Issue of equity

RNS Number : 7977P

Science in Sport PLC

10 June 2015

 



10 June 2015

SCIENCE IN SPORT PLC

("SiS" or the "Company")

Issue of equity

The Company has today applied for 383,088 new ordinary shares of 10 pence each ("New Ordinary Shares") to be admitted to trading on AIM ("Admission"). The New Ordinary Shares will be issued to Regal Trustees Limited, as part of an employee benefits trust ("EBT"). The directors of the Company are interested in ordinary shares held by the EBT. It is expected that dealings in the New Ordinary Shares will commence at 08.00a.m on 16 June 2015.

Following admission, the Company will have 25,568,545 ordinary shares of 10 pence each ("Ordinary Shares") outstanding. The figure of 25,568,545 Ordinary Shares may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or change their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

For further information:

Science in Sport PLC	[phone]
Stephen Moon, CEO Vivienne Sparks, Finance Director
Cenkos Securities	[phone]
Bobbie Hilliam - NOMAD and Broker
Buchanan	[phone]
Mark Court / Sophie McNulty / Sophie Cowles
[e-mail]

Notes for editors

About Science in Sport plc

Science in Sport plc is a leading sports nutrition company that develops, manufactures and markets sports nutrition products for professional athletes and sports enthusiasts. SiS is a strong brand in the elite athlete community.

The SiS core product ranges include: SiS GO, comprising energy powders, isotonic gels, energy bars and hydration tablets; SiS REGO, including protein-based recovery powders and bars; and SiS Protein, a whey protein range for lean muscle development.  SiS products are sold in a range of retail channels, including specialist sport retailers, major grocers, high street retailers and e-commerce websites.

SiS is currently the official sports nutrition supplier to professional cycling teams Team Wiggins, JLT Condor, Madison Genesis, Team Katusha and Trek Factory Racing. SiS is also the official supplier of sports drinks and sports nutrition to the GB Rowing Team. In addition, Olympians Sir Chris Hoy MBE, Mark Cavendish MBE and Helen Jenkins are Elite Sports Consultants and brand ambassadors.

SiS was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hatton Garden, London. Its manufacturing facility is in Nelson, Lancashire.

SiS shares are traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SIS.

For further information, please visit www.scienceinsport.com

 

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