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Meridian Announces Updated C$5.9 Million Private Placement Financing
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. LONDON,...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Meridian Announces Updated C$5.9 Million Private Placement FinancingNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 7, 2022 / Meridian Mining UK S (TSX:MNO)(Frankfurt:2MM)(Tradegate:2MM)(OTCQB:MRRDF) (\"Meridian\" or the \"Company\"), announces that it expects to close on approximately C$5.9 million (the \"Offering\") of common shares (the \"Common Shares\") at $0.35 per Common Share (the \"Issue Price\"), an increase from the previously announced minimum size of C$3.25 million (see the Company's previous press release dated November 28, 2022). The Offering may be further increased to the maximum permitted under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined below) as originally announced.The Offering is led by Beacon Securities Limited (the \"Lead Agent\"), as lead agent and sole bookrunner on behalf of a syndicate of agents including Raymond James Ltd., Cormark Securities Inc., and PI Financial Corp. (collectively with the Lead Agent, the \"Agents\"). In connection with the Offering, the Company has agreed to pay the Agents up to 6% cash commission and 3% non-transferable compensation options (each, a \"Compensation Option\") on the gross proceeds of the Offering. Each Compensation Option will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one common share at the Issue Price for a period of 24 months from the closing of the Offering.Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions (\"NI 45-106\"), the Common Shares have been offered for sale to purchasers resident in Canada, except Quebec, and/or other qualifying jurisdictions pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106 (the \"Listed Issuer Financing Exemption\"). Because the Offering is being completed pursuant to the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, the securities issued in the Offering will not be subject to a hold period pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for the completion of the Cabaçal Project PEA, Cabaçal Project exploration program, property payment pursuant to the Cabaçal Purchase Agreement, general corporate and administration costs and general working capital.The Offering will not materially af...