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The Gym Group

June 2020

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  • Epic Code:
  • GYM
  • Price:
  • 141p
The Gym Group has raised funds more aggressively than most retailers, by issuing new shares equivalent to 20% of existing share capital. That has raised £41.3m gross at a price of 161p a share. Alongside this, it has increased bank borrowing capacity by £30m (over its existing fully drawn £70m facility) for an 18 month period. Previously, it had £22.4m cash on hand. Together it says this will help it take advantage of growth opportunities in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis in terms of adding new members and re-starting its site roll-out program. Management actions have reduced monthly cash burn during COVID-19 lockdown to £5m, excluding the unwinding of working capital and other cap ...

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