Fastned Will List on Euronext Tomorrow; Issue of New Depositary Receipts Delayed

AMSTERDAM, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

Fastned B.V. ("Fastned" or the "Company"), the fast-charging company that is building a European network of fast-charging stations for fully electric vehicles, will start trading on Euronext Amsterdam this Friday. The issue of new depositary receipts announced last week is being postponed due to market-related circumstances, including the increased uncertainty this week about goverment policy in relation to fiscal incentives for electric vehicles in the Netherlands. Trading in depository receipts on Euronext will start tomorrow, Friday, June 21, 2019.

Fastned is building a European network of fast charging stations and recently opened its first station in the United Kingdom. The company is currently building charging stations in Germany and the Netherlands. Fastned already has a network of 101 stations, 88 of which in the Netherlands and 12 in Germany. In recent years, Fastned's revenue grew by 10% month on month, outpacing the growth in the number of electric cars. Investing in the growth of its network is the reason for Fastned to list on Euronext. This listing will increase Fastned's access to capital markets and gives Fastned additional funding flexibility to help realise its growth strategy.

A week ago, Fastned published its intention to combine its listing on Euronext with the issue of new depository receipts. This was done on the basis of positive signals from the market. However, based on current market-related circumstances, including increased uncertainty regarding fiscal stimulation of electric vehicles in the Netherlands, and the response from investors in recent days on this matter, Fastned has decided to postpone the issue.

For Fastned, this means that it will list on Euronext on Friday, 21 June 2019, thereby achieving its goal to gain access to a larger capital market. The postponement of the issue means that there will be no dilution for current holders of the depository receipts. In the coming period, Fastned expects to continue its growth path and add new charging stations to its network. These developments are funded with proceeds from earlier bond issues and capital raises. These new stations will also contribute to future revenue growth and profitability. Depending on the development of market sentiment, Fastned may in due time come to market with a new offer.