Axington Inc proposes acquisition of Web technology firm that will result in reverse takeover

AXINGTON Inc has inked a non-binding memorandum of understanding to acquire a 60 per cent stake in a Hong Kong Web technology company that is expected to result in a reverse takeover of the Catalist-listed cash company.

In its regulatory statement to the Singapore Exchange on Thursday, Axington announced that the understanding inked on July 8 would form the broad basis of the definitive agreements to be entered into within a month with Delta Investment Holding Group for the proposed acquisition of the stake in Veivo Web Technology for S$405 million.

The acquisition will see the Catalist-listed firm pay at least S$30 million in cash as well as issue and allot new shares at no less than S$0.19 per share to the vendor.

Veivo Web Technology is established in Hong Kong with a paid-up capital of HK$100 (S$17.42). The company's wholly foreign-owned unit established in China is attempting to obtain full control over Beijing Ruihua Veivo Internet Technology Co by entering into control agreement(s) with the shareholders of Beijing Ruihua Veivo Internet Technology.

Beijing Ruihua Veivo Internet Technology is mainly engaged in operating an instant messaging platform, paid application store and cloud application platform in China, and also has a telecommunications and information services business operating licence.

And Axington will see that Dorr Global Healthcare International, its controlling shareholder with a 77.88 per cent stake, give written undertakings to vote in favour of the proposed acquisition.

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The deal is, however, subject to a string of conditions being satisfied, including the resumption of trading and the completion of the ongoing announced rights issue undertaken by the company.

Trading in the counter was suspended in 2020, following certain developments in the media over its controlling shareholders.

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