GOGL – Last day of subscription period in the Subsequent Offering
On April 26, 2021, Golden Ocean Group Limited announced the closing of its Subsequent Offering, allowing the subscription of up to 2,710,377 new ordinary shares at NOK 53.00 each. The subscription period ends at 16:30 CEST today, with unused subscription rights lapsing without value. Details about the offering can be found in the prospectus dated April 14, 2021. Arctic Securities AS and DNB Markets are the Managers for this offering. Notably, the offering does not constitute a public offering in the U.S., Canada, Australia, or Japan.
- The Subsequent Offering presents an opportunity to raise capital through the issuance of 2,710,377 new ordinary shares at NOK 53.00 each.
- Managed by recognized firms, Arctic Securities AS and DNB Markets, which can enhance investor confidence.
- The subscription rights will have no value if not exercised by the deadline, potentially leading to shareholder dissatisfaction.
- The offering is restricted from being made in major markets such as the U.S., Canada, Australia, or Japan, limiting investor participation.
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN, OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
26 April 2021, Hamilton, Bermuda
Reference is made to the stock exchange release by Golden Ocean Group Limited (the "Company”) on 15 April 2021 regarding publication of a prospectus and commencement of a subsequent offering of up to 2,710,377 new ordinary shares in the Company at a subscription price of NOK 53.00 per share (the "Subsequent Offering").
The subscription period in the Subsequent Offering will expire today, 26 April 2021, at 16:30 hours (CEST). Correctly completed subscription forms must be received by one of the Managers (as set out below) within this deadline in order to subscribe for offer shares in the Subsequent Offering.
Subscriptions rights issued in connection with the Subsequent Offering that are not used to subscribe for offer shares before expiry of the Subscription Period will have no value and will lapse without compensation to the holder.
For further information about the Subsequent Offering, please refer the prospectus dated 14 April 2021. The Prospectus, including the subscription form in the Subsequent Offering, is, subject to certain limitations in applicable law, available at the following websites www.goldenocean.bm/prospectus, www.arctic.com/secno/en/offerings and www.dnb.no/emisjoner.
Arctic Securities AS and DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, are acting as Managers for the Subsequent Offering.
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Important information:
The release is not for publication or distribution, in whole or in part directly or indirectly, in or into Australia, Canada, Japan or the United States (including its territories and possessions, any state of the United States and the District of Columbia). This release is an announcement issued pursuant to legal information obligations, and is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. It is issued for information purposes only, and does not constitute or form part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities, in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. The securities mentioned herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "US Securities Act"). The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the US Securities Act. The Company does not intend to register any portion of the offering of the securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of the securities in the United States. Copies of this announcement are not being made and may not be distributed or sent into Australia, Canada, Japan or the United States. The issue, exercise, purchase or sale of subscription rights and the subscription or purchase of shares in the Company are subject to specific legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions. Neither the Company nor the Managers assumes any responsibility in the event there is a violation by any person of such restrictions. The distribution of this release may in certain jurisdictions be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this release comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Managers are acting for the Company and no one else in connection with the Subsequent Offering and will not be responsible to anyone other than the Company providing the protections afforded to their respective clients or for providing advice in relation to the Subsequent Offering and/or any other matter referred to in this release.
Forward-looking statements:
This release and any materials distributed in connection with this release may contain certain forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they reflect the Company's current expectations and assumptions as to future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate. A number of material factors could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
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