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Arizona Sonoran Announces Closing of C$34.5 Million Upsized Bought Deal Offering

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Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) has successfully closed its previously announced public offering of common shares. The company issued 23,805,000 Common Shares, including 3,105,000 shares from the full exercise of the over-allotment option, at a price of C$1.45 per share. This resulted in aggregate gross proceeds of C$34,517,250.

The offering was conducted on a bought deal basis, with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Raymond James and Paradigm Capital Inc. The net proceeds will be used for exploration and development at the Company's Cactus Mine Project in Arizona, as well as for general working capital and corporate purposes.

The Common Shares were offered via a short form prospectus in Canada (except Quebec) and through private placement in the United States. The offering remains subject to final approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange.

L'Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) ha concluso con successo la sua offerta pubblica di azioni ordinarie precedentemente annunciata. L'azienda ha emesso 23.805.000 Azioni Ordinarie, inclusi 3.105.000 azioni derivanti dall'esercizio completo dell'opzione di sovrascrittura, a un prezzo di C$1,45 per azione. Ciò ha comportato un incasso lordo totale di C$34.517.250.

L'offerta è stata condotta su base di compravendita, con un sindacato di sottoscrittori co-guidato da Raymond James e Paradigm Capital Inc. I proventi netti saranno utilizzati per esplorazione e sviluppo del progetto minerario Cactus in Arizona, oltre che per esigenze di capitale circolante e scopi aziendali.

Le Azioni Ordinarie sono state offerte tramite un prospetto breve in Canada (eccetto il Quebec) e tramite collocamento privato negli Stati Uniti. L'offerta è soggetta all'approvazione finale della Borsa di Toronto.

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) ha cerrado con éxito su oferta pública de acciones ordinarias previamente anunciada. La empresa emitió 23,805,000 Acciones Ordinarias, incluyendo 3,105,000 acciones de la plena ejecución de la opción de sobreasignación, a un precio de C$1.45 por acción. Esto resultó en una recaudación bruta total de C$34,517,250.

La oferta se realizó en base a una compra directa, con un sindicato de suscriptores co-dirigido por Raymond James y Paradigm Capital Inc. Los ingresos netos se utilizarán para exploración y desarrollo en el Proyecto Cactus Mine en Arizona, así como para capital de trabajo general y propósitos corporativos.

Las Acciones Ordinarias se ofrecieron a través de un prospecto simplificado en Canadá (excepto Quebec) y mediante colocación privada en los Estados Unidos. La oferta está sujeta a la aprobación final de la Bolsa de Valores de Toronto.

아리조나 소노란 구리 회사(Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc.) (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF)가 이전에 발표한 공모 자본금 공모를 성공적으로 마감했습니다. 회사는 23,805,000주 보통주를 발행했으며, 여기에 3,105,000주는 초과 배정 옵션의 완전한 행사를 포함하여, 주당 가격은 C$1.45입니다. 이로 인해 총 수익은 C$34,517,250에 이릅니다.

이번 공모는 매매 계약에 따라 진행되었으며, 공동 주관사는 레이먼드 제임스(Raymond James)와 파라다임 캐피탈(Paradigm Capital Inc.)이었습니다. 조달된 순수익은 아리조나의 캉투스 광산 프로젝트에 대한 탐사 및 개발, 그리고 일반 운영 자금 및 기업 용도로 사용될 것입니다.

보통주는 캐나다(퀘벡 제외)에서 간소화된 형태의 유상증자로 제공되었고, 미국에서는 사모 증자로 제공되었습니다. 이번 공모는 토론토 증권거래소의 최종 승인을 받기 위해 대기 중입니다.

La société Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) a réussi à finaliser son offre publique d'actions ordinaires précédemment annoncée. L'entreprise a émis 23 805 000 actions ordinaires, incluant 3 105 000 actions issues de l'exercice complet de l'option de surallocation, à un prix de C$1,45 par action. Cela a permis de générer des recettes brutes agrégées de C$34 517 250.

L’offre a été réalisée sur la base d'un contrat ferme, avec un syndicat de souscripteurs co-dirigé par Raymond James et Paradigm Capital Inc. Les produits nets seront utilisés pour l'exploration et le développement du projet minier Cactus en Arizona, ainsi que pour le fonds de roulement général et les besoins d'entreprise.

Les actions ordinaires ont été offertes par le biais d'un prospectus simplifié au Canada (sauf au Québec) et par le biais d'un placement privé aux États-Unis. L'offre reste soumise à l'approbation finale de la Bourse de Toronto.

Die Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) hat erfolgreich ihr zuvor angekündigtes öffentliches Angebot von Stammaktien abgeschlossen. Das Unternehmen hat 23.805.000 Stammaktien ausgegeben, darunter 3.105.000 Aktien aus der vollständigen Ausübung der Mehrzuteilungsoption, zu einem Preis von C$1,45 pro Aktie. Dies führte zu einem Gesamterlös von C$34.517.250.

Das Angebot wurde auf Basis eines festen Kaufangebots durchgeführt, mit einem Syndikat von Emissionshäusern, das gemeinsam von Raymond James und Paradigm Capital Inc. geleitet wurde. Die Nettomittel werden für Erforschung und Entwicklung des Cactus-Minenprojekts des Unternehmens in Arizona sowie für allgemeine Betriebskapital- und Unternehmenszwecke verwendet.

Die Stammaktien wurden über ein verkürztes Angebot in Kanada (außer Quebec) und durch Private Placements in den Vereinigten Staaten angeboten. Das Angebot unterliegt der endgültigen Genehmigung der Toronto Stock Exchange.

Positive
  • Successful closing of an upsized public offering, raising C$34.5 million
  • Full exercise of the over-allotment option, indicating strong demand
  • Proceeds to be used for exploration and development of the Cactus Mine Project
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  • Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares

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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its previously announced public offering of common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”). The underwriters exercised the full over-allotment option to purchase an additional 15% of the Common Shares in connection with the Offering. The Company issued, on a bought deal basis, 23,805,000 Common Shares, including 3,105,000 Common Shares pursuant to the exercise of the over-allotment option, at a price of C$1.45 per Common Share for aggregate gross proceeds of C$34,517,250 (the “Offering”).

The Offering was completed pursuant to an underwriting agreement dated September 27, 2024, entered into between the Company and a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Raymond James Ltd. and Paradigm Capital Inc., as joint bookrunners, and Canaccord Genuity Corp., Eight Capital, Haywood Securities Inc., Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and TD Securities Inc.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for exploration and development at the Company’s Cactus Mine Project located in Arizona, and for general working capital and corporate purposes, as described in the Prospectus (as defined below).

The Common Shares were offered by way of a short form prospectus dated October 4, 2024 (the “Prospectus”) filed in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec, and offered in the United States on a private placement basis pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) and in those jurisdictions outside of Canada and the United States as agreed to by the Company and the Underwriters, in each case in accordance with all applicable laws and provided that no prospectus, registration or other similar document is required to be filed in those jurisdictions. The Offering remains subject to the final approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration under the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable state securities laws or compliance with the requirements of an applicable exemption therefrom. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any province, state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such province, state or jurisdiction.

Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the regulating authority has approved or disproved the information contained in this press release.

About Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (www.arizonasonoran.com | www.cactusmine.com)

ASCU’s objective is to become a mid-tier copper producer with low operating costs and to develop the Cactus and Parks/Salyer Projects that could generate robust returns for investors and provide a long term sustainable and responsible operation for the community and all stakeholders. The Company’s principal asset is a 100% interest in the Cactus Project (former ASARCO, Sacaton mine) which is situated on private land in an infrastructure-rich area of Arizona. Contiguous to the Cactus Project is the Company’s 100%-owned Parks/Salyer deposit that could allow for a phased expansion of the Cactus Mine once it becomes a producing asset. The Company is led by an executive management team and Board which have a long-standing track record of successful project delivery in North America complemented by global capital markets expertise.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, without limitation, statements regarding the final approval of the Offering and the use of proceeds from the Offering, and the future plans or prospects of the Company. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of ASCU to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect the outcome include, among others: market conditions, future prices and the supply of metals; the results of drilling; inability to raise the money necessary to incur the expenditures required to retain and advance the properties; environmental liabilities (known and unknown); general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; results of exploration programs; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability, terrorism, insurrection or war; or delays in obtaining governmental approvals, projected cash operating costs, failure to obtain regulatory approvals.

Although ASCU has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and ASCU disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Other factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in the Company's most recent annual information form and management's discussion and analysis which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

For more information

Alison Dwoskin, Director, Investor Relations

647-233-4348

adwoskin@arizonasonoran.com



George Ogilvie, President, CEO and Director

416-723-0458

gogilvie@arizonasonoran.com

Source: Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc.

FAQ

How much did Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCUF) raise in its recent public offering?

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company raised aggregate gross proceeds of C$34,517,250 in its recent public offering.

What was the price per share for Arizona Sonoran Copper Company's (ASCUF) recent offering?

The price per share for Arizona Sonoran Copper Company's recent offering was C$1.45.

How will Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCUF) use the proceeds from its recent offering?

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company intends to use the net proceeds for exploration and development at its Cactus Mine Project in Arizona, and for general working capital and corporate purposes.

Who were the lead underwriters for Arizona Sonoran Copper Company's (ASCUF) recent offering?

The offering was co-led by Raymond James and Paradigm Capital Inc. as joint bookrunners.

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