Solaris Resources Announces $35 Million Common Share Bought Deal Offering
Solaris Resources (TSX: SLS; NYSE: SLSR) has announced a $35 million bought deal offering, where underwriters will purchase 7,150,000 common shares at $4.90 per share. The company could gain an additional $5.25 million if the over-allotment option is fully exercised, totaling $40.29 million. Proceeds will fund the Warintza Project in Ecuador, regional exploration, and general purposes. The offering closes around June 10, 2024, pending regulatory approvals. Shares will be offered in Canadian provinces (excluding Quebec) and to U.S. institutional buyers under specific conditions.
- Bought deal offering ensures immediate capital injection of $35 million.
- Potential for additional $5.25 million through over-allotment option.
- Funds allocated to expand Warintza Project, indicating growth-focused strategy.
- Enhanced regional exploration activities could diversify resource base.
- Offering price of $4.90 per share reflects market confidence.
- Share dilution due to issuance of 7,150,000 additional shares.
- Potential further dilution if over-allotment option is exercised.
- Excludes Quebec from the offering, limiting potential capital from that region.
- Reliance on regulatory approvals introduces risk of delays.
- Funds partially used for general corporate purposes, which may not directly yield returns.
Insights
Solaris Resources Inc.'s recent announcement of a
From a financial perspective, this infusion of cash improves Solaris’ liquidity position, giving it greater financial flexibility to expand its exploration activities. It also signals confidence from institutional investors who are underwriting this deal, reflecting positively on the market's perception of Solaris' projects and potential.
While the offering might dilute current shareholders' equity, it is a strategic necessity for capital-intensive industries like mining, where continuous investment is required to discover and develop new resources. By committing funds to exploration, Solaris is betting on their ability to find economically viable minerals that will drive future revenues.
One potential downside is the dependency on successful regulatory approvals and execution of the new exploration projects. If projects underperform or face delays, the expected return on this capital might not meet investor expectations. However, this is a common risk in the mining sector and the positive market reaction to the bought deal offering suggests confidence in Solaris' management and resources.
The announcement of a
From a market research perspective, the decision to allocate funds to the Warintza Project is strategic. This region has shown promise with high-grade mineral deposits and expanding exploration here could potentially unlock substantial value. The inclusion of ten new exploration concessions also broadens the company's portfolio, diversifying their risk and opening new opportunities for discovery.
It's important for retail investors to understand the implications of such offerings on stock prices. Typically, share dilution can temporarily depress stock prices, but if the invested capital results in significant discoveries, the long-term stock value can greatly appreciate. Additionally, the deal being bought by institutional investors indicates strong support and belief in Solaris' future prospects.
The regional diversification within Ecuador is a prudent strategy, reducing the risk related to any single project while enhancing the geographical spread of their assets. It's a balanced approach that aligns with industry best practices and indicates forward-thinking management.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solaris Resources Inc. (TSX: SLS; NYSE: SLSR) (“Solaris” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with certain underwriters, (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, 7,150,000 common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”) at a price of
The Company has also granted the Underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1,072,500 Common Shares, representing
The net proceeds of the Offering, inclusive of the over-allotment option if exercised, will be used to fund an expanded exploration and infill drilling program at the Company’s flagship Warintza Project in southeastern Ecuador, together with enhanced regional exploration activities, including fieldwork on ten new exploration concessions which were recently awarded to the Company, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The Common Shares will be offered in all provinces of Canada, except for Quebec, by way of a short form prospectus, and in the United States to “qualified institutional buyers” pursuant to an exemption from registration requirements under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “U.S. Securities Act”) and in such other jurisdictions outside of Canada in accordance with applicable law.
The Offering is expected to close on or about June 10, 2024, and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American LLC.
All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Common Shares nor shall any sale of the Common Shares occur in any jurisdiction, including the United States, in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable securities laws of any state of the United States unless an exemption from such registration requirements is available.
The preliminary short form prospectus, and any applicable amendment to the documents will be accessible through SEDAR+. Copies of the documents may be obtained from National Bank Financial Inc. by phone at (416)-869-6534 or email at NBF-Syndication@bnc.ca, from RBC Dominion Securities Inc. by phone at (416) 842-5349 or email at distribution.rbcds@rbccm.com or from BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Brampton Distribution Centre C/O The Data Group of Companies by phone at 905-791-3151 Ext 4312 or by email at torbramwarehouse@datagroup.ca.
On behalf of the Board of Solaris Resources Inc.
“Daniel Earle”
President & CEO, Director
For Further Information
Jacqueline Wagenaar, VP Investor Relations
Direct: 416-366-5678 Ext. 203
Email: jwagenaar@solarisresources.com
About Solaris Resources Inc.
Solaris is advancing a portfolio of copper and gold assets in the Americas, which includes a world class copper resource with expansion and discovery potential at its Warintza Project in Ecuador; a series of grass roots exploration projects with discovery potential in Peru and Chile; and significant leverage to increasing copper prices through its
Cautionary Notes and Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively “forward-looking statements”). The use of the words “will” and “expected” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the terms and completion of the Offering, the use of proceeds from the Offering, and the expected closing date of the Offering. Although Solaris believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, readers are cautioned that actual results may vary from the forward-looking statements. The Company has based these forward-looking statements and information on the Company’s current expectations and assumptions about future events. These statements also involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in the Solaris Management’s Discussion and Analysis, for the year ended December 31, 2023 available at www.sedarplus.ca. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and Solaris does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
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