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Meta Health Limited Announces Renounceable Rights Issue to Raise S$1.58 Million for Growth and Debt Repayment








Meta Health Limited’s Aggressive Move: Renounceable Rights Issue to Strengthen Financials

Meta Health Limited’s Aggressive Move: Renounceable Rights Issue to Strengthen Financials

Meta Health Limited, incorporated in the Republic of Singapore, has made a significant announcement regarding its financial strategy. The company is set to undertake a renounceable non-underwritten rights issue of up to 264,078,029 new ordinary shares, each priced at S\$0.006. This issue is on a one-for-four basis, meaning shareholders will be entitled to buy one new share for every four they currently hold, with fractional entitlements being disregarded.

The issue price reflects a discount of 14.29% to the volume-weighted average price of S\$0.007 per share and an 11.76% discount to the theoretical ex-rights price of S\$0.0068. This pricing strategy indicates an attempt by Meta Health to attract shareholder participation while addressing its capital needs.

The rights issue aims to raise approximately S\$1.43 million in net proceeds, which will be used to improve the Group’s working capital position, repay existing loans, and provide financial flexibility for future growth and expansion opportunities. The allocation of the net proceeds will see 55% directed towards loan repayment and 45% towards general corporate and working capital purposes.

Importantly, the rights issue will not be underwritten, allowing Meta Health to avoid additional costs associated with underwriting fees and commissions. However, this could also mean a greater risk if shareholders do not fully subscribe to the offered shares.

Shareholders need to be aware that the rights issue will result in a dilution of equity. However, it also provides an opportunity to maintain their pro rata equity interests by participating in the rights issue and applying for excess shares. The company has emphasized that no excess shares will be issued that would result in a change of control without shareholder approval.

Meta Health has not conducted any previous equity fundraising in the last twelve months, making this rights issue a pivotal move in their financial strategy. The initiative is subject to receipt of the listing and quotation notice from the SGX-ST and the lodgement of the Offer Information Statement with the SGX-ST on behalf of the MAS.

Shareholders are advised to provide Singapore addresses to CDP or the Share Registrar to receive relevant documentation and participate in the rights issue. Foreign shareholders, or those with addresses outside Singapore, will not be eligible to participate unless they provide a local address by the specified deadline.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Shareholders and potential investors should exercise caution and seek professional advice where necessary. The completion of the rights issue is subject to certain conditions, and there is no certainty that it will be completed as planned.




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