Notification to Optionholders
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
19 October 2023
Not for release to US wire services or distribution in the United States
Dear Optionholder,
NOTIFICATION TO OPTIONHOLDERS
We are writing to you in relation to your option holding in Microba Life Sciences Limited (ASX:MAP) ("Microba" or "the
Company").
On 19 October 2023, Microba announced the launch of a A$20.0 million pro rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement
offer (Entitlement Offer) of new fully paid ordinary shares (Entitlement Offer Shares) at an offer price of A$0.23 per
Entitlement Offer Share (Offer Price).
The Entitlement Offer is comprised of an offer of 1 Entitlement Offer Share for every 4 shares to raise gross proceeds of up
to A$20.0 million.
The retail component of the Entitlement Offer (Retail Entitlement Offer) will be made to shareholders with a registered
address in Australia or New Zealand at 7.00pm on the record date of Monday, 23 October 2023 (Record Date).
A retail offer booklet will be dispatched to eligible retail shareholders (Eligible Retail Shareholders) on Thursday, 26
October 2023.
The Entitlement Offer is being made without a prospectus or disclosure document in accordance with section 708AA of the
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) as modified by ASIC Corporations (Non-Traditional Rights Issues) Instrument 2016/84.
The Entitlement Offer is being made pursuant to an offer booklet for the Retail Entitlement Offer (Retail Offer Booklet) to be
issued to eligible shareholders on or around Thursday, 26 October 2023 which is available on the ASX website at
www.asx.com.au.
Optionholders
The Company is giving you notice that as an optionholder of the Company, if you wish to participate in the Entitlement Offer
with respect to your options (Options), you must exercise your Options before the Record Date. If you require an option
exercise form, please email the Joint Company Secretary, Peter Webse, Peter.Webse@microba.com.
There is no obligation for you to exercise your Options. This letter is intended to inform you of your rights in relation to
your Options and the Entitlement Offer. If you do not wish to participate in the Entitlement Offer you do not need to take
any action.
Questions
If you have any queries about the Entitlement Offer, please contact Automic Group on 1300 288 664 (within Australia) or
+61 2 9698 5414 (outside Australia) between 8:30am and 5:00pm (Sydney time), Monday to Friday during the offer period.
Dr Luke Reid
Chief Executive Officer
E: Luke.Reid@microba.com
Authorised for release by the Board
Microba Life Sciences Ltd ABN 82 617 096 652
Level 10, 324 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
T: 1300 974 621 E: investor@microba.com W: microba.com
About Microba Life Sciences Limited
Microba Life Sciences is a precision microbiome company driven to improve human health. With world-leading technology
for measuring the human gut microbiome, Microba is driving the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for
major chronic diseases and delivering gut microbiome testing services globally to researchers, clinicians, and consumers.
Through partnerships with leading organisations, Microba is powering the discovery of new relationships between the
microbiome, health and disease for the development of new health solutions.
Disclaimer
Forward looking statements
This document contains certain "forward-looking statements". The words "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend",
"believe", "guidance", "should", "could", "may", "will", "predict", "plan" and other
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings and
financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, opinions and
estimates provided in this document are based on assumptions and contingencies that are subject to change without notice
and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that are beyond the control of Microba, its
directors and management. This includes statements about market and industry trends, which are based on interpretations
of current market conditions.
Forward-looking statements are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication or guarantee
of future performance. Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied
in such statements and any projections and assumptions on which these statements are based. These statements may
assume the success of Microba’s business strategies. The success of any of those strategies will be realised in the period for
which the forward-looking statement may have been prepared or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements and except as required by law or regulation, none of Microba, its representatives or
advisers assumes any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. No representation or warranty, express or
implied, is made as to the accuracy, likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forecasts, prospects, returns or
statements in relation to future matters contained in this document. The forward-looking statements are based on
information available to Microba as at the date of this document. Except as required by law or regulation (including the ASX
Listing Rules), none of Microba, its representatives or advisers undertakes any obligation to provide any additional or updated
information whether as a result of a change in expectations or assumptions, new information, future events or results or
otherwise. Indications of, and guidance or outlook on, future earnings or financial position or performance are also forwardlooking statements.
Not an offer in the United States
This document has been prepared for publication in Australia and may not be released to US wire services or distributed in
the United States. This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the
United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such an offer would be illegal. Any securities described in this document
have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “US Securities Act”) or the
securities laws of any state or jurisdiction of the United States. Accordingly, the securities described in this document may
not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction
not subject to, the registration requirements of the US Securities Act and applicable securities laws of any state or other
jurisdiction of the United States
Microba Life Sciences Ltd ABN 82 617 096 652
Level 10, 324 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
T: 1300 974 621 E: investor@microba.com W: microba.com
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