Elemental Altus Announces Completion of AlphaStream Transaction and La Mancha Private Placement, Appointment of Director
Elemental Altus Royalties has completed two significant transactions: the acquisition of an additional 50% ownership in 24 existing royalties from AlphaStream for US$28 million paid in 34,444,580 newly issued shares at C$1.10/share, and a private placement by La Mancha for 16,141,940 common shares. The portfolio includes increased interests in Bonikro Gold Project (now 4.5% NSR), Ballarat Mine (2.5% NSR), and South Kalgoorlie Operations. The acquisition is expected to generate approximately US$6 million additional revenue in 2025, increasing projected total revenue to US$31 million. Following these transactions, Elemental Altus has 245,762,591 common shares outstanding.
Elemental Altus Royalties ha completato due transazioni significative: l'acquisizione di un ulteriore 50% di proprietà in 24 royalties esistenti da AlphaStream per un importo di 28 milioni di dollari, pagati con 34.444.580 azioni di nuova emissione a C$1,10/azione, e un collocamento privato da parte di La Mancha per 16.141.940 azioni ordinarie. Il portafoglio include interessi aumentati nel Bonikro Gold Project (ora 4,5% NSR), nella Ballarat Mine (2,5% NSR) e nelle South Kalgoorlie Operations. Si prevede che l'acquisizione genererà circa 6 milioni di dollari di entrate aggiuntive nel 2025, portando il totale delle entrate previste a 31 milioni di dollari. A seguito di queste transazioni, Elemental Altus ha 245.762.591 azioni ordinarie in circolazione.
Elemental Altus Royalties ha completado dos transacciones significativas: la adquisición de un 50% adicional de propiedad en 24 regalías existentes de AlphaStream por 28 millones de dólares, pagados en 34.444.580 acciones recién emitidas a C$1.10/acción, y una colocación privada de La Mancha por 16.141.940 acciones ordinarias. La cartera incluye intereses aumentados en el Bonikro Gold Project (ahora 4.5% NSR), en la Ballarat Mine (2.5% NSR) y en las South Kalgoorlie Operations. Se espera que la adquisición genere aproximadamente 6 millones de dólares adicionales de ingresos en 2025, aumentando los ingresos totales proyectados a 31 millones de dólares. Después de estas transacciones, Elemental Altus tiene 245.762.591 acciones ordinarias en circulación.
Elemental Altus Royalties는 두 가지 중요한 거래를 완료했습니다: AlphaStream으로부터 기존 24개 로열티의 추가 50% 지분을 2800만 달러에 인수하였으며, 이는 새로 발행된 34,444,580 주식(C$1.10/주)로 지불되었습니다. 또한 La Mancha의 16,141,940주 보통주의 사모 배치도 포함되었습니다. 해당 포트폴리오는 Bonikro Gold Project의 지분이 4.5% NSR로 증가하였고, Ballarat Mine의 지분은 2.5% NSR로 증가하였습니다. South Kalgoorlie Operations의 지분도 포함되어 있습니다. 이번 인수는 2025년 약 600만 달러의 추가 수익을 생성할 것으로 예상되며, 예상 총 수익은 3100만 달러로 증가할 것입니다. 이러한 거래 이후, Elemental Altus의 발행된 보통주는 245,762,591주입니다.
Elemental Altus Royalties a finalisé deux transactions importantes : l'acquisition de 50 % supplémentaires de propriété dans 24 royalties existantes auprès d'AlphaStream pour 28 millions de dollars, payés en 34 444 580 actions nouvellement émises à C$1,10/action, ainsi qu'un placement privé de La Mancha pour 16 141 940 actions ordinaires. Le portefeuille comprend des participations accrues dans le Bonikro Gold Project (maintenant 4,5 % NSR), la Ballarat Mine (2,5 % NSR), et les South Kalgoorlie Operations. L'acquisition devrait générer environ 6 millions de dollars de revenus supplémentaires en 2025, portant les revenus totaux projetés à 31 millions de dollars. Suite à ces transactions, Elemental Altus a 245 762 591 actions ordinaires en circulation.
Elemental Altus Royalties hat zwei bedeutende Transaktionen abgeschlossen: den Erwerb von weiteren 50% Anteilen an 24 bestehenden Royalties von AlphaStream für 28 Millionen US-Dollar, die in 34.444.580 neu ausgegebenen Aktien zu C$1,10/Aktie bezahlt wurden, sowie eine Privatplatzierung von La Mancha über 16.141.940 Stammaktien. Das Portfolio umfasst erhöhte Anteile am Bonikro Gold Project (jetzt 4,5% NSR), an der Ballarat Mine (2,5% NSR) und an den South Kalgoorlie Operations. Es wird erwartet, dass die Akquisition im Jahr 2025 zusätzliche Einnahmen von etwa 6 Millionen US-Dollar generiert, wodurch die prognostizierten Gesamteinnahmen auf 31 Millionen US-Dollar steigen. Nach diesen Transaktionen hat Elemental Altus insgesamt 245.762.591 ausgegebene Stammaktien.
- Expected US$6 million additional revenue in 2025
- 25% increase in projected 2025 revenue to US$31 million
- Increased royalty interests in three producing mines
- Material step up in free cash flow with no increase in management costs
- Significant share dilution with issuance of 50,586,520 new shares
- Share price locked at C$1.10 for the transaction
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2024) - Elemental Altus Royalties Corp. (TSXV: ELE) (OTCQX: ELEMF) ("Elemental Altus" or the "Company") announces that further to its news release dated October 16, 2024, the Company has completed the acquisition of an additional
The Portfolio includes Elemental Altus' existing producing gold royalties on the Bonikro Gold Project ("Bonikro"), the Ballarat Mine ("Ballarat"), South Kalgoorlie Operations ("SKO") and 21 additional royalties located in Australia. Elemental Altus now holds an effective
Frederick Bell, CEO of Elemental Altus, commented: "We are pleased to successfully complete the Acquisition, increasing our interests in the Bonikro, Ballarat and SKO operations, while introducing AlphaStream as a strategic shareholder. The Acquisition builds on our organic growth in 2025 and 2026, delivering a significant increase in near and long-term revenue at little cost, expanding margins and boosting free cash flow generation, while benefiting from additional exploration opportunities and enhancing our precious metals focus.
Further, we are pleased to complete the Private Placement of shares to La Mancha, providing significant capital for Elemental Altus to continue to grow our royalty portfolio.
As part of the Acquisition, we are delighted to welcome Prashant Francis to the Board. His extensive expertise in mining investments and capital markets will be instrumental in our pursuit of new opportunities to grow and we look forward to his contribution as a director."
Background to the Transaction
The Company entered into a binding agreement with respect to the Acquisition on October 16, 2024, as announced the same day. Each of AlphaStream and the AlphaStream affiliate, being Alpha 1 SPV Limited, is an arm's length party to the Company. No finder's fee has been paid or is payable by the Company in connection with the Acquisition. The consideration of US
The Portfolio Acquisition provides immediate cash flow with approximately US
Completion of La Mancha Private Placement
The Company also announces the completion of the Private Placement to La Mancha following the exercise of their Anti-Dilution Right, following the Acquisition. La Mancha has subscribed for 16,141,940 common shares at a price of C
Director Appointment
The Company also announces the appointment of Prashant Francis to the Board of Directors ("Board"). The appointment of Prashant Francis to the Board is made pursuant to investor rights provisions in the Company's purchase agreement with AlphaStream governing the Acquisition. Accordingly, the Company will have a Board of nine directors, with eight non-executives.
Prashant Francis has over 20 years of experience in the investment banking, M&A and business development space. Prashant is the co-founder and co-Chief Executive Officer of AlphaStream, a private mining investment company based in Abu Dhabi. In his role at AlphaStream, he has helped build a platform that invests across the capital structure in the mining space globally. Prashant began his career at J.P. Morgan Chase focused on Mining M&A and then evolved into a more generalist M&A role and then a TMT focused role. In 2017, he co-founded Portman Partners, a merchant banking platform that is the co-owner of AlphaStream.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Related Party Transaction Disclosure
The Private Placement is a "related party transaction" for the purposes of TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions as well as Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). Part 5 of MI 61-101, which in certain circumstances may require shareholder approval for a related party transaction, does not apply to the Private Placement as the Company is obligated to, and is carrying out, the Private Placement substantially under the terms of a previous transaction, the terms of which were generally disclosed in a press release of the Company dated December 1, 2022, and such previous transaction was carried out in compliance with MI 61-101, in reliance on exemptions contained at Subsection 5.5(b) of MI 61-101 and Subsection 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101.
Frederick Bell
CEO and Director
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1) Based on broker consensus revenue estimates for the Company in 2025 (see also below, "cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements").
About Elemental Altus Royalties Corp.
Elemental Altus is an income generating precious metals royalty company with 11 producing royalties and a diversified portfolio of pre-production and discovery stage assets. The Company is focused on acquiring uncapped royalties and streams over producing, or near-producing, mines operated by established counterparties. The vision of Elemental Altus is to build a global gold royalty company, offering investors superior exposure to gold with reduced risk and a strong growth profile.
On behalf of Elemental Altus Royalties Corp.
Early Warning Disclosure
Pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 62-103 respecting the Early Warning System, AlphaStream will file an early warning report in connection with acquiring 34,444,580 newly issued common shares of Elemental, which represents approximately
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Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
This news release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology.
Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to organic growth; cash flow and revenue forecasts, margin expansion; future exploration opportunities and future management costs. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. In addition, broker consensus revenue estimates are forward-looking information that constitutes financial outlook and such estimates are based on averaging forecasts of Company revenue by equity analysts who cover the Company. These estimates are subject to the assumptions set out in the below paragraph of this press release. The calculation was made using 2025 broker consensus of US
Forward-looking statements and information, including outlook, are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of Elemental Altus to control or predict, that may cause Elemental Altus' actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions, the absence of control over the mining operations from which Elemental Altus will receive royalties, risks related to international operations, government relations and environmental regulation, the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties; the uncertainties involved in interpreting exploration data; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities; the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or any future pandemics or global health emergencies; the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with Elemental Altus' expectations; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; fluctuating metal prices; unanticipated costs and expenses; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, commodity price fluctuations; currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, loss of key employees; the relationship between the Company and its shareholders; and other related risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of important factors which could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements, refer to the annual information form of Elemental Altus for the year ended December 31, 2023. Elemental Altus undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements and information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking statements and information represent management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement or information can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.
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