Press release

ASMALLWORLD AG (SWX:ASWN) successfully completes equity financing of CHF 10.0M

Zurich, 19.12.2018 - ASMALLWORLD AG successfully completes its capital increase, announced on December 7, 2018, aiming to further accelerate the company's growth. All of the offered 2.5M new shares have been allocated to existing and new investors, leading to a strengthened balance sheet and additional financial flexibility to support future growth and potential M&A activities.

ASMALLWORLD AG today announced that its capital increase, launched on December 7^th 2018, has been successfully completed. ASMALLWORLD AG offered a total of 2'500'000 registered shares with nominal value of CHF 1.00 each at a subscription price of CHF 4.00 each.

Public shareholders exercised 186,484 rights and subscribed to 46,621 new shares. In the private placement, investors subscribed to 2'453'379 new shares, with anchor investor ASW Capital AG subscribing to 2'349'004 shares by converting parts of loans previously granted to the company.

With a strengthened balance sheet, ASMALLWORLD AG will be able to support the international expansion of its profitable First Class and More business and created increased flexibility for potential M&A activities in the future.

After the issuance of the 2'500'000 shares, the share capital of ASMALLWORLD AG now amounts to CHF 11'362'153, divided into 11'362'153 registered shares with a par value of CHF 1.00 each.

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This document contains certain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or performance of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied in such statements become. Against the background of these uncertainties, one should not rely on such forward-looking statements. ASMALLWORLD AG assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements or to adapt them to future events or developments.

This press release and further information can be found at www.asmallworldag.com.

Contact:

ASMALLWORLD AG
Jan Luescher, CEO
Bellerivestrasse 241
CH-8008 Zurich
press@asw.com

ASMALLWORLD - share the good life

ASMALLWORLD, the world's leading lifestyle community, is a private social network that connects people with a shared passion for the good life.

Each year, ASMALLWORLD organises more than 1000 events around the world, where members can expand their private and professional networks. The ASMALLWORLD website and mobile apps offer members the opportunity to engage in discussions, obtain travel advice from the Travel Guides or other members, or meet other members whilst travelling the world. Members also enjoy exclusive privileges from international partners such as status upgrades, discounts and additional services.

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