Stockholm, 31 July 2024: Verve Group SE ("Verve" or the "Company", ISIN: SE0018538068; ticker: VER / M8G) has concluded the closing of the acquisition of the mobile first digital advertising platform Jun Group. The acquisition is adding strong relationships with leading brands and media agencies in the United States and substantially strengthens the demand side business of Verve.
Advantage received approximately €120 million in cash at close. As part of the purchase agreement, Verve will pay two additional installments in the amount of approximately €25 million each, 12 months and 18 months post-close. Advantage plans to use the majority of initial proceeds to pay down debt and reinvest in its business.
"The acquisition of Jun Group represents another significant step for Verve as it is adding strong relationships to leading brands and media agencies to Verves demand side business. It will significantly increase our size and profitability, improve our net leverage and drive further growth and efficiency." said Remco Westermann, CEO of Verve. "This transaction also improves our balance between supply and demand, leading to increased transparency and efficiency for our clients, both publishers and advertisers, in line with our mission "Let's Make Media Better."
For further information, please contact:
Sören Barz
Head of Investor Relations
+49 170 376 9571
soeren.barz@verve.com, investor@verve.com
www.investors.verve.com
About Verve
Verve Group SE (Ticker: VER) is a fast-growing, profitable, digital media company that provides AI-driven ad-software solutions. Verve matches global advertiser demand with publisher ad-supply, enhancing results through first-party data from its own content. Aligned with our mission, "Let's make media better," the company focuses on enabling better outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers with responsible advertising solutions, with an emphasis on emerging media channels. Verve's main operational presence is in North America and Europe, and it is registered as a Societas Europaea in Sweden (registration number 517100-0143). Its shares are listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm and the Scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company has two secured bonds listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Open Market. Verve's certified advisor on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market is FNCA Sweden AB; contact info: info@fnca.se.
