Nixu Oyj: Announcement of a change in shareholding according to chapter 9, section 10 of the Finnish Securities Market Act
Nixu Corporation (business code 0721811-7) has today, 13 June 2023, received from DNV AS a notification pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act.
According to the notification, the ownership of DNV AS in Nixu Corporation’s shares (ISIN: FI0009008387) increased above ninety (90) per cent threshold on June 12, 2023.
Nixu Corporation has one share series and each share entitles its holder to one (1) vote. The total number of shares is 7,447,219.
Total shareholding of DNV AS subject to the notification:
| % of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments | Total of both in % | Total number of shares and voting rights of issuer | |
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 93.25% | 2.83% | 93.44% | 7,447,219 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed:
A: Shares and voting rights
| Number of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights | |||
| Class/type of shares ISIN code | Direct (SMA 9:5) |
Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) |
Direct (SMA 9:5) |
Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) |
| FI0009008387 | 6,942,759 | 93.25% | ||
| A TOTAL | 6,942,759 | 93.25% | ||
B: Financial Instruments according to SMA 9:6a
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise / Conversion Period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights |
| Option 2019A | N/A | N/A | Cash | 63,800 | 0.83 % |
| Option 2019B | N/A | N/A | Cash | 68,000 | 0.89 % |
| Option 2019C | N/A | N/A | Cash | 85,000 | 1.11 % |
| SUBTOTAL B | 216,800 | 2.83 % |
Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
| Name | % of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments | Total in both |
| Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas (Foundation) | 100 % | 100 % | |
| Det Norske Veritas Holding AS | 100 % | 100 % | |
| DNV Group AS | 100 % | 100 % |
Additional information: DNV has completed its tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares and stock options in Nixu. Trades regarding the tendered shares and stock options were executed on June 12, 2023.
Nixu Corporation
Further information:
CFO Janne Kärkkäinen, Nixu Corporation
Telephone: +358 40 529 4603, e-mail: Janne.Karkkainen@nixu.com