Materials technology company Prebona is carrying out a directed new issue that will provide the company with approximately SEK 2.1 million before transaction-related costs.The Board of Directors has, with the support of authorization from the Annual General Meeting, decided to issue shares at a subscription price of SEK 0.64 per share. The issue is directed to a number of new professional investors as well as existing shareholders, including RGG ADM Gruppen and Niklas Estensson.The last price paid on Friday was SEK 0.68.The purpose of the issue is to strengthen working capital and finance increased sales resources. The company states that operations have built strong momentum during the year through new customers and reseller partnerships within the HealthCare and AirCare business areas. At the same time, the sales organization has been strengthened and cost savings implemented.The gross proceeds from the issue amount to approximately SEK 2.13 million, while the transaction-related costs are estimated at around SEK 35,000.