Back 11 Jul 2025

LMS Compliance Completes US$4.5M Acquisition of Anchor Tech with New Shares Issued at 15% Premium

Link: https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/9OECKDHCJ7CM3V8R/bbe37bdb47fc2530cc137ac29b67acea6c3cabc60f62012349a1f34eedc295c2

Summary:

  • LMS Compliance completed the acquisition of 75% of Anchor Technology Holdings (ACC HK) on 11 July 2025, making ACC HK a 75%-owned indirect subsidiary.

  • The deal valued at US$4,511,867 is being satisfied in tranches. On completion:

    • Paid US$816,373 in cash (S$1.08M).

    • Issued 9,456,340 new shares at S$0.42 each, representing an agreed premium of 15% above the six-month VWAP of ~S$0.366, valued at US$2,994,544 (S$3.97M).

  • This first tranche covers ~84.5% of the total purchase price.

  • Post-issuance, company share capital increased to 114.4 million shares, with the new shares comprising ~8.3% of enlarged capital.

  • Vendor and warrantors have agreed to a 3-year lock-up on these new shares.

  • Trading of these shares will start 16 July 2025 on Catalist.

  • LMS will announce when the remaining tranches are settled under the SPA.

  • Shareholders advised to exercise caution and consult advisers if needed.