Auden AG / Key word(s): Capital Increase 01.06.2016 08:20 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Berlin-based investment company gains additional family offices as shareholders - Offering was significantly oversubscribed at price of EUR 4.00 per share - Company to undertake first investment actions before end of June Berlin - Auden AG has executed a further capital increase transaction under which various institutional investors, particularly European family offices, have subscribed to 557,600 new shares at an issuing price of EUR 4.00 per share. Because of strong demand, the offering was significantly oversubscribed. The company is receiving the entirety of the total gross proceeds from the share placement of EUR 2,230,400.00. With this transaction, the company has now successfully completed the capital increase against cash contributions as per its resolution of 18 May 2016, which provided for an increase in registered capital from EUR 6,133,663.00 to EUR 6,691,263.00 through the issuance of up to 557,600 new par-value bearer shares, availing itself thereunder of a portion of the company's previously approved capital, and under exercise of the exclusion of subscription rights to existing shareholders. For Auden AG, the success of this capital raising transaction following its rapid share price rise in recent months marks a strong vote of confidence in its new strategic direction as it assembles an investment portfolio of privately held technology start-ups. The first such investments are expected to be undertaken within the month of June. Among the factors behind the high demand for shares in Auden particularly from family offices is the ongoing zero interest rate environment, which is compelling family offices to seek new opportunities for portions of their investment portfolios. Christofer Radic, CEO of Auden AG, sees a distinct competitive advantage for his investment company from this high level of interest among family offices: "We are extremely pleased that we have, in our numerous discussions with potential investors, been so successful especially among family offices in convincing them of the advantages of direct investments by Auden AG in privately held companies. For these investors, Auden AG serves as a sort of conduit to a segment of the start-up market which they would otherwise be unable to access. Through their shareholdings in Auden AG, these investors will in the future be able to participate in the success of our portfolio companies." About Auden AG: Auden AG, based in the German federal capital of Berlin, invests in carefully selected start-up ventures within its local region. Its formula for success is based, in addition to its own business model and experienced team of professionals, upon its ability to provide strong ongoing support to its portfolio companies through its network and expertise. Its close working relationships and conscientious monitoring of the investments which it undertakes thus play a critically important role. Through its stringent pre-selection of targets and active oversight of its portfolio companies, Auden AG offers family offices, institutional and private investors the means to participate in investment opportunities in a high-potential market which can be not only highly complex but also difficult to penetrate without close local connections. Disclaimer: This release may contain forward-looking statements and information which may be identified by formulations using terms such as "expects", "aims", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates" or "will". Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and certain assumptions which may be subject to variety of risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved by Auden AG may substantially differ from these forward-looking statements. Auden AG assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements or to correct them in case of developments which differ from those anticipated. Contact: Auden AG Am Kupfergraben 6 10117 Berlin Germany Phone: + 49 30 80494800 Fax: + 49 30 80494809 Email: [email protected] 01.06.2016 The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Auden AG Am Kupfergraben 6 10117 Berlin Germany Phone: + 49 30 80494800 Fax: + 49 30 80494809 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.auden.de ISIN: DE000A161440 WKN: A16144 Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin; Open Market (Entry Standard) in Frankfurt End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------