Jiangsu sale update - Tianqi shareholders approve US$12.2M deposit

PERTH, Australia, May 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Galaxy Resources Ltd. (ASX: GXY) ("Galaxy" or the "Company") has been made aware following an announcement by Sichuan Tianqi Lithium Industries Inc. ("Tianqi") regarding a Shareholders Meeting convened on 13 May 2014, that Tianqi shareholders have approved payment of US$12.2 million deposit to Galaxy, as outlined in the binding Share Purchase Agreement announced by Galaxy on 30 April 2014 regarding the sale of the Galaxy Jiangsu Plant to Tianqi.

The deposit will represent 10% of the US$122 million initial cash consideration of the proposed transaction.  The proposed transaction is based on an enterprise value of US$230 million, with Tianqi assuming US$108 million of Chinese bank debt at Galaxy Jiangsu, in addition to the cash component.

The Company will further update the market upon receipt of the deposit and as the transaction progresses.

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