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HDI V.a.G. has sold shares in Talanx AG

  • 8,200,000 shares placed
  • Free float of Talanx AG increases by 3.2 percent

HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G. has informed Talanx AG this morning that it has placed 8,200,000 shares in Talanx AG with institutional investors. Shares were sold at a placement price of EUR 23.25 per share. Following the transaction, the free float of Talanx AG has risen by approximately EUR 200 million at yesterday’s market close, reflecting an increase of 3.2 percentage points to 14.4 percent.

HDI V.a.G. now holds 79.1 percent, compared to 82.3 percent prior to the transaction. One of the objectives of the placement was to increase the free float of Talanx AG while avoiding dilution of the other shareholders. The higher free float might further strengthen the position of Talanx AG in the MDAX.

HDI V.a.G. continues to see itself as a long term majority shareholder in Talanx AG. With a holding of 6.5 percent, Meiji Yasuda remains another anchor shareholder.

HDI V.a.G. was advised by Rothschild on this transaction. Deutsche Bank and Berenberg Bank were mandated as Joint Bookrunners.


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