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Keranic Industrial Gas Announces $3.6 Million in Strategic Investments, Led by a Multi-National Helium Supplier, and Enters into Definitive Amalgamation Agreement for the Reverse Takeover of Royal Helium Ltd.
Newsfileยท 2025-08-21 17:37
Group 1: Strategic Investments and Offerings - Keranic Industrial Gas has announced a private placement of subscription receipts at a price of $0.50 per receipt, aiming for up to $3,500,000 in gross proceeds, with a strategic investor contributing $2,000,000 [1][4] - A subsequent private placement is planned for $1,600,000, led by the strategic investor, bringing total gross proceeds to $5,100,000 [1][6] Group 2: Amalgamation Agreement and Transaction Details - Keranic has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement with Royal Helium Ltd. and its subsidiaries for a business combination, pending court approval [2][24] - The transaction involves Royal Helium's four core areas with significant helium discoveries across approximately 600,000 acres in Saskatchewan and Alberta, including the Steveville plant capable of processing 15,000 Mcf/day of raw gas [3][25] Group 3: Strategic Investor Profile - The strategic investor is a multi-national supplier of helium and specialty gases, serving high-growth sectors such as healthcare and aerospace, with a strong distribution network and long-term partnerships with helium producers [8][9] - Following the transaction, the strategic investor is expected to own 32.9% of the resulting issuer and will have the right to nominate directors and secure corporate naming rights [10][11] Group 4: Core Areas and Production Plans - The Steveville facility has been operational since December 2023, delivering high-purity helium to the aerospace and defense sectors, with plans to restart production within 12-15 weeks post-transaction [12][13] - The 40 Mile project has shown exceptional helium flow rates during testing, with multiple drilling targets identified [15][17] Group 5: Financial and Operational Plans - The net proceeds from the offering will be used to fund the transaction and recommission the Steveville facility [19] - The transaction will be funded through a combination of a secured term loan and equity offering, with completion subject to court approval and other customary conditions [27]