United Medical Group CY PLC
EMC announces IPO price of USD 12.5 per GDR
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EMC announces IPO price of USD 12.5 per GDR
Nicosia, Cyprus, 15 July 2021 – United Medical Group CY PLC (the “Company”, and together with its consolidated subsidiaries the “Group” or “EMC”), the leading multidisciplinary premium-class healthcare services provider in Russia operating under the European Medical Center brand, today announces the offer price for its initial public offering (the “Offering”) at USD 12.5 per GDR (the “Offering Price”).
Andrey Yanovsky, CEO of EMC, said:
“IPO is an important and logical step in the further development of the Company, which has been demonstrating progressive growth over the course of many years, has held leading positions in the market and has a recognisable trusted brand. The deal is also a milestone for the private healthcare market in Russia, as it is the first in the sector in nearly 10 years. We are pleased with the high level of interest that the investment community has shown in the IPO, as reflected in the timely completion of the bookbuilding process and the diversity of the book, which includes world-renowned institutional and retail investors.
“The increased demand on the part of investors, even taking into account the specifics of the business and the small number of public global peers, is recognition of the Company’s strong performance, high degree of transparency and trust in the management team, as well as an indication of confidence in the Company’s significant potential for future growth of the Company and the sector.”
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[1] An indicative RUB equivalent based on the CBR rate for USD/RUB effective on 15 July 2021 [2] According to EMC estimates, based on data for 2020. [3] For EMC, calculated as profit for the period/year adjusted for income tax benefit, other income, net, (expense)/income on change in fair value of financial instruments, foreign exchange (loss)/gain, finance expense, and finance income, less construction revenue plus cost of construction, non-recurring expenses, depreciation of property plant and equipment (representing depreciation of property plant and equipment attributable to (a) Cost of medical services and products provided, (b) Selling expenses and (c) General and administrative expenses and amortisation of intangible assets (representing amortisation of intangible assets attributable to (a) Cost of medical services and products provided, (b) Selling expenses and (c) General and administrative expenses)) for the period. [4] Estimated based on EMC’s adjusted EBITDA for 2020 and the latest publicly available information from the Company’s private healthcare Russian peers. [5] According to EMC’s estimates. [6] Calculated as revenue excluding construction revenue. [7] According to NEO Center.
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