H&K AG: Equity Increase

This share capital increase, the resolution for which is scheduled to be taken during the next ordinary shareholder meeting in mid August 2017, will be a combined share capital increase comprising an increase in kind and an increase in cash. Currently Heckler & Koch expects to issue appr. 6.6 million of new shares during this transaction.

A major shareholder of Heckler & Koch has undertaken to provide funds in the amount of € 50 million for the capital increase, and will support the company’s efforts to refinance its 2011 9.50% Senior Secured Notes at a significantly lower debt level than currently. These funds will be provided initially in the form of a shareholder loan to be converted into share capital during the share capital increase to meet the time line of the refinancing of the 2011 9.50% Senior Secured Notes. Minority shareholders of H&K will have the possibility to subscribe for new shares on a pro-rata-basis and on the same economic terms against payment in cash.

By way of this share capital increase in the amount of € 50 million minimum, Heckler & Koch is able to reduce its financial debt to a maximum of € 170 million.

About Heckler & Koch
The Heckler & Koch Group, in operation for more than 65 years, is a leading manufacturer of small arms with a premium Quality product portfolio for the armed forces of the EU, of NATO countries and of NATO-equivalent countries. The Heckler & Koch Group designs, produces and distributes small arms, including rifles, side arms, sub-machine guns, machine guns, grenade launchers and a variety of other related products.