Pan American Announces Completion of "Spin-Out" of Legacy Lithium Corp.
Pan American Energy Corp. announced the successful completion of its spin-out plan, leading to the creation of Legacy Lithium Corp. as of April 21, 2023. Shareholders of Pan American as of 12:01 a.m. on the same date are entitled to receive one new common share of Pan American and one-fifth of a common share of Legacy for each share held. The old Pan American common shares were delisted from the CSE after market close on April 20, 2023, with trading of the new shares commencing on April 21, 2023. Legacy shares will not be publicly traded but will operate as a reporting issuer. Additionally, the company is exploring mineral properties for battery metals, including the Big Mack and Horizon Lithium Projects.
- Completion of the spin-out plan enhances shareholder value by distributing shares of Legacy Lithium Corp.
- Shareholders receive new common shares, indicating potential growth in shareholder equity.
- Strategic exploration opportunities in battery metals, particularly the Big Mack and Horizon Lithium Projects, show future growth potential.
- Legacy common shares are not publicly listed, limiting liquidity for shareholders.
- Delisting of former Pan American shares may raise concerns about company visibility and investor confidence.
Owners of Pan American Common Shares as of 12:01 a.m. on April 21, 2023 are entitled to receive one new Pan American Common Share and one-fifth of a Legacy Lithium Corp. Common Share for each Pan American Common Share held at such time
CALGARY, Alberta, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (the “Company” or “Pan American”) (CSE: PNRG) (OTC PINK: PAANF) (FRA: SS6) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced plan of arrangement ("Arrangement") to “spin-out” Legacy Lithium Corp. (“Legacy”). The Arrangement became effective at 12:01 a.m. on April 21, 2023. The former common shares of Pan American were delisted from the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) effective at the close of trading on April 20, 2023. The new common shares of Pan American distributed pursuant to the Arrangement commence trading on the CSE at market opening on April 21, 2023.
Pursuant to the Arrangement, the owners of common shares of the Company at 12:01 a.m. on April 21, 2023 are entitled to receive: (i) one new common share of the Company for each common share of the Company held at such time; and (ii) one-fifth of a common share of Legacy for each common share of the Company held at such time. Outstanding warrants of the Company will be adjusted in the manner set forth in the Company’s management information circular dated March 8, 2023 (the “Circular”). No adjustment will be made to outstanding stock options or restricted share units of the Company.
Legacy common shares are not listed on a public stock exchange, but it will operate as a reporting issuer.
For further details regarding the Arrangement, including the procedure that shareholders must follow to exchange their former common shares of Pan American for new common shares of Pan American and Legacy common shares, please refer to the Circular, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Registered Pan American shareholders who have not already done so should complete and sign the Letter of Transmittal, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and return it, together with the certificate(s)/DRS advice(s) representing their former Pan American common shares and any other required documents and instruments, in accordance with the procedures set out in the Letter of Transmittal. Non-registered Pan American shareholders who hold their shares through a broker, investment dealer, bank, trust company, custodian, nominee or other intermediary or depositary who have not already submitted a Letter of Transmittal should contact their intermediary for instructions and assistance.
About Pan American Energy Corp.
Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG) (OTC PINK: PAANF) (FSE: SS6) is an exploration stage company engaged principally in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties containing battery metals in North America.
The Company executed an option agreement in Canada with Magabra Resources providing for the right to acquire up to a
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