MICT Board Approves $60M Capitalization for Wholly Owned Subsidiary Magpie Securities to Fund Stock Trading Platform Launch

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MICT, Inc. (Nasdaq: MICT) announced a $60 million capital injection into its subsidiary, Magpie Securities, to develop an online stock trading platform in Hong Kong. This investment will be executed in two phases: $30 million as equity capital, with a second tranche of $30 million pending regulatory approval as a subordinated loan. CEO Darren Mercer highlighted that this funding is crucial for launching their mobile stock trading app and will enable competitive margin and IPO funding for customers.

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• Approval of a $60 million capital injection will enhance Magpie Securities' growth potential.
• Investment supports the upcoming launch of a mobile stock trading app.
• The funding will enable Magpie to provide competitive financing options to customers.

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Montvale, N.J., June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MICT, Inc. (Nasdaq: MICT) (“MICT” or the “Company”) today announces its Board of Directors has approved a $60M capital injection from MICT to its wholly owned subsidiary, Magpie Securities (“Magpie”), which developed and will operate the Company’s online stock trading platform from Hong Kong.

The transfer to Magpie will be in two tranches. The first $30M will be in the form of equity capital. Then, upon Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission approval, the second $30M will be by way of intercompany subordinated loan.

Darren Mercer, MICT’s CEO commented, “With the upcoming launch of our mobile stock trading app, the$60M investment in Magpie will properly capitalize the business to support our ambitious growth plans and provide the ability to offer competitive margin and IPO funding to our underlying customers.”

About MICT

MICT, Inc. (NasdaqCM: MICT) operates through its subsidiaries, GFH Intermediate Holdings Ltd. (“GFHI”) and Micronet Ltd. (“Micronet”). GFHI’s versatile proprietary trading technology platform is designed to serve a large number of high growth sectors in the global fintech space. Primary areas of focus include online brokerage for equities trading and wealth management services and sales of insurance products in several high-growth foreign markets, including Asia, where GFHI owns a substantial database of users. Micronet operates in the growing telematics and commercial Mobile Resource Management market, mainly in the United States and Europe. Micronet designs, develops, manufactures, and sells mobile computing solutions that provide fleet operators and field workforces with computing solutions in challenging work environments.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What is the significance of MICT's $60 million capital injection?

The $60 million capital injection into Magpie Securities aims to facilitate the development of an online stock trading platform and support its upcoming mobile trading app.

How will MICT fund the $60 million capital injection?

The funding will be released in two phases: $30 million as equity capital and another $30 million as a subordinated loan upon regulatory approval.

What are MICT's plans for the mobile stock trading app?

MICT plans to launch a mobile stock trading app that will be competitive in terms of margin and IPO funding, supported by the recent investment.

When was the press release about MICT's capital injection published?

The press release was published on June 7, 2021.