21/05/2024 18:30 |
Publication of a transparency notification |
INFORMATION REGLEMENTEE
Press release
Antwerp, May 21st, 2024, 18:30 CET – Regulated information Publication of a transparency notification (Article 14, first paragraph, of the law of 2 may 2007 regarding the disclosure of major holdings) Gimv has received a transparency notification dated May 21st, 2024, showing that pursuant to the acquisition of shares on May 21st, 2024, WorxInvest now holds 28.73% of the voting rights of the company. WorxInvest has thus exceeded the shareholding threshold of 25%. In addition, Gimv has received a transparency notification dated May 21st, 2024, showing that as a result of the sale of shares on May 21st, 2024, Vlaamse Participatiemaatschappij (VPM) now owns 0% of the company's voting rights. With this, VPM has exceeded the statutory shareholding threshold of 3% downwards. The reason for the transparency notifications dated May 21st, 2024 is the finalisation of the sale of VPM's stake in Gimv to WorxInvest, as already announced by the parties involved on 30 November 2023. Notification 21 May 2024 After the transaction of 21 May 2024 Name Voting rights (#) Threshold Voting rights (#) Denominator Voting rights % WorxInvest 8.011.541 <3% 8.011.541 27.881.273 28,73% Vlaamse 0 <3% 0 27.881.273 0% Participatiemaatschappij Full versions of the transparency notifications are available at www.gimv.com under the ‘Investors’ section. About Gimv Gimv is a European investment company, listed on Euronext Brussels and a member of the Euronext BEL ESG Index. With over 40 years' experience in private equity, Gimv currently has EUR 1.6 billion of assets under management. The portfolio contains around 60 portfolio companies, with combined turnover of EUR 3.7 billion and about 20,000 employees. As a recognized market leader in selected investment platforms, Gimv identifies entrepreneurial, innovative companies with high growth potential and supports them in their transformation into market leaders. Gimv's five investment platforms are Consumer, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Smart Industries and Sustainable Cities. Each platform works with an experienced team across Gimv’s home markets of Benelux, France and DACH, supported by an extended international network of experts. Further information on Gimv can be found on www.gimv.com. For further information please contact: Kristof Vande Capelle, CFO T +32 3 290 22 17 - kristof.vandecapelle@gimv.com Gimv NV - Karel Oomsstraat 37, 2018 Antwerpen, België - T +32 3 290 21 00 - www.gimv.com 1 |