Britannia Mining Solutions Announces Go Public Transaction, Concurrent $10 Million Equity Financing, Name Change, and Plans to List on Cboe Canada

Core Viewpoint - Britannia Mining Solutions Inc. (BMS) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with 1317220 B.C. Ltd. for a proposed business combination transaction, which will involve a three-cornered amalgamation and a concurrent equity financing of up to $10 million [1][2][8] Proposed Transaction Summary - The proposed transaction will involve 1317220 B.C. acquiring all issued and outstanding common shares and warrants of BMS, with shareholders receiving common shares of 1317220 B.C. in exchange [2] - A definitive agreement is expected to be negotiated and executed by March 24, 2025 [2] Resulting Issuer - The resulting issuer will operate under the name Paragon Advanced Inc. and will focus on disrupting the global mining assay and environmental testing market [3] Regulatory and Approval Conditions - Completion of the proposed transaction is subject to various conditions, including negotiation of the definitive agreement, obtaining necessary approvals, and completion of the concurrent financing [5] Concurrent Financing Details - The concurrent financing will involve a private placement offering of common shares at an issue price of $1.75, with gross proceeds expected to reach up to $10 million [7][9] - The financing is anticipated to close around April 2, 2025, and will support the global lab buildout and deployment of PhotonAssay™ technology [8][11] Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be utilized to expand the company's network of laboratories, enhance sales and marketing resources, and develop new technologies and data solutions for mining operators [11][15] Company Background - BMS is a leading provider of innovative analytical technologies to the global mining industry, aiming to deploy the largest fleet of PhotonAssay™ machines by the end of 2025 [12][13]