EQS-Adhoc: init innovation in traffic systems SE successfully completes cash capital increase through accelerated bookbuilding

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init innovation in traffic systems SE has used part of its authorized capital to successfully issue 1,000,000 new shares in an international private placement by way of an accelerated bookbuilding process, with exclusion of pre-emption rights. The share capital of init innovation in traffic systems SE has therefore risen by c. 10 % to 11,040,000 no-par-value shares. The Board of Management and Supervisory Board of init innovation in traffic systems SE set the placement price at € 46.95 per share, resulting in gross issue proceeds of approximately € 46.95 million.

The new shares are expected to be admitted to trading in the sub-segment of the regulated market with additional post-admission obligations (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on June 29, 2026 without a prospectus. Trading in the new shares, which will be included in the existing listing of the company's shares, is intended to commence on June 30, 2026. Delivery of the new shares is expected on June 30, 2026.

The net proceeds from the capital increase will strengthen the working capital of init innovation in traffic systems SE, in particular regarding the flexibility in payment structures for new large-scale projects, as well as its ability to pursue further organic and inorganic growth opportunities (including the potential buyout of minority stakes as well as investment in technology partners).

As part of the transaction, init innovation in traffic systems SE is committing to a lock-up, i.e. the Company will not, subject to the usual market exceptions, issue any further shares or financial instruments that can be converted into shares or carry out a further capital increase within a six-month period.

Münchmeyer Petersen Capital Markets GmbH (MPCM) is acting as Sole Global Coordinator & Sole Bookrunner in this transaction. MPCM acts as the tied agent of Wolfgang Steubing AG Wertpapierdienstleister, Frankfurt am Main.

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