Publication of a Related Party Transaction pursuant to Article 111c of the AktG with the aim of European distribution
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG enters into a shareholder loan with Carl Zeiss AG to partially finance acquisition of D.O.R.C.
Jena | April 2, 2024 | Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ISIN: DE0005313704) entered into a loan agreement with Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen, Germany on April 2, 2024. Carl Zeiss AG directly and indirectly holds around 59% of shares in Carl Zeiss Meditec AG. Purpose of the loan is to partially finance the acquisition of Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) BV, Zuidland, Netherlands (D.O.R.C.), as announced on Dec 15, 2023.
Under this loan agreement, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG receives an unsecured loan from Carl Zeiss AG in the amount of €400 million at an interest rate of 3.66% p.a., due in full no later than 3 years starting from the disbursement. The loan can be repaid in part or in full at any time ahead of the maturity date.
The Supervisory Board of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has approved the conclusion of the loan agreement.
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