UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of: February 2021

 

Commission File Number: 001-38544

 

NAKED BRAND GROUP LIMITED

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

c/o Bendon Limited, 8 Airpark Drive, Airport Oaks, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes [  ] No [X]

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___________.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Events.

 

On February 1, 2021, Naked Brand Group Limited (the “Company”) closed on the sale of 29,415,000 of its ordinary shares, pursuant to its previously announced offering of ordinary shares at a price of $1.70 per share (the “Offering”).

 

Maxim Group LLC acted as the sole placement agent in connection with the Offering.

 

The Offering was made pursuant to the Company’s existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-249547), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 19, 2020 and declared effective by the SEC on October 26, 2020, and is described in more detail in a prospectus supplement dated January 27, 2021 and accompanying base prospectus dated October 26, 2020 filed with the SEC.

 

On February 1, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing that it had closing the Offering. The press release is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information contained in this Form 6-K, including the exhibits hereto, shall be incorporated by reference in the Company’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-226192, 333-230757, 333-232229, 333-235801, 333-243751, 333-249490 and 333-249547) and the prospectuses included therein.

 

Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press release.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: February 1, 2021

 

  NAKED BRAND GROUP LIMITED
     
  By: /s/ Justin Davis-Rice
  Name: Justin Davis-Rice
  Title: Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Naked Brand Group Closes $50 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market

 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2021 / Naked Brand Group Limited (Nasdaq:NAKD) (“Naked” or the “Company”), a global leader in intimate apparel and swimwear, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering (the “Offering”) of 29,415,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of $1.70 per share, which is at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.

 

The estimated net proceeds to the Company from the Offering are expected to be approximately $46.9 million after deducting the placement agent’s fees and other estimated offering expenses.

 

Maxim Group LLC acted as the sole placement agent for the offering.

 

The Offering was made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-249547) declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 26, 2020. A prospectus supplement relating to the Offering dated January 27, 2021 was filed with the SEC on January 29, 2021. Copies of the prospectus supplement relating to the Offering, together with the accompanying base prospectus included in the registration statement, may be obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, or from the Company at c/o Bendon Limited, 8 Airpark Drive, Airport Oaks, Auckland 2022, New, Zealand, Telephone +64 9 275 0000. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus may also be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 405 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10174, at (212) 895-3745.

 

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of these ordinary shares in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

 

About Naked Brand Group Limited:

 

Naked Brand Group Limited (NASDAQ:NAKD) is a leading intimate apparel and swimwear company with a diverse portfolio of brands. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of 8 company-owned and licensed brands, catering to a broad cross-section of consumers and market segments. Brands include Bendon, Bendon Man, Davenport, Fayreform, Hickory, Lovable, Pleasure State and Fredericks of Hollywood. For more information please visit www.nakedbrands.com.

 

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements:

 

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. Such statements may be, but need not be, identified by words such as ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘aim(s),’’ ‘‘ can,’’ ‘‘would,’’ ‘‘expect(s),’’ ‘‘estimate(s),’’ ‘‘project(s),’’ ‘‘forecast(s)’’, ‘‘positioned,’’ ‘‘approximately,’’ ‘‘potential,’’ ‘‘goal,’’ ‘‘pro forma,’’ ‘‘strategy,’’ ‘‘outlook’’ and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the sale of Bendon, continued trading in our securities on Nasdaq, future financial performance, future cost savings, future growth in our business, trends in our industry, product innovation, operational expansion and restructuring initiatives. All such forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in this communication. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the following: the risk that a definitive agreement for the sale of Bendon is not signed or the sale does not close; the risk that our restructuring initiative and our focus on direct-to-consumer channels does not achieve the expected benefits; the impact of COVID-19; our ability to maintain sufficient inventory; the risk that we do not regain, or do not thereafter maintain, compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards; difficulties in maintaining customer, supplier, employee, operational and strategic relationships; the possibility that a robust market for our shares is not maintained; our ability to raise additional financing; our ability to anticipate consumer preferences; and the other risks and uncertainties set forth under ‘‘Risk Factors’’ in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2020. Further, investors should keep in mind that our revenue and profits can fluctuate materially depending on many factors. Accordingly, our revenue and profits in any particular fiscal period may not be indicative of future results. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Investor Contact:

 

Chris Tyson

MZ North America

chris.tyson@mzgroup.us

949-491-8235