MXC Capital Limited Subscription for Loan Notes in IDE Group Holdings (5991P)
May 30 2018 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 5991P
MXC Capital Limited
30 May 2018
MXC Capital Limited
("MXC" or the "Company")
Subscription for Loan Notes in IDE Group Holdings plc
MXC (AIM: MXCP), the technology focused adviser and investor,
announces that it has subscribed for GBP750,000 out of a total
issue of GBP2 million loan notes in IDE Group Holdings plc ("IDE"),
the mid-market network, cloud and IT managed services provider in
which MXC is a 21.9% shareholder (the "Loan Notes").
On 2 February 2018 IDE announced that it is undertaking an
on-going major cost reduction programme due to trading issues which
have resulted in poor cash generation and subsequent working
capital constraints. Furthermore, in the announcement of IDE's
results for the year ended 31 December 2017 on 8 May 2018, the
Chairman noted that the profitability of IDE for the current year
to 31 December 2018 is expected to be significantly lower than 2017
based on current trading.
The proceeds from the issue of the Loan Notes will be used to
support IDE's working capital needs whilst it continues to
undertake a strategic and operational review.
The Loan Notes are unsecured with an annual coupon of 10 per
cent. paid annually alongside an arrangement fee of 1.5 per cent.
payable on the first anniversary and will mature in 2021.
Ian Smith, CEO of MXC, has been appointed to the board of IDE as
a part time Executive Director to lead the strategic and
operational review of the business and MXC Capital Markets LLP has
been appointed as financial adviser to IDE to provide corporate
finance and advisory services.
Ian Smith, CEO of MXC, commented:
"Whilst as the largest shareholder we are disappointed at the
situation that IDE finds itself in, we are pleased to be able to
support the company both financially and strategically during this
review period. Despite the recent poor trading and cash generation
of the business, we believe that there is marketable value in the
underlying contracted revenues and our focus will be on restoring
value for all shareholders."
MXC Capital Limited
Ian Smith
+44(0)20 7965 8149
Zeus Capital Limited (Nominated adviser and broker)
Giles Balleny
+44 (0)20 3829 5000
About MXC Capital Limited www.mxccapital.com
MXC is a specialist technology adviser and investor with a track
record of investing in and advising companies in the TMT sector.
MXC brings together a deep knowledge of technology, first-hand
experience of managing companies in the sector, an ability to make
meaningful investments and a highly experienced corporate advisory
team in support, all of which combine to grow shareholder
value.
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