Regulatory News:
Française de l’Energie ("Française de l’Energie" or the
"Company") (Paris:LFDE) announced today the publication, as
part of its Initial Public Offering on the Euronext regulated
market in Paris ("Euronext Paris"), of a complementary note
to the prospectus that received a visa from the Autorité des
Marchés Financiers (“AMF”) on May 23, 2016 under number
N°16-194 (the "Prospectus"). According to Articles L.412-1
and L.621-8 of the French Monetary and Financial Code and of the
AMF General Regulation (particularly to Articles 211-1 to 216-1)
the AMF granted the visa N°16-231 dated June 7, 2016 on the
complementary note of the prospectus (the "Complementary
Note”). The Complementary Note completes the Prospectus and
must be read in conjunction with it.
In addition to the subscription commitments described in the
Prospectus, Mr. Julien Moulin has placed an additional subscription
order for an amount of EUR 571,000 and Mr. Jean Chalopin (on its
own behalf and on behalf of some of the main shareholders of the
Company, including Frédéric Durr, Chaldon Ltd., Maritime
Manufacturer Ltd., Mr. Jean-François Michaud) has placed an
additional subscription order for EUR 10 million. If necessary,
this order may be increased to EUR 12 million. These orders allow
the Company to exceed the threshold of EUR 37.5 million,
representing 75% of the initial amount of the offering, on the
basis of the books at June 7, 2016. Consequently, it has been
decided to prorogate the offer for two trading days.
The allocation of the new shares subscribed by Mr Jean Chalopin
and by these other main shareholders of the Company will be
specified in the press release related to the final terms of the
Offer.
The Global Placement will be opened until June 9, 2016 at 5.00
PM CET, subject to early closing. The Open Price Offering (OPO)
will be opened until June 9, 2016 at 5.00 PM CET. The orders placed
within the OPO may be revoked until that date. First trading in the
Company’s shares on Euronext Paris will take place on June 13,
2016.
In accordance with Article 212-25 of the AMF General Regulation,
investors who have already subscribe for shares before the
publication of the Complementary Note have the right to withdraw
their subscription orders during at least two trading days after
the publication of the Complementary Note.
Information available to the Public - Copies of the
prospectus, which received a visa from the AMF , the security note
which received a visa from the AMF on May 23, 2016 under number
16-194, the Complementary Note, comprising the document de base
registered with the AMF on March 14, 2016 under number I. 16-009
and the summary of the Prospectus (contained in the securities
note), may be obtained free of charge from La Française de
l’Energie, (1 avenue Saint-Rémy, Esp. Pierrard, 57 600 Forbach) as
well as from the Company’s (www.francaisedelenergie.fr) and the
AMF’s (www.amf-france.org) websites.
Risk factors – Française de l’Energie draws the public’s
attention to the business-related risks described in Chapter 4
“Risk Factors” of the Document de Base and the offer-related risks
described in Chapter 2 "Offer-related Risk Factors” of the
securities note. If all or some of these risks materialise, this
could have an adverse effect on the activity, reputation, operating
results, financial situation or future prospects of the group.
Furthermore, other risks, which were not identified or were not
considered relevant by the group at the time the document received
its visa from the AMF, could have the same adverse effect.
About La Française de l’Energie
Française de l’Energie is a young, innovative company (Bpifrance
label) based in Forbach in the Lorraine region of France. Based in
the region since 2009, Française de l’Energie is a dynamic SME
which employs almost 20 people, and is already a leader in the
evaluation of gas resources in France. Française de l’Energie
specialises in CBM (Coal Bed Methane), and its experienced
technical team has demonstrated the presence of significant gas
resources in the coals of former French producing basins. With the
production of this new generation energy, which is both clean and
strategic, Française de l’Energie is developing an ambitious
project based on recognised expertise.
For more information, go to
www.francaisedelenergie.frDisclaimer
This press release does not constitute, nor can it be
construed as, a public offer or offer to buy or solicit the
public’s interest in a public offer.
No communication or other information related to this
transaction or to Française de l’Energie may be transmitted to the
public in a country in which any approval or registration is
required. No steps to such end have been taken (or will be taken)
by Française de l’Energie in any country in which such steps would
be required (other than France). The subscription for or the
purchase of Française de l’Energie shares may be subject to
specific legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions.
Française de l’Energie assumes no responsibility for any violation
of any such restrictions by any person.
This press release does not constitute a prospectus within the
meaning of Directive 2003/71/CE of the European Parliament and
Council dated 4 November 2003, as amended, in particular by
Directive 2010/73/EU in the case where such Directive was
implemented into Law in the member States of the European Economic
Area (together, the “Prospectus Directive”).
This press release is promotional in nature.
In France, an offer is open to the public only after the
delivery by the AMF of a visa. With respect to the member States of
the European Economic Area other than France (the “Member States”)
having implemented the Prospectus Directive into Law, no action has
been or will be taken in order to permit a public offer of the
securities which would require the publication of a prospectus in
one of such Member States. As a result, securities may not and will
not be offered in any Member States (other than France), except
pursuant to the exemptions set forth in Article 3(2) of the
Prospectus Directive, if such exemptions have been implemented into
Law in the Member State(s) in question or in other cases not
requiring Française de l’Energie to publish a prospectus under the
Prospectus Directive and/or regulations applicable in these Member
States.
This press release was not disseminated or approved by an
“authorised person” within the meaning of Section 21 of the
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. As a result, this press
release is directed at and intended for only
(i) persons outside the United Kingdom, (ii) investment
professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial
Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005,
(iii) persons listed in Article 49(2) (a) to (d) (high net worth
companies, unregistered associations, etc.) of the Financial
Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, or
(iv) to any other person to whom this press release may be directed
by Law (persons mentioned in paragraphs (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv),
together referred to as “Relevant Persons”). The shares of
Française de l’Energie described herein are available only to
Relevant Persons, and any invitation, offer or agreement to
subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire Française de l’Energie
securities will be addressed to and engaged in only with Relevant
Persons. Any person who is not a Relevant Person must not act or
rely on this document or any of the information it contains. This
press release does not constitute a prospectus approved by the
Financial Services Authority or any other regulatory authority in
the United Kingdom within the meaning of Section 85 of the
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
This document does not constitute or form part of an offer of
securities or a solicitation for purchase, subscription or sale of
securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction (other
than France). Securities may not be offered, subscribed or sold in
the United States without registration under the U.S. Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or pursuant to
an exemption from this registration requirement. Française de
l’Energie shares have not been and will not be registered under the
U.S. Securities Act and Française de l’Energie does not intend to
undertake a public offering of its securities in the United
States.
The release of this press release in certain jurisdictions may
constitute a violation of applicable laws. The information
contained in this press release does not constitute an offer of
securities in Canada, Australia or Japan. This press release must
not be directly published, transmitted or distributed in the
territory of the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan.
For a period of 30 days from the date the Offer Price is made
public (i.e., according to the indicative timetable until July 10,
2016, inclusive), Société Générale, as stabilisation agent,
pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, specifically
Regulation No. 2273/2003 of the European Commission of 22 December
2003 governing terms for applying Directive 2003/06/EC of the
European Parliament and the Council of 28 January 2003 on insider
dealing and market manipulations, may (but is not required to do
so) undertake stabilisation operations in order to stabilise or
sustain the price of the Company’s shares in the Euronext Paris
regulated market. Pursuant to Article 10-1 of regulation (EC)
2273/03 of 22 December 2003, stabilisation operations may not be
performed at a price that exceeds the offer price. Such
interventions are liable to affect the share price and may result
in a market price above that which would otherwise have prevailed.
Even if stabilisation operations are performed, Société Générale
may decide to interrupt such operations at any time. The relevant
market authorities and the public will receive information pursuant
to Article 9 of the aforementioned regulation. In accordance with
the provisions of Article 11 b) of the aforementioned regulation,
Société Générale, acting on behalf of the institutions underwriting
the Offer, may, if needed, undertake overallotments in connection
with the Offer up to the number of shares covered by the
overallotment option, plus 5% of the Offer as applicable (excluding
exercise of the overallotment options).
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