St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited Announces Completion of Debt Conversion of $1,670,207
Rhea-AI Summary
Positive
- Reduction of CAD $1,670,207 in debt obligations through equity conversion
- Strengthening of balance sheet through debt elimination without cash expenditure
- Transaction structure indicates confidence from creditor in company's equity value
Negative
- Dilution of existing shareholders through issuance of 25,306,166 new shares
- Related party transaction nature of the debt conversion may raise governance concerns
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Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2025) - St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (TSX: SAU) ("St. Augustine" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated June 2, 2025, it has completed its previously announced debt settlement (the "Debt Settlement") transaction with Queensberry Mining and Development Corp. (the "Creditor"). Pursuant to the Debt Settlement, the Company issued an aggregate of 25,306,166 common shares in the capital of the Company, at a deemed price of
The Debt Conversion is a "related party transaction" for the purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company is relying on an exemption from the minority approval and formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 due to the fact that the value of the transaction does not represent greater than
About St. Augustine
St. Augustine (SAU.T) is a TSX-listed mining company focused on the development of the King-king Copper-Gold Project. The Project is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world and is listed as a top three-priority mining project by the Philippine government.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This announcement includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and are based on certain factors and assumptions. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on currently available information, they may prove to be incorrect. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking information is also subject to certain factors, including risks and uncertainties, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's current expectations, including changes in market conditions, governmental or regulatory developments and general economic conditions. Other risks and uncertainties related to the Company are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 31, 2025 and filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking information contained in this announcement is based on our current estimates, expectations and projections, which we believe are reasonable as of the current date. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely on this information as of any other date. While we may elect to, we are under no obligation and do not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required by applicable securities law.
For more Information:
| Lenna Mae Leopoldo Investor and Public Relations Contact T: +6382 225 0884 E: lleopoldo@kingking.ph | ST. AUGUSTINE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS No. 21, Greenwood Lane Singapore, 286949 |
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