clients to achieve their goal
of compensation."
For further Information please contact:
Claims Direct Tel: 01952 284 800
Tony Sullman / Paul Doona
Investec Henderson Crosthwaite Tel: 020 7597 5970
Jag Mundi / David Currie
Buchanan Communications Tel: 020 7466 5000
Mark Edwards / Catherine Miles
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