Cadan Announces Convertible Note Issue
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/09/11 -- Cadan Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE: CXD)(FRANKFURT: AOMZ25) is pleased to announce a proposed issue of convertible notes ('Convertible Notes') to raise between C$2.5 million to C$3.0 million ('Convertible Note Issue'). The Convertible Notes are to be issued to institutional and sophisticated investors introduced by Azure Capital Limited of Perth, Australia ('Azure Capital') as Lead Manager to the Convertible Note Issue. Azure Capital and its associated entities are also expected to be one of the primary investors in the Convertible Note Issue. A summary of the terms of the Convertible Notes is set out in Annexure A to this announcement. Closing of the Convertible Note Issue is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and is expected to occur on or about December 16, 2011.
The proceeds of the Convertible Note Issue, combined with the recent C$2.45 million private placement, announced on December 6, 2011 ('Private Placement'), would provide the Company with the necessary working capital to advance the on-going exploration and development activities at the Company's flagship T'Boli Project. Cadan is also in the process of securing a mining license to permit production at the project.
Company Strategy
The Convertible Note Issue and Private Placement are the initial steps in a wider strategy which includes a proposed Dual Listing on the Australian Securities Exchange ('ASX') in the first half of 2012 ('ASX Dual Listing'). The strategy aims to recapitalise and reposition the Company among the investment community as it moves towards production at the high-grade, low cost T'Boli Project. Cadan believes that there is significant upside potential in the current T'Boli Project NI 43-101 compliant resource of 359,000 ounces of gold with potential for this to be increased by 2-5 ounces (based on conceptual quantity and grade calculations) through extensions along strike and at depth, as well as through the potential to discover or define new veins or regional deposits. Given this significant potential, coupled with the fact the Company is aiming to commence production at T'Boli during 2012, Cadan believes there is a significant gap between the underlying value of the Company's assets and its current market value.
A summary of the T'Boli resource calculation and regional potential quantity and grade was provided in the Company's press release dated May 11, 2010. The potential quantity and grade referenced above should be considered as conceptual in nature, and there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource in accordance with National Instrument 43-101. It is uncertain whether further exploration will result in the regional targets being delineated as a mineral resource.
Cadan considers the proposed ASX Dual Listing as a potential means of helping to bridge this valuation gap by providing the Company with access to a broader range of potential investors as well as investors who are familiar with, and are strong supporters of, Asian-focused gold exploration and development companies. In addition, the ASX Dual Listing is expected to provide additional liquidity for the Company's shares and introduce a new range of institutional investors, including those that participated in the Convertible Note Issue, who are expected to provide ongoing support for the Company's future financing requirements.
Further information on the Company's assets and development plan are set out in the investor presentation which was also announced today.
Expected Timing
The Company intends to commence preparation of the documentation for the ASX Dual Listing in early 2012, with a view to be admitted to trading on the ASX during the first half of 2012, market conditions permitting and subject to the Company meeting the admission requirements of the ASX.
As previously announced, Azure Capital has been engaged as Lead Manager and Corporate Adviser in relation to the ASX Dual Listing.
Qualified Person
Technical aspects of this news release were prepared and verified by William Donald Goode, a member of the AusIMM and Technical Director of Cadan Resources. He is the qualified person as required by NI 43-101, and is the technical person responsible for this news release.
On behalf of the board of directors,
Robert Butchart, President / CEO
Annexure A - Summary of Convertible Note Terms
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Item Summary
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Offering Canadian Dollar denominated Convertible Notes due December 2012
('Notes')
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Issue Date On or about 16 December 2011
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Maturity 12 months from the Issue Date
Date
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Issue Size C$2.5 - 3.0 million
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Notes Issued 2.5 - 3.0 million with a face value of C$1.00 each
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Coupon 10% per annum which shall be calculated on the total amount of
the Notes and capitalized
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Conversion Conversion shall occur:
(a) on lodgment of a prospectus by the Company with ASIC and
ASX in relation to a listing of the Company on ASX; or
(b) at the election of the Noteholder at any time before
Repayment
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Repayment If Conversion does not occur, the Company shall repay the Notes
on the earlier of:
(a) the Maturity Date;
(b) a Change of Control of the Company, following the receipt
of a notice from a Noteholder; or
(c) after an event of default, following the receipt of a
notice from a Noteholder
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Rights on Upon conversion, a Noteholder shall be entitled to:
Conversion (a) 5 common shares of the Company for each Note held; and
(b) 1 free attaching option for each share issued upon
Conversion
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Terms of Each option issued upon Conversion shall have an exercise price
Options of C$0.20 and shall expire on:
(a) the date which is 21 months after the Issue Date; or
(b) the Maturity Date, if the options were issued prior to the
Maturity Date but the Company has not obtained admission to the
Official List of ASX
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Change of If a Noteholder issues a repayment notice within 5 business
Control days of a change of control, the Company is required to pay the
Noteholder 105% x (face value interest)
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Restrictions The Notes are freely transferable. However, any shares or
on Transfer options issued upon Conversion which occurs within 4 months of
the Note Issue Date shall be subject to a hold period under
Canadian securities laws expiring on the date which is 4 months
after the Note Issue Date.
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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 release.
Contacts:
Cadan Resources Corporation
Robert Butchart
President / CEO
butch@cadanresources.com
Cadan Resources Corporation
John D. Anderson
Chairman
janderson@cadanresources.com
Cadan Resources Corporation
604.687.0760
604.628.5001 (FAX)
info@cadanresources.com
www.cadanresources.com
