Issue and repurchase of class C shares

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Tobii AB has announced the issuance and immediate repurchase of 900,000 class C shares as part of its long-term incentive program (LTI 2020). The entire issue is subscribed by Carnegie Investment Bank AB at a price of approximately SEK 0.007 per share. The shares will be repurchased at the same price, with the purpose of converting them into ordinary shares for eligible participants in the LTI 2020. The class C shares do not confer any dividend rights. This information was disclosed on April 15, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. CET.

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• Issuing shares supports the long-term incentive program, potentially enhancing employee motivation and retention.
• The transaction is executed at minimal cost, suggesting efficient capital management.

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• None.

STOCKHOLM, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB (publ) announces that the company has resolved to issue and immediately thereafter repurchase 900,000 class C shares. The shares are issued and repurchased in accordance with the long-term incentive program, LTI 2020, which was adopted by the annual general meeting on 12 May 2020.

Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) subscribes for the entire issue of new class C shares at a subscription price corresponding to the share's quota value amounting to approximately SEK 0.007. The entire issue of class C shares will thereafter be repurchased by Tobii for the same price per share.

The purpose of the share issue is to enable the future delivery of ordinary shares to participants in LTI 2020. The class C shares will be converted into ordinary shares prior to delivery to qualifying participants in LTI 2020. The class C shares do not entitle to dividends.

This information is information that Tobii AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on April 15, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. CET.

Contact
Henrik Mawby
Head of Investor Relations
Tobii Group
phone: +46 (0)72 219 82 15
email: henrik.mawby@tobii.com

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Press release - Issue and repurchase of class C shares - April 15, 2021

 

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Tobii's share repurchase announcement on April 15, 2021?

The purpose is to support the long-term incentive program (LTI 2020) by issuing and repurchasing class C shares.

How many class C shares did Tobii issue and repurchase?

Tobii issued and repurchased 900,000 class C shares.

What was the subscription price for the new class C shares issued by Tobii?

The subscription price was approximately SEK 0.007 per class C share.

When was the press release regarding the share transaction published?

The press release was published on April 15, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. CET.