ISX (ASX:ISX) - Managing Director, John Karantzis
Managing Director, John Karantzis
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
The Market Online - At The Bell

Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights

  • NSX (NSX) has successfully completed a $3 million capital raise, but didn’t raise enough to advance its share in the ClearPay joint venture with iSignthis
  • NSX needed to raise more than $3.5 million to advance its ClearPay share to a 50 per cent stake, so the company instead retains a 41 per cent share
  • The company will now use the funds to advance its trade acceptance service (TAS) platform, which will enable live trading akin to that on the ASX, with the aim to go live by August
  • The remainder of the funds will be used for marketing and working capital
  • NSX closed Thursday’s session 4.55 per cent higher at 11.5 cents per share

Emerging ASX competitor NSX has completed a $3 million capital raise, but didn’t raise enough to advance its share in the ClearPay joint venture with iSignthis.

NSX needed to raise funds in excess of $3.5 million to advance its ClearPay share to a 50 per cent stake, so the company instead retains a 41 per cent share.

The placement shares were issued at a price of 9.1 cents each to sophisticated and professional investors.

The placement had been approved by shareholders at a meeting on April 30, with the money raised aimed at several key NSX targets.

The company will now use the funds to advance its trade acceptance service (TAS) platform, which will enable live trading akin to that on the ASX, with the aim to go live by August.

The remainder of the funds will be used for marketing and working capital.

NSX Managing Director John Karantzis says the capital raised will still move the company forward, despite the ClearPay shortfall.

“The company is delighted with the support from existing and new shareholders during this difficult time,” John stated.

“The result ensures that the company will be able to act upon the projects as previously advised to shareholders except for the additional investment into the ClearPay joint venture,” he added.

NSX advises there is still a chance the company will buy in for the 50 per cent stake of ClearPay at some point, but this will be decided as per the independent valuation and formula set out in the shareholder agreement.

NSX closed Thursday’s session 4.55 per cent higher at 11.5 cents per share.

NSX by the numbers
More From The Market Online

Judo Bank’s lending book officially hits $10B as UBS issues caution on Big 4

Judo Bank has reported that its lending book now reflects $10B only five years after winning…

Rinehart snaffles major stake in REE-producer Lynas

Lynas Rare Earths has added a significant investment boost to its future, with WA magnate and…

Boart Longyear to disappear from the Australian market

Drilling services company Boart Longyear has announced that its securities would be suspended from close of…

Suncorp Group sells NZ life insurance business

Suncorp Group sells its New Zealand life insurance 'Asteron Life Limited', to Resolution Life NOHC, in…