GELYY News Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) Finalises Capital Raising Of A$91.5 Million.
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Perth, Australia, Nov 08, 2010 (ABN Newswire via COMTEX) -- Emerging lithium
producer, Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) (PINK:GALXF) is pleased to announce
it has finalised a capital raising of A$91.5 million to several investors,
including the private investment company of the founder and major shareholder of
Geely Automobile Holdings Co. Limited (Geely) (HKG:0175) and Fengli Group (Hong
Kong) Co. Limited (Fengli). The capital raising consists of up to A$61.5 million
in unlisted convertible bonds (increased from A$30 million) and a A$30 million
equity placement. Both the convertible bond and equity documentation have been
finalised and executed by all parties.
Galaxy has elected to increase the amount issued to investors from its initial
A$30 million target following strong interest and to meet its funding
requirements for the ramp up of production at Mt Cattlin, the continuing
construction of Jiangsu and to provide additional working capital.
Galaxy Resources Managing Director, Mr Iggy Tan, said that both the convertible
bond issue and equity placement will strengthen the Company's capital base as it
enters the final stages of development of its projects and moves closer to
generating revenue through the first shipment of spodumene concentrate from Mt
Cattlin, which is planned for the end of Q4 2010. The raising will also provide
the Company with funds for the potential acquisition of additional
lithium-related projects.
"In an excellent endorsement for Galaxy's business model and projects, it is
very pleasing to see two high quality, strategic investors support the Company
on its growth plans" Mr Tan said.
These terms include a conversion price on the convertible bonds of A$1.56,
representing a premium of 33.8% over the 20 day VWAP of Galaxy shares prior to
the pricing date of 28 September 2010, and an equity raising market price of
A$1.39, equivalent to the 5 day VWAP of Galaxy shares prior to the pricing date
of 21 October 2010."
The capital raising will be done in two tranches, and will be allocated as
follows:
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Investor Investment Type Total Investment
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Strong Target Int Ltd Convertible Bond A$25m
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Fengli Convertible Bond A$30m
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Other Investors Convertible Bond A$6.5m
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Fengli Equity Placement A$30m
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Total A$91.5m
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The first tranche will be for convertible bonds to the value of A$32m. The second tranche will be for convertible bonds to the value of A$29.5m and shares to the value of A$30m.
Both tranches of the convertible bond issue are subject to the final approval of
Galaxy's senior lenders, RZB and CDB.
Tranche 2 (both convertible bonds and equity placement) is subject to the
approval of Galaxy's shareholders in an extraordinary general meeting. The
Directors intend to recommend that shareholders vote in favour, and Galaxy's
major shareholder Creat Resources Holdings Limited, has also indicated it
intends to vote in favour, of the transaction. A portion of the equity
investment by Fengli will also be subject to Foreign Investment Review Board
(FIRB) approval.
Details of Strategic Investors
Strong Target International Ltd is a private company of Mr Li Shu Fu, who is the
founder, Chairman and controlling shareholder (50.47%) of Geely. Geely is a Hong
Kong listed company principally engaged in the manufacture and sales of
automobiles in China. Geely has a market capitalisation of US$3.5 billion and
reported turnover of approximately US$2 billion in 2009.
Fengli is a large, privately owned company based in Zhangjiagang city, Jiangsu
Province, China. The Company is headed by President and major shareholder, Mr Wu
Yue Ming. Fengli employs a total of 3,000 staff with turnover of RMB 30 billion
(US$4.4 billion). Fengli's main businesses are in mineral resource development,
the manufacture and trade of steel, transportation and logistics, and foreign
investment. It is the largest used metal processor and distributor in China, and
is one of the top 500 enterprises in China. Fengli is also a top ten shareholder
of Fortescue Metals Group in Australia and one of the major shareholders in
Jiangsu Bank.
Key Terms of the Convertible Notes
- Quantum: A$61.5 million
- Status: Unsecured and subordinated
- Term: 5 years
- Conversion Price: A$1.56, representing a 33.8% premium over the Reference
Share Price. The Conversion Price is subject to the Conversion Price Reset and
adjustment for certain future dilutive events
- Reference Share Price: A$1.166 (being the 20 day VWAP of the Shares ending on
28 September 2010)
- Coupon: 8.00% per annum
- Investor Put Option: End of year 3
- Redemption/Put Price: 100.00% of the principal amount
- Issuer Call: After year 3, Galaxy can call the bonds if the price of its
shares exceeds the Conversion Price by 30% for a specified period
- Conversion Price Reset The Conversion Price may be reset downwards to the
market price 12 months after the settlement date, subject to a floor price equal
to 80% of the Conversion Price (currently A$1.25)
Key Terms of the Equity Placement
- Amount: A$30 million
- Issue price: A$1.39 (being the 5 day VWAP prior to 21 October 2010, when
pricing terms were agreed
- Board representation: Fengli will be entitled to nominate one Director to the
Board
Use of Proceeds
Galaxy intends to use the proceeds of the capital raising to fund the completion
of construction and ramp-up of its Mt Cattlin and Jiangsu projects, as well as
for working capital and the potential acquisition of other lithium-related
projects. Part of the capital raised will replace the US$50 million that has
been deposited in a cash reserve account for servicing future interest and
principal repayments under the terms of Galaxy's project loan facility with CDB
and RZB.
Mr Tan said that the Company looked forward to welcoming two strategic investors
that will support the Company's plans to establish a vertically integrated
lithium resource, chemical and battery manufacturing company.
Expected Timetable
The expected timetable for the capital raising is as follows:
- Senior lender consent for Tranche 1: 19 November 2010
- Issue of Tranche 1 convertible bonds: 19 November 2010
- Notice of meeting for EGM dispatched: The week of 22 November 2010
- FIRB approval of Tranche 2 equity to Fengli: By 22 December 2010
- Senior lender consent for Tranche 2: By 22 December 2010
- EGM for shareholder approval of Tranche 2: 22 December 2010
- Last date for the satisfaction of conditions precedent to the issue of Tranche
2 convertible bonds and equity: 15 January 2011
Morgan Stanley and BNP Paribas have been appointed as placement agents for the
convertible bond issue, and Azure Capital is financial adviser to the Company in
relation to both the convertible bond issue and the equity placement.
About Galaxy Resources Limited:
Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) (PINK:GALXF) is an emerging mining and
chemical company focusing on lithium and tantalum production. Galaxy is at an
advanced stage of developing its Mt Cattlin Lithium Project (hard rock
spodumene) in Ravensthorpe, Western Australia. The Project encompasses a mine
and minerals plant which will produce 137,000 tpa of 6% Li2O spodumene
concentrate. Galaxy intends to add value to the Mt Cattlin Project by
establishing its own downstream lithium processing facilities in China.
The Company is finalising plans to establish a lithium carbonate chemical
facility in Jiangsu Province, producing 17,000 tpa of lithium carbonate.
Contact:Iggy Tan
Managing Director
TEL: +61-8-9215-1700
MOB: +61-419-046-397
Source:
Galaxy Resources Limited
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