Akobo Minerals secures NOK 25.3 million in new funding through a convertible loan
OSLO, 05 November 2024: Akobo Minerals AB (publ) (Euronext and Frankfurt: AKOBO) (the "Company"), a Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and mining company, today announced that it has issued an unsecured convertible loan (the "Loan") of NOK 25.3 million with existing and new investors as lenders and the Company as borrower. The board of directors and management of Akobo Minerals contributed with NOK 3.6 million of the funds.
The Loan has a term of 24 months with an interest rate of 20% p.a. The Loan may be converted into shares of the Company at the discretion of each lender or the Company, or automatically at maturity, subject to specific conditions, including approval by the general meeting of the Company.
If converted prior to maturity, the conversion price will be set as follows:
- Quarterly Reports: Upon the release of each quarterly financial report, the conversion price will be the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) per share on Euronext Growth Oslo for the 30 consecutive trading days preceding the report release, with a 15% discount. The first possible conversion date will follow the Q4 2024 report.
- New Share Issue: In the event that Akobo Minerals issues more than 5% new shares, the conversion price will match the new share issue price, also at a 15% discount.
If the Company initiates conversion within the first six months, the lenders will receive a minimum of six months’ accrued interest, converted at the applicable discounted price.
For conversion at maturity, the conversion price shall be the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) per share of the Company on Euronext Growth Oslo over the 30 consecutive trading days prior to the maturity date, with a 15% discount.
The actual conversion of the Loan into shares of the Company is subject to approval by the general meeting of the Company. If the Company, for whatever reason, is not able to issue the required shares to the lenders upon conversion, the Loan (including accrued interest) shall be repaid in full by the Company.
DISCLOSURE REGULATION
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and was published by Jørgen Evjen, CEO, on the date and time provided herein.
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt has acted as legal advisor to the company on Norwegian and Swedish law matters.
For more information, contact
Jørgen Evjen, CEO Akobo Minerals
Mob: +47 92 80 40 14
Mail: jorgen@akobominerals.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/akobominerals
www.akobominerals.com
About Akobo Minerals
Akobo Minerals is a Scandinavian-based gold exploration and mining company, currently holding an exploration license covering 182 km2 and a mining license covering 16 km2 in the Gambela region and Dima Woreda, Ethiopia. With over 14 years of active operations on the ground, the company has established a strong foothold in Ethiopian gold exploration, now further strengthened with the startup of its Segele mine.
Akobo Minerals’ Segele mine has an Inferred and Indicated Mineral Resource of 68,000 ounces, yielding a world-class gold grade of 22.7 g/ton The mineralized zone remains open at depth, supporting future resource estimates and extending the mine’s life. The exploration license holds numerous promising exploration resource-building prospects in both the vicinity of Segele and in the wider license area.
Akobo Minerals maintains strong relationships with local communities and government authorities, placing ESG principles at the core of its operations. The company’s commitment to sound ethics, transparency, and stakeholder engagement is evident through its industry-leading extended shared value program.
Akobo Minerals is ready to take on new opportunities and ventures as they arise. The company is uniquely positioned to become a major player in the future development of the very promising Ethiopian mining industry.
The company is headquartered in Oslo and is publicly listed on the Euronext Growth Oslo Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AKOBO. For US investors, Akobo Minerals AB (OTCQX: AKOBF) is traded on the OTCQX Best Market, adhering to high financial standards, best practice corporate governance, and compliance with U.S. securities laws. Additionally, the company has a professional third-party sponsor introduction, and investors can access current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.
Akobo Minerals places great emphasis on meeting and exceeding industry standards, fully complying with all aspects of the JORC code, 2012. For detailed information on their adherence to this code, please refer to https://www.jorc.org/. Akobo Minerals' unwavering commitment to ethical practices, community engagement, and environmental responsibility positions them as a formidable force in the evolving landscape of the Ethiopian mining sector.
Important information This release is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into Australia, Canada, Japan, the United States or any other jurisdictions where it would be illegal. It is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities, in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. The securities referred to herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act. Akobo Minerals does not intend to register any portion of the offering of the securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of the securities in the United States. Copies of this publication are not being, and may not be, distributed or sent into Australia, Canada, Japan or the United States.