Richardson Financial Group Limited - GMP Capital Inc.
WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - Richardson Financial Group Limited ("RFG") announced today that it has closed the previously announced transaction with GMP Capital Inc. ("GMP"), pursuant to which GMP acquired (the "RGMP Transaction") 100% ownership of the common equity of Richardson GMP ("RGMP").
Pursuant to the transaction, in consideration for its interest in RGMP, RFG received an aggregate of 51,514,701 common shares in the capital of GMP ("GMP Shares") at a deemed issue price of approximately $2.42 per GMP Share representing aggregate notional value of approximately $124.6 million. The additional GMP Shares represent approximately 32.3% of the GMP Shares outstanding upon completion of the RGMP Transaction and after giving effect to the substantial issuer bid being undertaken by GMP and assuming the substantial issuer bid is fully subscribed.
Including its current interest in GMP, RFG owns an aggregate of 69,685,276 GMP Shares following completion of the RGMP Transaction, which represents approximately 43.8% of the issued and outstanding GMP Shares, assuming that the substantial issuer bid being undertaken by GMP is fully subscribed.
All of the GMP Shares issued pursuant to the RGMP Transaction were placed in escrow to be released as to 10% following completion of the substantial issuer bid being undertaken by GMP, with the balance in equal amounts on the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. In addition, the actual number of shares that will be held by RFG may be adjusted based on a purchase price adjustment contained in the definitive agreement governing the RGMP Transaction, as amended.
RFG's interest in GMP is for investment purposes. RFG may or may not purchase or sell securities of GMP in the future on the open market or in private transactions, depending on market conditions and other factors. RFG currently has no other plans or intentions that relate to its investment in GMP. Depending on market conditions, general economic and industry conditions, GMP's business and financial condition and/or other relevant factors, RFG may develop other plans or intentions in the future relating to one or more of the above items. In connection with the closing of the RGMP Transaction, the existing Investor Agreement governing RFG's investment in GMP has been terminated.
RFG does not act jointly or in concert with any person or company in respect of ownership of securities of GMP.
GMP common shares are listed for trading on the TSX under the symbol "GMP"
About Richardson Financial Group Limited
Richardson Financial Group Limited is a privately-owned Canadian corporation. Headquartered in Winnipeg, the Firm is involved in financial services businesses.
A copy of the early warning report to be filed by RFG in connection with the investment will be available on GMP's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
SOURCE Richardson Financial Group Limited
For further information: David G. Brown, Vice President of Richardson Financial Group Limited, 1220 - One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y1, telephone: (204) 953-7916.
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