Euromax Announces Proposed Funding Package and Formation of Strategic Relationship With Consolidated Contractors Company for Construction of Ilovica
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Apr 8, 2016) - Euromax Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:EOX)(OTC PINK:EOXFF) ("Euromax" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce it has entered into a term sheet (the "Term Sheet") for an investment of up to US$30 million and a strategic alliance with CC Mining S.A. ("CCM") which is related to Consolidated Contractors Company Group ("CCC Group"), in respect of certain construction activities for the Ilovica project in Macedonia.
Key Terms of the Proposed Funding Package for Ilovica
Under the Term Sheet signed between CCM and Euromax, it is envisaged that CCM (or another affiliated or legal entity related to CCM) will provide financing to Euromax of up to US$30 million in three tranches for the funding and development of Ilovica:
- Primary Convertible Loan Tranche: On or before 30th April 2016, it is envisaged that CCM will subscribe C$5.2 million for a convertible loan note to be issued by the Company (the "Convertible Loan"). The Convertible Loan matures on 30 May 2018 and may be converted into common shares of Euromax at a price of C$0.40 per share. The Convertible Loan will bear interest at a rate 9% per annum.
- Secondary Equity Tranche: On or prior to 31 December 2016, it is anticipated that CCM will at its discretion subscribe for a minimum of US$5 million in common shares of Euromax ("Secondary Equity Tranche") at a subscription price equal to up to 90% of the lower of (i) the then prevailing market price, or (ii) the 20 day VWAP price prior to the date of the announcement of the Secondary Equity Tranche.
- Third Subordinated Loan Tranche: In addition, and in tandem with the Secondary Equity Tranche, CCM has provided an in-principle commitment to provide at its discretion a 10-year subordinated, secured loan facility of up to US$20 million ("Subordinated Loan") at an interest of 6 Month LIBOR plus 8% per annum. The secondary Equity Tranche and the Third Subordinated Loan Tranche commitments are conditional on the Ilovica project development and CC Mining board approval at that time.
Strategic Relationship with CCC Group for Construction Activities at IIovica
Upon subscription of the Convertible Loan, the CCC Group will assist Euromax in the definition, evaluation, establishment and implementation of appropriate construction contracts in respect of the Ilovica Project.
In addition, upon subscription of the Convertible Loan and for so long as CCM beneficially owns more than 5% of the outstanding Euromax common shares (and for these purposes, any remaining portion of the Convertible Loan then outstanding will be deemed to have been converted in full into common shares pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Loan):
- CCM shall be entitled to nominate a director to the board of Euromax (subject to such nominee satisfying the qualification requirements under the TSX Venture Exchange and Euromax's governing statute and articles and being approved by the board and shareholders of Euromax); and
- CCM shall also be entitled to appoint a member to the Euromax Technical Committee to assist in the front-end-engineering design process and the development of the Project.
Use of Proceeds
The proceeds from the Convertible Loan shall be used to fund pre-development work, including the front-end engineering design and further optimisation studies for Ilovica. It is envisaged that proceeds (if any) from the Secondary Equity Tranche and Subordinated Loan shall be used towards construction activities at Ilovica.
Further Anticipated Funding
Further to the above transaction, an insider of the Company is contemplating, subject to its internal approvals, an investment of up to US$5 million by way of a convertible loan in the Company by means of a non-brokered private placement. As proposed, the insider's convertible loan would have a two year term, an annual coupon of 12.5%, subject to an increase to 20% in certain circumstances, a prepayment amount of up to approximately US$1.44 million (payable in certain circumstances and subject to TSX-V approval and any required shareholder approvals), and would be convertible into common shares of Euromax at a price of C$0.40 per share. The proceeds from the insider's proposed convertible loan would also be used to fund pre-development work, including front-end engineering and optimisation studies, for the Ilovica Project. The definitive terms of such investment would be disclosed upon execution of relevant documentation.
Closing
Closing of each of the Primary Convertible Loan tranche, the Secondary Equity Tranche, the Subordinated Loan and the further anticipated funding from an insider is subject to negotiation and execution of definitive documentation, including subscription agreements, and certain other conditions including, among other things, receipt of approval by the TSX Venture Exchange, approval of the Company's and CCM's Board of Directors, internal approvals of the insider and applicable approval of the Company's shareholders. There are no assurances that any agreement will be signed or that the proposed transactions will be completed.
Commenting on the proposed investment, Steve Sharpe, President & CEO of Euromax, said: "This is excellent news for Euromax, the Ilovica project and the people of Macedonia. We are delighted to have the CCC Group as a partner as we finalise the FEED and move into construction of Ilovica."
Commenting on the transaction, John Burgess, Head of Minerals Exploration for the CCC Group, said: "We have looked at a number of exploration and mining opportunities as we attempt to diversify the CCC Group's portfolio, largely focused on the Oil & Gas and major infrastructure sectors to date. Euromax with its Ilovica project fits this objective well and dovetails with CCC's construction capabilities established over 60 years operating in 35+ countries. The project long term fundamentals are compelling, we have considerable experience mobilising and performing in new regions, and we have built a good working relationship with Steve and his team over the past 6 months. We look forward to working together to finalising the financing packages and successfully constructing Ilovica."
Financial Adviser
Euromax is being advised by NRG Capital Partners ("NRG") as a financial adviser in relation to the transaction and subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, a cash commission equal to US$ 0.25 million will be payable on closing of the Convertible Loan.
About Euromax Resources Ltd.
Euromax has a major development project in Macedonia and an exploration services company in Bulgaria. We are focused on building and operating the Ilovica copper/gold project in Macedonia, as well profitably deploying the wealth of exploration experience within our Bulgarian Exploration Services subsidiary.
About the CCC Group
Consolidated Contractors Company ("CCC"), a contracting company formed in 1952 with offices around the world, manages a worldwide turnover of over US$ 6 Billion, and employs over 160,000 personnel composed of more than 80 nationalities. The company's investment in plant and equipment is equally high, over US$ 1 Billion. The company is at present ranked 22nd in the world and 1st in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR) Magazine.
About CCM
CCM is a mining investment vehicle related to Consolidated Contractors Company that identifies, assesses and invests in mining opportunities worldwide.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking statements including but not limited to statements regarding the expected completion of a funding package with CCC Group and further anticipated funding from an insider of the Company and the terms thereof, and the expected use of proceeds thereof. In certain cases, forward-looking information may be identified by such terms as "proposed", "expects", "may", "shall", "will", or "would'. In making the forward-looking statements in this release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that are based on information currently available to the Company as well as the Company's current beliefs and assumptions made by the Company including, with respect to mineral resource estimates, that the key assumptions and parameters on which such geological interpretations are based are reasonable, that the Company will be able to obtain the necessary supplies, equipment, personnel and any financing required to carry out its planned activities, that the Company's objectives concerning the Ilovica project can be achieved and that the Company's activities will proceed as expected, the receipt of necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange for the funding package with the CCC Group and the further anticipated funding from an insider of the Company, and that definitive documentation with respect to the funding package and the further anticipated funding will be entered into.
Although the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect, and the forward-looking statements in this release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors may include, among others, that that mineral resources are not as estimated, unexpected variations in mineral resources, grade or recovery rates, actual results of exploration activities will be different than anticipated, data and assumptions underlying the geological interpretations may prove to be inaccurate, incomplete or to have been incorrectly interpreted, that the Company will not be able to obtain the necessary supplies, equipment, personnel and any financing required to carry out its planned activities. Readers are also encouraged to review all Company documents filed with the securities authorities in Canada, including the Management Discussion and Analysis in respect of the Company's recent financial statements under the heading "Operational and Other Business Risks", which documents describe material factors and assumptions and risks that apply to the forward looking statements in this release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contact
Euromax Resources Ltd.
Steve Sharpe
President & CEO
+44 (0)20 3667 2970
ssharpe@euromaxresources.co.uk
www.euromaxresources.com