20,143,293 Existing Shares in Pierce Group AB Sold – Pareto Securities AB Completes Transaction

The recent sale of 20,143,293 existing shares in Pierce Group AB has been successfully completed, marking a significant transaction in the company’s ownership. Procuritas Capital Investors V GP Limited, acting as the General Partner to Procuritas Capital Investors V, LP and PCI V Co-Investment AB, served as the Selling Shareholder in this transaction. This sale represented approximately 25.1 percent of the shares in Pierce Group AB.

The shares were sold at a price of SEK 6.80 per share, totaling around SEK 137 million. Following this transaction, Procuritas no longer holds any shares in the Company. The Placing attracted interest from a select group of investors, with Siba Invest AB among those acquiring shares.

Pareto Securities played a key role as the Sole Manager and Bookrunner in facilitating this Placing, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all parties involved.

It’s important to note that this announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy securities in the United States. The securities involved in this transaction have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and cannot be sold in the United States without proper registration or an exemption. Additionally, this announcement does not constitute an offer of securities in any jurisdiction where such actions would be unlawful.

In the European Economic Area, this announcement is directed exclusively at “qualified investors” within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation. Similarly, in the United Kingdom, this communication is intended for Relevant Persons as defined by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

It’s crucial for investors to make informed decisions based on publicly available information that has not been independently verified by the Manager or the Selling Shareholder. The Manager is acting on behalf of the Selling Shareholder in this Placing and is not considering any other party as a client in this transaction.

Pareto Securities, a renowned investment bank specializing in Nordic capital markets, played a key role in facilitating this transaction. With a wide range of investment services and a strong presence in various global markets, Pareto Securities continues to be a trusted partner in financial transactions.