VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pender Growth Fund Inc. (TSXV: PTF) (“Pender Growth Fund” or the “Company”) announces today that it has agreed to participate in GreenSpace Brands Inc.’s (TSX-V: JTR) (“Greenspace”) proposed brokered private placement (the “GreenspaceOffering”).
It is anticipated that Pender Growth Fund will acquire 47,191,465 units of Greenspace (“Greenspace Units”) at a price of $0.05 per Greenspace Unit for a purchase price of approximately $2.4 million. In addition, it is anticipated that Pender Growth Fund’s manager, PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. (“PenderFund”) will acquire 32,808,535 Greenspace Units on behalf of certain investment funds it manages. As used herein, “Pender” refers to Pender Growth Fund and PenderFund collectively.
Each Greenspace Unit consists of one common share of Greenspace (a “Greenspace Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (a “Greenspace Warrant”). Each Greenspace Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire an additional Greenspace Share at an exercise price of $0.08 for 24 months following closing of the Greenspace Offering, subject to an accelerated expiry provision.
Pender currently holds an aggregate of 63,699,000 Greenspace Shares, representing 26.58% of the issued and outstanding common shares. Of this amount, Pender Growth Fund holds 22,828,320 Greenspace Shares representing 9.53% of the issued and outstanding common shares. Upon closing of the Greenspace Offering, Pender will hold an aggregate of 143,699,000 Greenspace Shares, representing 39.41% of the issued and outstanding common shares (on a non-diluted basis). Of this amount, Pender Growth Fund will hold 70,019,785 Greenspace Shares, representing 19.20% of the issued and outstanding common shares (on a non-diluted basis). As disclosed by Greenspace, as Pender is currently an insider and control person of Greenspace, Pender’s participation in the Greenspace Offering is considered to be a “related party transaction” for Greenspace pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”) and Greenspace intends to rely on exemptions to the requirements in MI 61-101 that would otherwise require a formal valuation and minority shareholder approval of Pender’s participation. The independent directors of Greenspace have determined that the terms of the Greenspace Offering (including Pender’s participation) is fair to, and in the best interests of, the shareholders of Greenspace.
Closing of the Greenspace Offering is subject to receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
About Pender Growth Fund Inc. Pender Growth Fund Inc. is an investment company with the objective of achieving long-term capital appreciation for its investors. The company utilizes its small capital base and long-term horizon to invest in unique investments; primarily small cap, special situations, and illiquid public and private companies. The company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “PTF”.
For further information, please contact: Tony Rautava PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. (604) 653-9625 Toll Free: (866) 377-4743 trautava@penderfund.com
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.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) relating to Pender’s investment in GreenSpace. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “project”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “will”, “may”, “estimate” and other similar expressions. These statements are based on Pender’s expectations and conditions relating to the completion of its investment in GreenSpace. The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on certain assumptions; they are not guarantees and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the receipt of approval of the Greenspace Offering from the TSX Venture Exchange. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be as accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 100 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in base metal and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 103.40 points at 24,542.48.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 192.31 points at 42,932.73. The S&P 500 index was up 7.14 points at 5,822.40, while the Nasdaq composite was down 9.03 points at 18,306.56.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.44 cents US on Tuesday.
The November crude oil contract was down 71 cents at US$69.87 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down eight cents at US$2.42 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$7.20 at US$2,686.10 an ounce and the December copper contract was up a penny at US$4.35 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2024.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were also headed higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 205.86 points at 24,508.12.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 336.62 points at 42,790.74. The S&P 500 index was up 34.19 points at 5,814.24, while the Nasdaq composite was up 60.27 points at 18.342.32.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.71 cents US on Thursday.
The November crude oil contract was down 15 cents at US$75.70 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down two cents at US$2.65 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down US$29.60 at US$2,668.90 an ounce and the December copper contract was up four cents at US$4.47 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 11, 2024.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was little changed in late-morning trading as the financial sector fell, but energy and base metal stocks moved higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 0.05 of a point at 24,224.95.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 94.31 points at 42,417.69. The S&P 500 index was down 10.91 points at 5,781.13, while the Nasdaq composite was down 29.59 points at 18,262.03.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.71 cents US compared with 73.05 cents US on Wednesday.
The November crude oil contract was up US$1.69 at US$74.93 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was up a penny at US$2.67 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$14.70 at US$2,640.70 an ounce and the December copper contract was up two cents at US$4.42 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2024.
