Velocity Provides Additional Transaction Update On Sale of Bulgarian Assets
Velocity Minerals (TSXV: VLC, OTCQB: VLCJF) has updated the terms of its previously announced USD $59.0 million sale of the Rozino gold project and other Bulgarian assets. The company has signed an amended agreement with Türker Mining, extending the exclusivity period to January 17, 2025. The initial deposit has been increased from USD $15.0 million to USD $16.5 million. A new USD $1.0 million transaction fee has been introduced, split into two USD $0.5 million payments. Additionally, a USD $2.95 million break fee will be placed in escrow upon signing the definitive agreement, later reducing to USD $1.45 million after the initial deposit is received.
Velocity Minerals (TSXV: VLC, OTCQB: VLCJF) ha aggiornato i termini della vendita precedentemente annunciata del progetto aurifero Rozino e di altri asset bulgari per un valore di 59,0 milioni di USD. L'azienda ha firmato un accordo modificato con Türker Mining, estendendo il periodo di esclusività fino al 17 gennaio 2025. Il deposito iniziale è stato aumentato da 15,0 milioni di USD a 16,5 milioni di USD. È stata introdotta una nuova commissione di transazione di 1,0 milione di USD, suddivisa in due pagamenti di 0,5 milioni di USD. Inoltre, una penale di 2,95 milioni di USD sarà depositata in un conto di garanzia al momento della firma dell'accordo definitivo, che successivamente si ridurrà a 1,45 milioni di USD dopo la ricezione del deposito iniziale.
Velocity Minerals (TSXV: VLC, OTCQB: VLCJF) ha actualizado los términos de la venta previamente anunciada del proyecto de oro Rozino y otros activos búlgaros por un total de 59,0 millones de USD. La compañía ha firmado un acuerdo modificado con Türker Mining, extendiendo el período de exclusividad hasta el 17 de enero de 2025. El depósito inicial se ha incrementado de 15,0 millones de USD a 16,5 millones de USD. Se ha introducido una nueva tarifa de transacción de 1,0 millón de USD, dividida en dos pagos de 0,5 millones de USD. Además, se colocará un cargo de ruptura de 2,95 millones de USD en custodia al firmar el acuerdo definitivo, que se reducirá a 1,45 millones de USD después de recibir el depósito inicial.
Velocity Minerals (TSXV: VLC, OTCQB: VLCJF)는 이전에 발표된 로지노 금 프로젝트 및 기타 불가리아 자산의 5900만 달러 판매 조건을 업데이트했습니다. 회사는 Türker Mining과 수정된 계약을 체결하여 독점 기간을 2025년 1월 17일까지 연장했습니다. 초기 보증금은 1500만 달러에서 1650만 달러로 증가했습니다. 신규 100만 달러의 거래 수수료가 도입되었으며, 두 번의 지급으로 50만 달러씩 나누어 지불됩니다. 추가로, 295만 달러의 위약금이 최종 계약 서명 시 에스크로에 보관되며, 초기 보증금 수령 후 145만 달러로 줄어듭니다.
Velocity Minerals (TSXV: VLC, OTCQB: VLCJF) a mis à jour les conditions de la vente précédemment annoncée du projet aurifère Rozino et d'autres actifs bulgares pour un montant de 59,0 millions USD. La société a signé un accord modifié avec Türker Mining, prolongeant la période d'exclusivité jusqu'au 17 janvier 2025. Le dépôt initial a été augmenté de 15,0 millions USD à 16,5 millions USD. Une nouvelle frais de transaction de 1,0 million USD a été introduite, répartie en deux paiements de 0,5 million USD. De plus, une frais de résiliation de 2,95 millions USD sera placé sous séquestre lors de la signature de l'accord définitif, se réduisant par la suite à 1,45 million USD après la réception du dépôt initial.
Velocity Minerals (TSXV: VLC, OTCQB: VLCJF) hat die Bedingungen des zuvor angekündigten Verkaufs des Rozino-Goldprojekts sowie weiterer bulgarischer Vermögenswerte im Wert von 59,0 Millionen USD aktualisiert. Das Unternehmen hat einen geänderten Vertrag mit Türker Mining unterzeichnet, der den Exklusivitätszeitraum bis zum 17. Januar 2025 verlängert. Die ursprüngliche Anzahlung wurde von 15,0 Millionen USD auf 16,5 Millionen USD erhöht. Eine neue Transaktionsgebühr von 1,0 Million USD wurde eingeführt, die in zwei Zahlungen von je 0,5 Millionen USD aufgeteilt wird. Darüber hinaus wird eine Breakgebühr von 2,95 Millionen USD bei Unterzeichnung des endgültigen Vertrags in Treuhand gehalten, die sich nach Erhalt der Anzahlung auf 1,45 Millionen USD reduzieren wird.
- Sale of Bulgarian assets for USD $59.0 million in cash
- Increased initial deposit from USD $15.0M to USD $16.5M
- Additional USD $1.0M transaction fee added to the deal
- Extended exclusivity period delays transaction completion
- Final closing subject to multiple approval conditions
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2024) - Velocity Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: VLC) (OTCQB: VLCJF) ("Velocity" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update regarding the sale of the Rozino gold project and the Company's other Bulgarian assets for USD
Under the Amended Agreement, Velocity has agreed to extend Türker Mining's exclusivity period from December 15, 2024 to January 17, 2025, which date has been established as the deadline for the execution of the definitive agreement (the "Definitive Agreement"), allowing additional drafting time during the holiday season in Canada and Turkiye.
Regarding the US
The Amended Letter Agreement introduces a US
The Company's previously estimated timeline for holding a special meeting of shareholders to consider the Transaction (the "Meeting") will be revised in conjunction with the execution of the Definitive Agreement, and the Company will provide a future update regarding the Meeting schedule. Closing will be subject to customary conditions precedent, including, receipt of all necessary shareholder, board and regulatory (including TSXV) consents and approvals.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
"Keith Henderson"
President & CEO
For further information, please contact:
Keith Henderson
Phone: +1-604-484-1233
E-mail: info@velocityminerals.com
Web: www.velocityminerals.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation, statements regarding the completion of the Transaction, the completion of the conditions precedent to the Transaction, the holding of the Meeting to approve the Transaction, and the anticipated business plans and timing of future activities of the Company, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Often, but not always, forward looking information can be identified by words such as "pro forma", "plans", "expects", "may", "will", "should", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", "potential" or variations of such words including negative variations thereof, and phrases that refer to certain actions, events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that market fundamentals will result in sustained precious metals demand and prices, the receipt of any necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in connection with the Transaction in a timely manner, the availability of financing on suitable terms for the continued operation of the Company's business, and the Company's ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such risks and other factors include, among others, operating and technical difficulties in connection with mineral exploration and development and mine development activities at the Company's properties, estimation or realization of mineral reserves and mineral resources, requirements for additional capital, future prices of precious metals and copper, changes in general economic conditions, changes in the financial markets and in the demand and market price for commodities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, possible failures of plants, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, delays or the inability of the Company to obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required, including TSXV acceptance of the Transaction, financing or other planned activities, changes in laws, regulations and policies affecting mining operations, currency fluctuations, title disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage and the timing and possible outcome of pending litigation, environmental issues and liabilities, risks relating to epidemics or pandemics such as COVID-19, including the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business, risks related to joint venture operations, and risks related to the integration of acquisitions, as well as those factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's latest Management Discussion and Analysis and other filings of the Company with the Canadian Securities Authorities, copies of which can be found under the Company's profile on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca.
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