Kape (AIM: KAPE), the digital privacy and security software business, has today announced a sale and purchase agreement to acquire the ExpressVPN business from Access Global Limited for US$936m, with Shore Capital acting as Nominated Adviser, Joint Bookrunner and Joint Broker.

At the same time, and in order to part fund the acquisition, Kape has raised gross proceeds of US$354m via a placing to institutional investors and a retail offer.

ExpressVPN is one of the most recognised brands in the digital privacy space, with premium products serving over 3 million customers. This acquisition will create a premium digital privacy and security player, best positioned to capitalise on the growth in the digital privacy market, and delivers significant additional scale for Kape.

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CEO: Simon Fine

Corporate Advisory: Toby Gibbs / Mark Percy / James Thomas / Michael McGloin

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