MTI Wireless Edge - Update regarding Share Repurchase Programme
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MTI Wireless Edge Limited
13 April 2022
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13 April 2022
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd
("MTI" or the "Company")
Update regarding Share Repurchase Programme
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd. (AIM: MWE), the technology group focused on
comprehensive communication and radio frequency solutions across
multiple sectors, is pleased to provide an update in relation to its programme
to conduct market purchases of its ordinary shares of par value 0.01 Israeli
Shekels each ("Ordinary Shares") in the Company (the "Share Repurchase
Programme").
The Share Repurchase Programme originally commenced on 28
January 2019, and was put in place until no later than 26 July 2019 and was
subsequently extended until the end of August 2022. At a recent meeting, the
board of directors of the Company decided to extend the Share Repurchase
Programme until 31 March 2023, with the Share Repurchase Programme
now being managed by Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited ("Shore Capital")
pursuant to the terms described below. Purchases of Ordinary Shares under
the Share Repurchase Programme will now be for an increased maximum
value of up to £200,000.
The Company has entered into an arrangement with Shore Capital in relation
to the Share Repurchase Programme where Shore Capital will make the
trading decisions concerning the timing of the market purchases of Ordinary
Shares independently of and uninfluenced by the Company, with such
trading decisions being in line with the terms of the Share Repurchase
Programme. Purchases may continue during any closed periods of the
Company, as defined by the retained UK law version of the Market Abuse
Regulation 596/2014/EU ("UK MAR"), which may fall during the term of the
Share Repurchase Programme. The Company reserves the right to bring a
halt to the Share Repurchase Programme under circumstances that it deems
to be appropriate and in accordance with relevant law and regulation.
Any market purchases will be conducted in compliance with the following
restrictions regarding price conditions:
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the maximum price (exclusive of expense) at which any Ordinary
Shares may be purchased is the price equal to 105 per cent of the
average of the middle market quotations of an Ordinary Share as
derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List for the five
business days preceding the date of such purchase; and
the minimum price at which any share may be purchased shall be
0.23p (being the Sterling equivalent of the par value of an Ordinary
Share).
The Company intends to acquire Ordinary Shares under the Share
Repurchase Programme through its wholly owned subsidiary, MTI
Engineering Ltd. ("MTI Engineering"). Ordinary Shares acquired as a result of
the Share Repurchase Programme will be held by MTI Engineering and in
accordance with the Israeli Companies Law, 1999 will not have any voting
rights.
An objective of the Share Repurchase Programme is that Ordinary Shares
acquired by MTI Engineering will be resold, provided that this occurs under
circumstances that the Board of MTI deems to be appropriate and in
compliance with applicable law and regulation. Cash generated from any
eventual resales of Ordinary Shares acquired by MTI Engineering under the
Share Repurchase Programme will be credited to an account held with Shore
Capital and such cash may be used by Shore Capital to make future
purchases of Ordinary Shares under the Share Repurchase Programme.
The Share Repurchase Programme will not necessarily comply with the safe
harbour requirements set out under Article 5 of UK MAR and, accordingly, the
Company may not at all times benefit from the exemption contained in
Article 5 of UK MAR. Furthermore, due to the limited liquidity in the Ordinary
Shares, any market purchase of Ordinary Shares pursuant to the Share
Repurchase Programme on any trading day could represent a significant
proportion of the daily trading volume in the Ordinary Shares on AIM and
could exceed 25 per cent. of the average daily trading volume, being the limit
laid down in Article 5(1) of MAR.
The Company will announce any market purchase of Ordinary Shares
pursuant to the Share Repurchase Programme without delay.
The Company confirms that, other than as disclosed in this announcement, it
is not currently in possession of any unpublished inside information.
Commenting on the Share Repurchase Programme, CEO Moni Borovitz,
said: "We are pleased that Shore Capital will now manage the Share
Repurchase Programme on behalf of the Company. We believe that this
programme has contributed to a significant increase in liquidity in MTI's
shares and it is logical therefore for it to continue."
For further information please contact:
MTI Wireless Edge Ltd
Moni Borovitz, CEO
Allenby Capital Limited (Nomad and Joint
Broker)
Nick Naylor/Alex Brearley/Piers Shimwell
(Corporate Finance)
Amrit Nahal/David Johnson (Sales and Corporate
Broking)
+972 3 900 8900
http://www.mtiwirelessedge.com
+44 20 3328 5656
Shore Capital (Joint Broker)
Toby Gibbs/John More (Corporate Advisory)
Fiona Conroy (Corporate Broking)
+44 20 7408 4090
Novella (Financial PR)
Tim Robertson/Fergus Young
+44 20 3151 7008
About MTI Wireless Edge Ltd. ("MTI")
Headquartered in Israel, MTI is a technology group focused on
comprehensive communication and radio frequency solutions across
multiple sectors through three core divisions:
Antenna Division
MTI is a world leader in the design, development and production of high
quality, state-of-the-art, and cost-effective antenna solutions including Smart
Antennas, MIMO Antennas and Dual Polarity Antennas for wireless
applications. MTI supplies antennas for both military and commercial
markets from 100 KHz to 174 GHz.
Internationally recognized as a producer of commercial off-the-Shelf and
custom-developed antenna solutions in a broad frequency range, MTI
addresses both commercial and military applications.
MTI supplies directional and omnidirectional antennas for outdoor and
indoor deployments, including smart antennas for 5G backhaul, Broadband
access, public safety, RFID, base station and terminals for the utility market.
Military applications include a wide range of broadband, tactical and
specialized communication antennas, antenna systems and DF arrays
installed on numerous airborne, ground and naval, including submarine,
platforms worldwide.
Water Control & Management Division
Via its subsidiary, Mottech Water Solutions Ltd ("Mottech"), MTI provides
high-end remote control and monitoring solutions for water and irrigation
applications based on Motorola's IRRInet state-of-the-art control, monitoring
and communication technologies.
As Motorola's global prime-distributor Mottech serves its customers
worldwide through its international subsidiaries and a global network of local
distributors and representatives. With over 25 years of experience in
providing customers with irrigation remote control and management,
Mottech's solutions ensure constant, reliable and accurate water usage,
increase crops quality and yield while reducing operational and maintenance
costs providing fast ROI while helping sustain the environment. Mottech's
activities are focused in the market segments of agriculture, water
distribution, municipal and commercial landscape as well as wastewater and
storm-water reuse.
Distribution & Professional Consulting Services Division
Via its subsidiary, MTI Summit Electronics Ltd., MTI offers consulting,
representation and marketing services to foreign companies in the field of RF
and Microwave solutions and applications including engineering services
(including design and integration) in the field of aerostat systems and the
ongoing operation of Platform subsystems, SIGINT, RADAR, communication
and observation systems which is performed by the Company. It also
specializes in the development, manufacture and integration of
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communication systems and advanced monitoring and control systems for
the Government and defence industry market.
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