Audius SE Shareholder Restructuring Boosts Free Float to 36.5%

The shareholder composition of Audius SE has undergone strategic restructuring, increasing the free float to 36.5%. This adjustment was a result of a long-term planned transaction, designed for sustained planning security. A major shareholder has exited the Audius AG holding group, acquiring directly a 14.7% stake in Audius SE, which is under a staggered lock-up agreement.

Concurrently, CEO Rainer Francisi escalated his stake in the holding by purchasing shares from a partner, driven by his confidence in Audius' growth potential. This move increased his stake and the market's free float, benefiting shareholders. Audius AG also sold a 3.4% stake to institutional investors.

The outcome is a reduced majority shareholder stake of 63.5%, aiming to enhance trading liquidity and attract more investors, while ensuring future stability among shareholders.