Organto Foods Closes $8.0 Million Private Placement Financing
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Organto Foods (OTCQB:OGOFF) has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, raising $8.0 million through the issuance of 16,000,000 units at $0.50 per unit. Each unit includes one common share and a half warrant, with full warrants exercisable at $0.75 for 18 months.
The company will pay finder's fees of $600,000 (7.5%) in cash and issue 1,200,000 warrants. Proceeds will support the growth of Organto's organic and fair-trade fruit and vegetable platform, technology development, working capital, and potential short-term debt repayment.
The securities are subject to a four-month hold period and a twelve-month contractual transfer restriction. The transaction remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
[ "Raised significant capital of $8.0 million to fund growth initiatives", "Strategic investment from new international investors showing market confidence", "Funds will support expansion of organic and fair-trade product platform", "Potential reduction of short-term debt improving balance sheet" ]AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
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- Significant dilution through issuance of 16,000,000 new units
- Substantial finder's fees of $600,000 plus 1,200,000 warrants
- Extended lock-up period of 12 months may impact liquidity
- Transaction still subject to regulatory approval
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VANCOUVER, BC, AND BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSXV:OGO)(OTCQB:OGOFF) ("Organto" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of 16,000,000 units (the "Units") of the Company for gross proceeds of
The Units were issued at a price of
Each full Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share (a "Warrant Share") at a price per Warrant Share of C
The Warrants are subject to the right of the Company to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants to a date that is 30 days following dissemination of a news release announcing such acceleration if, at any time, after the closing date, the closing price of the Company's common shares equals or exceeds
All securities issued pursuant to the Private Placement will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from their date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws, as well as a twelve-month contractual restriction on transfer commencing on the date of issuance and ending on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.
The Company has agreed to pay finder's fees on the Private Placement comprised of fees payable in cash of
Net proceeds from the Private Placement are intended to be used to continue the growth of the Company's organic and fairtrade fruit and vegetable products platform, further develop the Company's technology platform, support general working capital requirements, and may also be used to repay part of the Company's short-term debt.
Completion of the Private Placement remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange as well as all other requisite corporate, regulatory and security holder approvals, as applicable.
Steve Bromley, Co-Chair and Chief Executive Officer, commented. "I am very pleased to welcome this new supportive group of international investors, and I would also like to thank our existing shareholders for their continued confidence. This financing strengthens our capital position and positions us to accelerate the expansion of our organic and fair-trade fruit and vegetable platform, all the while staying focused on growing our sales and distribution channels, improving our EBITDA margins, and pursuing strategic growth initiatives. With this support, we are well-positioned to continue to grow our healthy products portfolio, drive stronger results, and also drive greater impact for our customers and communities."
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,
Steve Bromley
Co-Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
For more information contact:
info@organto.com
John Rathwell, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
647-629-0018
ABOUT ORGANTO FOODS
Organto is an integrated provider of branded, private label, and distributed organic, fairtrade and non-GMO fruit and vegetable products using a strategic asset-lighter business model to serve a growing socially responsible and health-conscious consumer around the globe. Organto's business model is rooted in its commitment to sustainable business practices focused on environmental responsibility and a commitment to the communities where it operates, its people, and its shareholders.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release may include certain forward-looking information and statements, as defined by law, including, without limitation, Canadian securities laws and the "safe harbor" provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act ("forward-looking statements"). In particular, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements respecting the anticipated use of proceeds from the Private Placement, the Company's continued confidence in its growth strategy, the Company's belief that this financing strengthens the Company's capital position and in doing so positions the Company to accelerate the expansion of its organic and fair-trade fruit and vegetable platform, all the while staying focused on growing its sales and distribution channels, improving its EBITDA margins, and pursuing strategic growth initiatives, and the Company's belief that it is well-positioned to continue to grow its healthy products portfolio, driving stronger results, and also driving greater impact for its customers and communities. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including, without limitation, the assumption that the Company will be able to complete the Private Placement and obtain all regulatory and requisite approvals in a timely manner and on acceptable terms There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, uncertainty regarding the regulatory risks; risks related to market volatility and economic conditions; risks related to unforeseen delays; and risks that necessary financing will be unavailable when needed. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business, see the "Risks and Uncertainties" and "Forward-Looking Statements" sections of the Company's annual and interim management's discussion and analysis filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Except as required by law, Organto does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements contained in this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
SOURCE: Organto Foods, Inc.
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