お知らせ • May 30
Nasdaq Approves Readly International's Delisting Application and Last Day of Trading to be 13 June 2025 As previously announced, Readly International AB (publ) ("Readly") has applied for delisting of the Readly share from Nasdaq First North Growth Market in the light of Tidnings AB Marieberg owning over 90% of the shares and votes in Readly. Nasdaq First North Growth Market has approved Readly's application for delisting and decided that the last day of trading will be 13 June 2025. Board Change • May 16
Less than half of directors are independent There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 2 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 6 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Independent Director Malin Strahle is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2020. Independent Director Carolina Brandtman was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. お知らせ • May 16
Readly International AB (publ) (OM:READ) completed the acquisition of Arcy AB from Tidnings AB Marieberg. Readly International AB (publ) (OM:READ) entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Arcy AB from Tidnings AB Marieberg for approximately SEK 320 million on April 14, 2025. Pursuant to the agreement, Readly International AB shall acquire all 250 shares in Arcy. Payment for the shares in Arcy shall be made in the form of 22.3 million newly issued shares in the Company. Through the Transaction, Bonnier News share of the capital and votes in the Company will increase from 79.12% to 86.86%. Separately, Bonnier News has launched a public takeover offer to acquire the remaining shares in Readly for SEK 27.50 per share, stating that it will not raise the offer. The offer reflects expected synergies and efficiencies from integrating Readly into Bonnier News Group.
The transaction has been approved by Swedish Securities Council. The Transaction is subject to resolution at the annual general meeting of Readly on 14 May 2025. The acquisition of Arcy is expected to be completed in May 2025.
Björn Kristiansson and Karl Eklund of KANTER Advokatbyrå KB acted as legal advisor for Readly International AB.
Readly International AB (publ) (OM:READ) completed the acquisition of Arcy AB from Tidnings AB Marieberg on May 14, 2025. As on May 14, 2025, The annual general meeting resolved, in accordance with the board of directors' proposal, to approve the acquisition of all 250 shares in Arcy. Readly has today paid the initial fixed purchase price of SEK 339.32 million through the issuance of 22,294,688 new shares in the Company to Bonnier News and thereby the acquisition of Arcy has been completed. お知らせ • May 15
Readly International AB (Publ) Approves Dividend, Payable on May 21, 2025 Readly International AB (publ) at its AGM held on May 14, 2025, resolved on a dividend to shareholders of 1.00 SEK per share. The record date was set for 16 May 2025. The dividend is expected to be paid out, through the services of Euroclear Sweden AB, on 21 May 2025. Upcoming Dividend • May 08
Upcoming dividend of kr1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 May 2025. Payment date: 21 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 35% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). お知らせ • Apr 15
Tidnings AB Marieberg proposed to acquire remaining 20.88% stake in Readly International AB (publ) (OM:READ) for approximately SEK 220 million. Tidnings AB Marieberg proposed to acquire remaining 20.88% stake in Readly International AB (publ) (OM:READ) for approximately SEK 220 million on April 14, 2025. Tidnings AB Marieberg will acquire 7.9 million shares at a price of SEK 27.5 per share. In a separate transaction, Readly International AB (publ) (OM:READ) entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Arcy AB from Tidnings AB Marieberg. The transaction will be financed by Bonnier News' own funds. The acceptance period for the Offer is expected to commence on or about April 28, 2025 and expire on or about June 2, 2025. The Offer is conditional upon the Offer being accepted to such extent that Bonnier News becomes the owner of shares representing more than 90% of the total number of outstanding shares in Readly. If Bonnier News, in connection with the Offer, acquires shares representing more than 90% of the total number of shares in Readly, Bonnier News intends to commence compulsory redemption proceedings under the Swedish Companies Act to acquire all remaining shares in Readly and to promote delisting of Readly's shares from Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board, approval of offer by target shareholders and minimum tender. The Board of Directors of Readly has appointed an independent bid committee consisting of the independent board members Carolina Brandtman and Malin Stråhle. The board of directors of Readly International AB unanimously approved the transaction and recommends the shareholders of Readly to accept the Offer. Swedish Securities Council has approved the transaction. The expected completion of the transaction is June 2, 2025.
Carnegie Investment Bank AB acted as financial advisor to Tidnings AB Marieberg and Bonnier News Group AB. Roschier Advokatbyrå Ab acted as legal advisor to Tidnings AB Marieberg and Bonnier News Group AB. Robert Viberg of Deloitte AB, Financial Advisory Arm acted as Fairness Opinion provider to Readly International AB. KANTER Advokatbyrå KB acted as legal advisor to the independent bid committee of Readly International AB. 
