Galapagos increases share capital through warrant exercises
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Mechelen, Belgium; 17 December 2012 - Galapagos NV (Euronext: GLPG) announced
today a capital increase arising from employee warrant exercises.
Since its inception in 1999, Galapagos has been using warrant plans to
incentivize personnel and management and have them share in the success of the
company. Following warrant exercises during the exercise period from
28 November 2012 through 11 December 2012, Galapagos issued 171,624 new ordinary
shares on 17 December 2012 for a total capital increase (including issuance
premium) of ?1,336,886.63.
To date, Galapagos' total share capital amounts to ?144,815,588.27; the total
number of securities conferring voting rights is 26,770,747, which is also the
total number of voting rights (the "denominator"), and all securities conferring
voting rights and all voting rights are of the same category. The total number
of rights (warrants) to subscribe to not yet issued securities conferring voting
rights is 3,414,509, which equals the total number of voting rights that may
result from the exercise of these warrants. Galapagos does not have any
convertible bonds or shares without voting rights outstanding.
About Galapagos
Galapagos (Euronext: GLPG; OTC: GLPYY) is a mid-size biotechnology company
specialized in the discovery and development of small molecule and antibody
therapies with novel modes-of-action. The Company is progressing GLPG0634, as
well as one of the largest pipelines in biotech, with four programs in
development and over 30 discovery programs. The Galapagos Group has about 800
employees and operates facilities in six countries, with global headquarters in
Mechelen, Belgium. More info at: www.glpg.com
CONTACT
Elizabeth Goodwin, Director Investor Relations
Tel: +31 6 2291 6240
ir(at)glpg.com
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Datum: 17.12.2012 - 18:01 Uhr
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