Legend International Holdings, Inc. Announces Partial Sale of Holding in Merlin Diamonds Limited
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Legend International Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:LGDI), ('Legend?), announces
that it has entered into two agreement to sell a total of 35 million
ordinary shares (approximately 19.9%) in Merlin Diamonds Limited at a
price of 22 cents per share which amounts to A$7.7 million. Closing will
occur in 10 business days. Following the closing, Legend will hold an
interest of less than 1%in Merlin Diamonds Limited.
Funds raised by the placement and from the rights issue will be used in
the development of the phosphate operations, to retire debt and for
working capital purposes.
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risks and competition and the volatility of mineral prices. Actual
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about these and other factors that could affect the Company′s business
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Legend International Holdings, Inc.
Joseph Gutnick, +011 613
8532 2866
Chief Executive Officer
Fax: +011 613 8532 2805
legendinfo@axisc.com.au
or
Peter
Lee, +011 613 8532 2866
Chief Financial Officer
Fax: +011 613
8532 2805
legendinfo@axisc.com.au