German aerospace and satellite manufacturer OHB has priced a previously announced share offering aimed at raising up to \u20ac510.7 million ($585.8 million) to support expansion plans across its space and technology businesses.<\/p>\n
The company said it will issue up to 1.7 million new shares at a subscription price of \u20ac300 per share as part of the capital increase.<\/p>\n
The fundraising comes as European space companies seek to capitalize on growing investor interest in the sector and increasing demand for satellite, launch, and space infrastructure capabilities.<\/p>\n
The offer price represents a discount to OHB\u2019s previous market closing price.<\/p>\n
According to the company, major shareholders, including the Fuchs family and KKR-backed Orchid Lux HoldCo, have agreed to waive their subscription rights, making the majority of the newly issued shares available through a private placement.<\/p>\n
The transaction is also expected to increase the company\u2019s free float by expanding the number of publicly traded shares.<\/p>\n
OHB said the Fuchs family will remain the company\u2019s majority shareholder following the transaction, retaining a stake of more than 60%.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Orchid Lux HoldCo plans to sell up to 1.23 million existing shares in connection with the offering while continuing to hold a significant ownership position in the company.<\/p>\n
The company intends to use proceeds from the offering to support several strategic priorities.<\/p>\n
These include investments in manufacturing facilities, expansion of production capabilities, acquisitions and partnerships across Europe, development of launch vehicle technologies, and funding for future projects.<\/p>\n
OHB also said a portion of the proceeds will be allocated to general corporate purposes.<\/p>\n
The capital raise reflects increasing investment activity across the European space sector as governments and commercial operators expand spending on satellites, launch systems, Earth observation, communications, and defense-related space infrastructure.<\/p>\n
OHB is one of Europe\u2019s largest space technology companies, supplying satellites and aerospace systems for commercial, scientific, and government missions.<\/p>\n
The company said the additional capital will help strengthen its position in the evolving space market while supporting long-term growth opportunities across Europe and international markets.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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