Global Graphics News

Cambridge (UK) 8 February 2019: The Company makes the following announcement and notification in respect of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Guido Van der Schueren
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chairman
b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Global Graphics PLC
b)	LEI	213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary share GB00BYN5BY03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price EUR 4.2479	Volume 7,551
d)	Aggregated information – Aggregated volume  – Price	7,551  EUR 32,075.89
e)	Date of the transaction	7 February 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Euronext Brussels

About Global Graphics
Through its operating subsidiaries, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext Brussels: GLOG) is a leading developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design and development. Customers for digital inkjet technology include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen and Mark Andy.  Those for font design include numerous international brands, from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Siemens, to digital media and epublishing companies.  Global Graphics PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK.  Its subsidiary companies are printing software developers Global Graphics Software; the type foundry, URW Type Foundry, and the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet.

JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY CONGRA SOFTWARE SÀRL & GLOBAL GRAPHICS PLC– REGULATED & PRIVILEGED INFORMATION

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF THAT JURISDICTION.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF REGULATION (EU) NO 596/2014 ON MARKET ABUSE REGULATION ("MAR"). UPON THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, THE INSIDE INFORMATION IS NOW CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAR.

CONGRA SOFTWARE AND GLOBAL GRAPHICS ANNOUNCE THE PUBLICATION OF A SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUS

Cambridge, U.K. & Belgium 8 February 2019 (17:30 CET)

Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG) (Global Graphics) and Congra Software S.à.r.l. (Congra) announce the publication of a supplement to the prospectus relating to the mandatory public takeover bid in cash by Congra for all shares not yet owned by Congra (and its affiliates/concert parties) in Global Graphics (the Supplement).

The Supplement is available free of charge at the counters of KBC Bank NV or by phone at +32 (0)78 15 21 53 (KBC Bank NV/SA), +32 (0) 800 92 020 (CBC Banque NV/SA) or +32 32 83 29 81 (Bolero by KBC Securities NV/SA). An electronic version of the Supplement is available on the websites of KBC Securities NV in cooperation with KBC Bank NV (https://www.kbcsecurities.com/prospectus-documents-overviews/prospectus-overview, https://www.kbc.be, https://www.cbc.be and https://www.bolero.be) and Global Graphics (https://www.globalgraphics.com/investors/congra-acquisition).

Further information

This announcement is for information purposes only. It is not intended to, and does not, constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction.

This announcement does not constitute a prospectus or a prospectus equivalent document.

The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in jurisdictions other than the United Kingdom or Belgium may be restricted by law and therefore any persons who are not resident in the United Kingdom or Belgium who are subject to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the United Kingdom or Belgium (including any jurisdiction where local laws or regulations may result in a significant risk of civil, regulatory or criminal exposure if information concerning Global Graphics or Congra or the transactions described in this press release is sent or made available to Global Graphics shareholders in that jurisdiction should inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable legal or regulatory requirements). Any failure to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements of any jurisdiction may constitute a violation of securities laws in that jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Global Graphics and Congra disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation of such restrictions by any person.

Enquiries

For Global Graphics

Jill Taylor	Graeme Huttley
Corporate Communications Director	Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 926489	Tel: +44 (0)1223 926472
E-mail: jill.taylor@globalgraphics.com	E-mail: graeme.huttley@globalgraphics.com

For Congra

Mr. Joachim Van Hemelen

CFO

Tel: +32 9 329 57 53

E-mail: joachimvh@hybridsoftware.com

Cambridge (UK) 6 February 2019: The Company makes the following announcement and notification in respect of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Guido Van der Schueren
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chairman
b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Global Graphics PLC
b)	LEI	213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary share GB00BYN5BY03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price EUR 4.2500	Volume 11,000
d)	Aggregated information – Aggregated volume  – Price	11,000  EUR 46,750.00
e)	Date of the transaction	5 February 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Euronext Brussels

About Global Graphics
Through its operating subsidiaries, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext Brussels: GLOG) is a leading developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design and development. Customers for digital inkjet technology include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen and Mark Andy.  Those for font design include numerous international brands, from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Siemens, to digital media and epublishing companies.  Global Graphics PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK.  Its subsidiary companies are printing software developers Global Graphics Software; the type foundry, URW Type Foundry, and the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet.

Cambridge (UK) 5 February 2019: Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG) discloses notifications of change in major shareholdings in the Company’s shares.

On 1 February 2019, the Company received the following notifications of major holdings.

TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

NOTIFICATION #1

NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA in Microsoft Word format if possible)i
1a. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attachedii:			GLOBAL GRAPHICS PLC
1b. Please indicate if the issuer is a non-UK issuer  (please mark with an “X” if appropriate)
Non-UK issuer
2. Reason for the notification (please mark the appropriate box or boxes with an “X”)
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights						X
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights
Other (please specify)iii:
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligationiv
Name			BURGELIJKE MAATSCHAP SIGIEZ-LOOTENS
City and country of registered office (if applicable)			DADIZELE, BELGIUM
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.)v
Name			SIGIEZ HUBERT & LOOTENS CHRISTEL
City and country of registered office (if applicable)			DADIZELE, BELGIUM
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reachedvi:			1 FEBRUARY 2019
6. Date on which issuer notified (DD/MM/YYYY):			1 FEBRUARY 2019
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
	% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8. A)	% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)		Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)	Total number of voting rights of issuervii
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	0	0		0	11,617,428
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	4.19	0		4.19

8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reachedviii
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type of shares ISIN code (if possible)		Number of voting rightsix					% of voting rights
		Direct (Art 9 of Directive 2004/109/EC) (DTR5.1)		Indirect (Art 10 of Directive 2004/109/EC) (DTR5.2.1)			Direct (Art 9 of Directive 2004/109/EC) (DTR5.1)		Indirect (Art 10 of Directive 2004/109/EC) (DTR5.2.1)
GB00BYN5BY03		0		0			0		0
SUBTOTAL 8. A		0					0
B 1: Financial Instruments according to Art. 13(1)(a) of Directive 2004/109/EC (DTR5.3.1.1 (a))
Type of financial instrument		Expiration datex	Exercise/ Conversion Periodxi			Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted.			% of voting rights
			SUBTOTAL 8. B 1
B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to Art. 13(1)(b) of Directive 2004/109/EC (DTR5.3.1.1 (b))
Type of financial instrument	Expiration datex		Exercise/ Conversion Period xi		Physical or cash settlementxii			Number of voting rights	% of voting rights
					SUBTOTAL 8.B.2

9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation (please mark the applicable box with an “X”)
Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuerxiii				X
Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entityxiv (please add additional rows as necessary)
Namexv	% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
10. In case of proxy voting, please identify:
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
11. Additional informationxvi

Place of completion	DADIZELE, BELGIUM
Date of completion	1 FEBRUARY 2019

About Global Graphics PLC
Through its operating subsidiaries, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG) is a leading developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design and development. Customers for digital inkjet technology include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen and Mark Andy.  Those for font design include numerous international brands, from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Siemens, to digital media and epublishing companies.

Global Graphics PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK.  Its subsidiary companies are printing software developers Global Graphics Software; the type foundry, URW++ Design and Development, and the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet.      
 
Global Graphics also has offices in: Florida, USA; Tokyo, Japan; and Hamburg, Germany.

JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY CONGRA SOFTWARE SÀRL & GLOBAL GRAPHICS PLC– REGULATED & PRIVILEGED INFORMATION

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF THAT JURISDICTION.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF REGULATION (EU) NO 596/2014 ON MARKET ABUSE REGULATION ("MAR"). UPON THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, THE INSIDE INFORMATION IS NOW CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAR.

CONGRA SOFTWARE AND GLOBAL GRAPHICS ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE INITIAL ACCEPTANCE PERIOD FOR THE MANDATORY PUBLIC TAKEOVER BID IN CASH BY CONGRA SOFTWARE ON THE REMAINING ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF GLOBAL GRAPHICS

Cambridge, U.K. & Belgium 23 January 2019 (08:00 CET)

Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG) (Global Graphics) and Congra Software S.à.r.l. (Congra) announce the opening of the initial acceptance period with respect to the mandatory public takeover bid in cash by Congra for all shares not yet owned by Congra (and its affiliates/concert parties) amounting to a total maximum of 64.11% (approximately) of the shares issued by Global Graphics (the Takeover Bid). The bid price per share of Global Graphics is EUR 4.25 (the Bid Price). The Takeover Bid is unconditional.

The prospectus, including the response memorandum prepared by the board of directors of Global Graphics and the acceptance form, is available free of charge at the counters of KBC Bank NV or by phone at +32 (0)78 15 21 53 (KBC Bank NV/SA), +32 (0) 800 92 020 (CBC Banque NV/SA) or +32 32 83 29 81 (Bolero by KBC Securities NV/SA). An electronic version of the prospectus, including the response memorandum and the acceptance form, is available on the websites of KBC Securities NV in cooperation with KBC Bank NV (https://www.kbcsecurities.com/prospectus-documents-overviews/prospectus-overview, https://www.kbc.be, https://www.cbc.be and https://www.bolero.be) and Global Graphics (https://www.globalgraphics.com/investors/congra-acquisition).

The initial acceptance period will start on 24 January 2019 and end on 25 February 2019 (inclusive) at 4:00 p.m. CET (3:00 p.m. GMT). Acceptance forms must be deposited with any branch of KBC Bank NV either directly or through a financial intermediary. Any electronic acceptances on CREST must be submitted to Link Asset Services by TTE instruction (Transfer To Escrow instruction) by 25 February 2019 (inclusive) at 4:00 p.m. CET (3:00 p.m. GMT).

The results of the initial acceptance period shall be announced on 1 March 2019. The Bid Price will be paid, at the latest, on the tenth business day following the announcement of the results of the initial acceptance period. Congra intends to pay the Bid Price on 8 March 2019.

If Congra has, by virtue of acceptances of the Takeover Bid, acquired or unconditionally contracted to acquire not less than 90% in value of the shares to which the Takeover Bid relates and 90% of the voting rights carried by those shares in Global Graphics, Congra intends to apply the provisions of Chapter 3 of Part 28 of the UK Companies Act 2006 to acquire compulsorily any shares not acquired or agreed to be acquired by or on behalf of Congra at that time pursuant to the Takeover Bid or otherwise on the same terms as the Takeover Bid.

Further information

This announcement is for information purposes only. It is not intended to, and does not, constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction.

This announcement does not constitute a prospectus or a prospectus equivalent document.

The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in jurisdictions other than the United Kingdom or Belgium may be restricted by law and therefore any persons who are not resident in the United Kingdom or Belgium who are subject to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the United Kingdom or Belgium (including any jurisdiction where local laws or regulations may result in a significant risk of civil, regulatory or criminal exposure if information concerning Global Graphics or Congra or the transactions described in this press release is sent or made available to Global Graphics shareholders in that jurisdiction should inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable legal or regulatory requirements). Any failure to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements of any jurisdiction may constitute a violation of securities laws in that jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Global Graphics and Congra disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation of such restrictions by any person.

Cambridge (UK) 18 January 2019: The Company makes the following announcement and notification in respect of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Guido Van der Schueren
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chairman
b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Global Graphics PLC
b)	LEI	213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary share GB00BYN5BY03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price EUR 4.2500	Volume 4,000
d)	Aggregated information – Aggregated volume  – Price	4,000  EUR 17,000.00
e)	Date of the transaction	17 January 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Euronext Brussels

About Global Graphics
Through its operating subsidiaries, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext Brussels: GLOG) is a leading developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design and development. Customers for digital inkjet technology include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen and Mark Andy.  Those for font design include numerous international brands, from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Siemens, to digital media and epublishing companies.  Global Graphics PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK.  Its subsidiary companies are printing software developers Global Graphics Software; the type foundry, URW Type Foundry, and the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet.

Cambridge (UK) 17 January 2019: The Company makes the following announcement and notification in respect of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Guido Van der Schueren
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chairman
b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Global Graphics PLC
b)	LEI	213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary share GB00BYN5BY03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price EUR 4.2500	Volume 38
d)	Aggregated information – Aggregated volume  – Price	38  EUR 161.50
e)	Date of the transaction	16 January 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Euronext Brussels

About Global Graphics
Through its operating subsidiaries, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext Brussels: GLOG) is a leading developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design and development. Customers for digital inkjet technology include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen and Mark Andy.  Those for font design include numerous international brands, from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Siemens, to digital media and epublishing companies.  Global Graphics PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK.  Its subsidiary companies are printing software developers Global Graphics Software; the type foundry, URW Type Foundry, and the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet.

Cambridge (UK) 16 January 2019: Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG) (the “Company”) announces that it has transferred 4,194 ordinary shares of €0.40 each (“Ordinary Shares”) out of treasury (the “Shares”).

The Shares were transferred to (i) satisfy a previous award of shares to an employee and (ii) to the Global Graphics Share Incentive Plan (the “SIP”) to satisfy the award of matching shares for partnership shares acquired by employees participating in the SIP.

Following the transfer of the Shares, the Company holds 218,279 Ordinary Shares in treasury and has 11,617,428 Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding shares held in treasury).  The total number of voting rights is therefore 11,617,428.

The total voting rights figure of 11,617,428 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they can determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in the Company.

Through its operating subsidiaries, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext Brussels: GLOG) is a leading developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design and development. Customers for digital inkjet technology include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen and Mark Andy.  Those for font design include numerous international brands, from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Siemens, to digital media and epublishing companies.  Global Graphics PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK.  Its subsidiary companies are printing software developers Global Graphics Software; the type foundry, URW Type Foundry, and the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet.

Cambridge (UK) 16 January 2019: The Company makes the following announcement and notification in respect of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Guido Van der Schueren
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chairman
b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Global Graphics PLC
b)	LEI	213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary share GB00BYN5BY03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price EUR 4.2500	Volume 1
d)	Aggregated information – Aggregated volume  – Price	1  EUR 4.25
e)	Date of the transaction	15 January 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Euronext Brussels

About Global Graphics
Through its operating subsidiaries, Global Graphics PLC (Euronext Brussels: GLOG) is a leading developer of platforms for digital inkjet printing and type design and development. Customers for digital inkjet technology include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen and Mark Andy.  Those for font design include numerous international brands, from manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Siemens, to digital media and epublishing companies.  Global Graphics PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK.  Its subsidiary companies are printing software developers Global Graphics Software; the type foundry, URW Type Foundry, and the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet.