Portofino Proposes to Issue Shares for Debt

Rhea-AI Summary

Portofino Resources (TSXV: POR) (OTC Pink: PFFOF) has announced plans to settle outstanding debt through a shares-for-debt arrangement. The company has executed agreements with arms-length creditors to settle up to $205,000 in debt by issuing 20,500,000 common share Units at $0.01 per Unit.

Each Unit will consist of one share and one-half warrant, with a full warrant being convertible into one share at $0.05 per share for a two-year period from closing. The transaction requires TSX Venture Exchange approval to proceed.

Positive

• Debt reduction of $205,000 without cash expenditure
• Two-year warrant conversion period provides future financing flexibility

Negative

• Significant shareholder dilution through issuance of 20.5M new shares
• Additional potential dilution from warrant conversion at $0.05/share
• Low unit price of $0.01 indicates challenging financial position

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 24, 2025) - Portofino Resources Inc. (TSXV: POR) (OTC Pink: PFFOF) (FSE: POTA) ("Portofino" or the "Company") reports that it executed agreements with various (arms-length) creditors to settle up to $205,000 in outstanding debt by issuing 20,500,000 common share Units valued at $0.01 per Unit. Each Unit comprises 1 share and ½ warrant; a full warrant will be convertible into 1 share at $.05/share for 2 years from closing. The share for debt transactions are subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

About Portofino Resources Inc.

Portofino is a Vancouver, Canada-based company focused on exploring and developing mineral resource projects in the Americas. Portofino holds a 100% interest in the (drill ready) Yergo Lithium Project in Catamarca and additionally has the option to earn an interest in the Arizaro Lithium Project located in Salta, Argentina. The projects are situated in the heart of the world-renowned Argentine Lithium Triangle and in close proximity to multiple world-class lithium projects.

The Company also holds a 100% interest in several exploration projects located within northwestern Ontario, Canada, including the drill-ready, South of Otter, Red Lake gold project, the Gold Creek, Thunder Bay project which has been optioned to Delta Resources Limited., and the Allison Lake North project.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"David G. Tafel"

Chief Executive Officer

For Further Information Contact:

David Tafel CEO, Director

604-683-1991

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FAQ

How much debt is Portofino Resources (PFFOF) settling through share issuance in January 2024?

Portofino Resources is settling $205,000 in outstanding debt through the issuance of 20,500,000 common share Units.

What is the price per Unit for Portofino's (PFFOF) debt settlement shares?

The Units are valued at $0.01 per Unit in the debt settlement arrangement.

What are the warrant terms in Portofino's (PFFOF) shares for debt agreement?

Each Unit includes half a warrant, with a full warrant convertible into one share at $0.05 per share for 2 years from closing.

How many new shares will Portofino Resources (PFFOF) issue for the debt settlement?

Portofino Resources will issue 20,500,000 common share Units for the debt settlement.