Strategic acquisition strengthens offering and increases revenue
Situated at
“This is a game-changing acquisition for Flexion and our first step into a larger market with a broader service for game developers. Influencer marketing space is estimated to be worth
“In-game user acquisition is becoming increasingly sophisticated and requires a broader, multi-channel approach. Influencer marketing is the most authentic way to acquire loyal customers. Audiencly’s campaign and creator for gaming brands has a strong impact on user acquisition processes and complements other customer acquisition channels.We built Audiencly with a focus on our gaming customers and their individual needs. The merger with Flexion allows us to integrate even deeper into the customer journey and maximize return on investment (ROI) for our joint gaming customers,” continued
“Together, we will be able to leverage clear market synergies while providing a broader and richer service to the most profitable game developers around the world. This will strengthen Flexion’s business model with higher growth and a improved margin”, concludes
The acquisition in brief:
- The initial consideration payable for all of Audience’s issued share capital is
€9.34 million , of which 50% will be paid in cash upon closing of the agreement and 50% is to be satisfied by the issuance by Flexion of common shares in four tranches over the next 12 months (the “Immediate Shares”). Initial consideration includes net debt, cash and working capital adjustments. The value of immediate consideration shares will be determined by the weighted average price per share on the Nasdaq First North Growth market for the 30 (thirty) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of issue in respect of shares issued to one of the sellers. and to the other seller at the close of the transaction 30 (thirty) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of signature of the share purchase agreement. - Audience sellers are also entitled to a price supplement of up to
€10.73 million if certain EBITDA levels for fiscal year 2022, 2023, 2024 are achieved, payable 40% in cash and 60% in newly issued shares of Flexion at the end of each of the three fiscal years. - The Audiencly sellers have agreed to a freeze for a period of 12 months from the date the first tranche of Initial Consideration Shares is issued to them, during which time they may not sell, transfer, pledge , deal or otherwise dispose of the Initial Consideration Shares. After the expiry of this period, they are then subject to a 12-month orderly market period during which they can only dispose of these shares in accordance with the standards of the orderly market.
- Audiencly delivered 190% revenue and EBITDA growth in 2021 and has unaudited revenue and EBITDA for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2021 of7.31 million euros and€1.37 million respectively. - Audiencecly should be consolidated during the
June 2022 trimester.
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No offer
This announcement does not constitute or form part of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe, sell, otherwise transfer, issue or purchase, Ordinary Shares of the Company.
For more information
Niklas Koresaar, CFO, email: [email protected] Tel: +44 207 351 5944
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