| Ivry-sur-Seine, 6 April 2016 SUCCESSFUL EXERCISE OF 2016 STOCK WARRANTS BEFORE 31 MARCH 2016 Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (Euronext Paris: MBWS) today announces the results of the anticipated exercise of 2016 stock warrants by their holders. As of 5 April 2016, 1,802,216 2016 stock warrants have been exercised. Consequently, 1,802,216 new Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits shares will be issued, generating a capital increase of €3,604,432 for a share premium of €32,479,888 (i.e. a dilution of 6.8%) and a cash inflow of €36,044,320, corresponding to a success rate of almost 70%. Holders of the 2016 stock warrants had until 31 March 2016 to exercise them at the price of €20 per warrant and obtain in exchange a new Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits share automatically associated with a free 2023 redeemable stock warrant. As of 31 March 2016, 1,659,938 2016 stock warrants have been exercised. Consequently, 1,659,938 2023 redeemable stock warrants will be issued with a maturity of 31 December 2023 and an exercise price of €25; they will be listed under the ISIN code FR0013066313. We note that Diana Holding and Cofepp respectively exercised 700,000 and 541,065 2016 stock warrants before 31 March 2016 and will therefore receive in exchange the same number of new shares and 2023 redeemable stock warrants. Through these injections, both companies have benefited from an accretive effect and increased their respective shares in the Group's capital. Holders of 2016 stock warrants who have not yet exercised them are still entitled to apply, until 31 December 2016, for one Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits share at the price of €20. Jean-Noël Reynaud, Chief Executive Officer of Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits said: «We are very satisfied with today’s results, which come on top of the excellent news announced since the beginning of the year, including the amicable resolution of the dispute with Chamarré and the exit from the continuation plan for Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits France. The €36 million cash inflow we will be receiving will allow us to implement the full exit from our Group's continuation plan as early as in the next few months." About Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is a wine and spirits group operating in Europe and the United States. Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits stands out through its know-how, its assortment of brands with a long tradition and a spirit firmly focused on innovation. From the founding of Maison Marie Brizard in 1755 to the launch of Fruits and Wine in 2010, the Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits group has shown an ability to develop its brands in a modern way whilst respecting their origins. Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is committed to providing value by offering its clients trustworthy and audacious brands packed with flavours and experiences. Today, the Group has a consistent portfolio of brands that are leaders on their respective segments, and notably William Peel, Sobieski, Fruits and Wine and Marie Brizard. Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is listed on Compartment B of Euronext Paris (FR0000060873 - MBWS) and is included in the EnterNext© PEA-PME 150 index. Contacts: Image Sept Simon Zaks / Caroline Simon [email protected] / [email protected] Tel: +33 (0)1 53 70 74 63 / +33 (0)1 53 70 74 65 | |
