JETCAM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
26 October 1999
JETCAM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
('Jetcam' or 'the Company')
Result of Extraordinary General Meeting
Result of Open Offer
JETCAM develops and markets software systems for computer programming
of punching and cutting machines used in sheet metal fabrication.
JETCAM, which listed on the Alternative Investment Market ('AIM') in
May 1999, announces that it has now completed the acquisition of
Camtek Limited ('Camtek') for £4 million, subject to admission of the
new ordinary shares to AIM. Camtek, a UK company, develops and
markets CAM software systems for computer numerical control
programming of machines in the sheet metal fabrication and milling
and turning industries.
At the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held today, the
resolution to effect the acquisition of Camtek Limited was duly
passed.
Under the open offer of 3.2 million new ordinary shares, the
Directors of JETCAM irrevocably undertook not to subscribe for their
entitlements. These shares were placed firm by Townsley & Co with
institutional and other investors. Of the balance of 80,260 new
ordinary shares, which remained available for subscription under the
open offer, 57,212 new ordinary shares were taken up by qualifying
shareholders, representing 71.3% of the ordinary shares available for
subscription under the open offer and 1.74% of the total number of
open offer shares.
Commenting on the acquisition of Camtek, Ivan Stern, Chief Executive
of JETCAM, said:
'I am delighted that we are now able to complete the acquisition of
Camtek and progress the integration of the two businesses. The
opportunities for the combined group are very exciting and can only
continue to grow as both companies continue to launch innovative, new
products designed to address the as yet unsatisfied needs of our
marketplace.'
ENQUIRIES
JETCAM International Holdings Limited Tel: 00 377 97971640
John Wright
College Hill Tel: (00 44)20 74572020
Nicola Weiner
John East & Partners Limited Tel: (00 44)20 76282200
John East
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