Li-FT Announces Closing of C$48.1 Million Private Placement Financing, Including Full Exercise of the Underwriters’ Option

Core Viewpoint - Li-FT Power Ltd. has successfully closed its previously announced offerings, raising approximately C$48.1 million in gross proceeds, which includes the full exercise of underwriters' options [2][3] Group 1: Offerings Details - The offerings included the sale of 3,876,000 flow-through subscription receipts at a price of C$6.88, generating gross proceeds of C$26,666,880, and 2,209,300 non-flow-through subscription receipts at a price of C$4.30, generating gross proceeds of C$9,499,990 [8] - Additionally, 775,200 flow-through common shares were sold at a price of C$6.45 for gross proceeds of C$5,000,040, and 1,627,800 non-flow-through common shares at the same non-flow-through issue price generated gross proceeds of C$6,999,540 [8] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The gross proceeds from the sale of flow-through subscription receipts will be used for eligible Canadian exploration expenses related to the Adina-Galinée property in Quebec, with a deadline of December 31, 2027 [5] - Proceeds from the sale of non-flow-through subscription receipts will be allocated towards the Adina-Galinée property and general corporate purposes [5] - The gross proceeds from the sale of flow-through shares will be directed towards qualifying expenditures on the Yellowknife Lithium Project and other exploration properties, also with a deadline of December 31, 2027 [6] Group 3: Underwriters and Commissions - The offerings were led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. as the lead underwriter, with a cash commission of 5.0% of the gross proceeds paid to the underwriters, except for certain purchasers on a president's list [3] Group 4: Insider Participation - Certain directors and officers of the company participated in the offerings, which constituted a related party transaction, exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements [10]