Publish date: 21 Mar 2022 15:12
Oslo, 21 March 2022: Reference is made the to the announcement made on 9 February 2022 regarding the contemplated combination between Komplett ASA (”Komplett” or the ”Company”) and NetOnNet AB by way of Komplett acquiring all shares in NetOnNet from its sole shareholder SIBA Invest Aktiebolag (the ”Transaction”).
Komplett is pleased to inform that it has received clearance to complete the Transaction from the competition authorities in Norway and Sweden, respectively, and that it expects completion of the Transaction to occur during the first half of April 2022.
For further queries, please contact:
Kristin Hovland, Head of Communication
+47 98 65 28 60
Kristin.Hovland@komplett.com
This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Article 7 and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange announcement was published by Elise Heidenreich, Investor Relations adviser, at the date and time as set out above.
About Komplett ASA and NetOnNet AB
Komplett Group is a leading online-first electronics and IT products retailer, operating in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Serving customers in the B2C, B2B and distribution markets, the Group is deeply focused on delivering best in class customer experience, built through decades of knowhow, expertise and deep customer commitment. Komplett Group operates an efficiency and scalable business model that supports costs leadership and enables a competitive product offering.
Founded in 1999, NetOnNet is a leading online-first electronics platform offering both well known and own brands. Sales are made online as well as through complementary service centres in Sweden and Norway. NetOnNet is known for low prices and a passion for making electronics accessible in the most convenient way possible. The customer loyalty club, Kulbbhyllan, has over one million members which represent a majority of revenue. Head office and main fulfilment centre are located in Viared, outside Borås.
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