Live Company Group PLC (LON:LVCG) said it has raised £400,000 in a share placing to help fund its planned build programme for 2020 and to “take advantage of post lockdown operating conditions”.
The media group raised the funds through the placing of 4mln new shares at a price of 10p each, a 20% discount to its closing price on Thursday.
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The company also said it has agreed to amend a £500,000 loan provided by its executive chairman, David Ciclitira, through which £205,000 of the loan will be converted into shares at the placing price. Following the conversion, £295,000 of the loan will remain outstanding.
"The placing puts us in a strong position to emerge from lockdown on the front foot and to continue with our growth strategy”, Ciclitira said.
“With zoos now able to open in the UK - including those where we have our assets installed or soon to be installed. Our first Zoo in the US - JB Zoo has experienced record numbers during its opening weeks. We look forward to updating shareholders in due course on our progress. I am also pleased to convert approximately 41% of my loan into shares at the same price as the placing is being undertaken, as I remain a strong believer in the equity story of our business", he added.
Live Company shares were 12% lower at 11p in mid-morning trading on Friday.
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