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1. March 2024 : PLAY has secured share subscription commitments in the amount of 4,000 million Icelandic Krona

Fly Play hf. (“PLAY” or the “Company”) has now secured share subscription commitments in the amount of ISK 1,400 million, in addition to the subscription commitments in the amount of approximately ISK 2,600 million, as previously announced. The condition for total commitments in the amount of ISK 4,000 million has therefore been fulfilled, and the commitments are now only subject to the approval from the Company's Annual General Meeting on 21 March 2024 to authorize an increase in the equity in the Company. The subscription price is ISK 4.5.

 

21. September 2023 : IS Haf Investments invests in the development of a 20,000 ton land-based salmon farm in Thorlákshöfn

IS Haf investments have signed an investment agreement to acquire a 53% share in Thor Landeldi ehf. The company plans to develop a 20,000-ton salmon farm in Thorlákshöfn. Among other investors in the project are Norwegian investors Frank Yri, Chief Commercial Officer of Seaborn, and Alex Vassbotten, Chairman of the Board of Seaborn, both of whom have considerable experience in the salmon farming industry.

2. November 2022 : Eyrir Invest hf. strengthens its position through an agreement with JNE Partners and The Baupost Group

Eyrir Invest hf and funds managed by JNE Partners LLP and The Baupost Group have signed an agreement whereby the funds will provide Eyrir with a €175 million four-year loan. Through the agreement, each lender has the right to acquire shares in Marel from Eyrir at the end of the loan period.

2. April 2020 : Takeover Offer to Shareholders of Heimavellir hf.

Fredensborg ICE ehf. offers shareholders of Heimavellir hf. to buy their shares in the company at a price of ISK 1.5 per share

2. October 2019 : Arctica Finance completes a successful bonds issuance for Hagar

Hagar concluded its bonds auction on September 30th, 2019.

23. April 2019 : An article published in the 100% fish publication series, covering increased inland processing of groundfish in Iceland

New 100% fish article published: As part of the partnership between Arctica Finance and The Iceland Ocean Cluster articles that focus on fish related subjects will be published as part of the series titled “100% fish”.

25. January 2019 : Alvotech completes USD 300m convertible bond issue

Alvotech just announced that it has successfully raised USD 300 million through a private bond offering.

30. November 2018 : An article published in the 100% fish publication series, covering the Russian seafood modernization

New 100% fish article published: As part of the partnership between Arctica Finance and The Iceland Ocean Cluster articles that focus on fish related subjects will be published as part of the series titled “100% fish”.

19. July 2018 : Aðaltorg completed financing of an airport hotel in Keflavik

Aðaltorg ehf. has secured financing for a 150 room Courtyard by Marriott airport hotel. Arctica Finance was the financial advisor to Aðaltorg in the transaction. The project will break ground today and be completed by fall 2019.

27. June 2018 : The First 100% Fish Article Published by Arctica Finance and The Iceland Ocean Cluster

As part of the partnership between Arctica Finance and The Iceland Ocean Cluster articles that focus on fish related subjects will be published as part of the series titled “100% fish”.

18. June 2018 : Arctica Finance and The Iceland Ocean Cluster Partnership

Arctica Finance and The Iceland Ocean Cluster have formed a partnership to develop opportunities in the fishing industry. The initial focus will be on financing of projects related to fisheries, seafood byproducts and biotechnology, worldwide.

17. January 2018 : Jón Þór Sigurvinsson hired as Head of Corporate Finance at Arctica Finance

Jón Þór Sigurvinsson has been hired as Head of Corporate Finance at Arctica Finance. Up until now Stefán Þór Bjarnason has served as both Head of Corporate Finance and the company‘s CEO.

6. December 2017 : TFII acquires majority stake in Hreinsitækni

TFII, a new private equity fund managed by Icelandic Securities, has acquired majority of the shares in Hreinsitækni ehf.

6. November 2017 : FlyOver Iceland equity financing

Viad Corp., a listed international experiential service company, has acquired a majority stake in Esja Attractions.

19. July 2017 : Alopex Gold Completes Initial Public Offering

Alopex Gold Inc, the Greenland focused gold mining compay, has started trading on the Canadian TSX Venture Exchange in Toronto

28. April 2017 : Hagar hf. acquire all shares in Olíuverzlun Íslands hf. and DGV ehf.

Hagar hf. have signed an agreement to buy all shares in Olíuverzlun Íslands hf. (Olís) and the real estate company DGV ehf. Hagar‘s lead advisor in the transaction was Arctica Finance.