Azelio has completed a directed share issue of approximately SEK 596 million
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The Board of Directors of Azelio AB (publ) ("Azelio" or the "Company") has, based on the authorization given by the annual general meeting on 14 May 2020, resolved on a directed issue of 10,638,225 new shares, corresponding to approximately 10 percent of the total number of outstanding shares in the Company, at a subscription price of SEK 56 per share (the "Share Issue"). Through the Share Issue, the Company raises approximately SEK 596 million before transaction costs. The subscription price in the Share Issue has been determined through an accelerated bookbuilding procedure and corresponds to a discount of approximately 4.6 percent compared to the closing price as of 10 March 2021 on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. The Share Issue attracted very strong interest from new reputable Swedish and international institutional investors, along with existing shareholders.