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GCM ResourcesAnnouncement

17/11/2017 17:10

RNS Number : 8927W
GCM Resources PLC
17 November 2017
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17 November 2017
GCM Resources plc
("GCM" or the "Company")
(AIM:GCM)
Institutionally Underwritten Offer to raise approximately 2 million via PrimaryBid
GCM Resources plc, a London based resource exploration and development company, is pleased to announce a fully-underwritten offer to raise approximately 2 million (before expenses) by the issue and allotment by the Company of 5,813,953 new ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company ("New Ordinary Shares") at an offer price of 34.4p pence per New Ordinary Share, being a discount of 20 per cent to today's closing mid-price. 
Importantly, the Company is pleased to provide private and other investors the opportunity to participate in the Offer by applying exclusively through the PrimaryBid.com platform.
The Company will use these funds to expand the Company's activities as it progresses with the mine mouth power plant proposal together with its strategic partner China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co. Ltd ("CGGC") and to support its continuing operations and working capital requirements.
Highlights
 Offer at 34.4 pence per New Ordinary Share (a discount of 20 per cent to the closing mid-price per Ordinary Share on 17 November 2017) to raise approximately 2 million (before expenses).
 The Offer is fully underwritten by a financial institution.
 Net proceeds of the Offer will be applied towards expanding GCM's activities in pursuit of the mine mouth power plant proposal together with its strategic partner CGGC and to support its continuing operations and working capital requirements.
 The Company values the continued support of its loyal shareholders and is therefore opening this opportunity to individual and institutional investors exclusively on PrimaryBid.com before 5p.m. on 19 November 2017. PrimaryBid Limited is acting as sole arranger for the Offer. 
 Private investors, including existing Company shareholders, may participate in the Offer by visiting www.PrimaryBid.com and following the prescribed steps.
 Subscriptions under the Offer will be considered by the Company on a "first come, first served" basis subject to conditions.
For further information on PrimaryBid.com or the procedure for applications under the Offer, visit www.PrimaryBid.com or call PrimaryBid.com on +44 (0)20 7491 6519. 
Datuk Michael Tang, Executive Chairman of GCM, commented:
"We are delighted to allow all investors, including our existing longstanding shareholders, the opportunity to participate in this offer. The funds raised will put GCM in a strong position to further the mine mouth plant proposal in Northern Bangladesh together with our strategic partner CGGC."
Introduction 
The Company today announces an underwritten Offer to raise approximately 2 million (before expenses) through the issue and allotment by the Company of an aggregate of 5,813,953 new ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company ("New Ordinary Shares") at an offer price of 34.4 pence per New Ordinary Share.
The Company highly values its private investor base which has supported the Company alongside institutional investors over several years. Given the longstanding support of private shareholders, the Company believes that it is appropriate to provide private and other investors with the opportunity to participate in this issue of New Ordinary Shares. The Company is therefore making the Offer exclusively through PrimaryBid.com. 
Private and other investors may participate in the Offer of New Ordinary Shares on a "first come, first served" basis, exclusively through PrimaryBid.com.
The Offer
Details of the Offer
The Company is raising approximately 2 million, before expenses. 5,813,953 New Ordinary Shares are available pursuant to the Offer at the Offer Price, payable in full on acceptance. 
The Offer is offered under the exemptions against the need for a prospectus allowed under the Prospectus Rules. As such, there is no need for publication of aprospectus pursuant to the Prospectus Rules, or for approval of the same by the Financial Conduct Authority in its capacity as the UK Listing Authority.
The Offer is fully underwritten and is made available to individual and institutional investors on the following basis.
 Up to 5,813,953 New Ordinary Shares at the Offer Price to raise approximately 2 million with a minimum subscription of 1,000 per investor and open to shareholders and other investors subscribing via PrimaryBid.com. This allocation will be filled on a "first come, first served" basis. 
 The maximum investment amount for any investor is 100,000. Any investment request over 100,000 will first require the Company's consent and is subject to scale back.
 The Company may, at its sole discretion (within the Company's existing non pre-emptive permissions), elect to increase the total number of New Ordinary Shares issued under the Offer.
For further details please refer to the PrimaryBid.com website at www.PrimaryBid.com.
The terms and conditions on which the Offer is made, including the procedure for application and payment for New Ordinary Shares, is available to all persons who register with PrimaryBid.com. The Offer is made on a "first come, first served" basis and scale back of subscriptions (where necessary) will be made at the discretion of PrimaryBid in consultation with the Company.
The New Ordinary Shares will be issued free of all liens, charges and encumbrances and will, when issued and fully paid, rank pari passu in all respects with the Company's existing Ordinary Shares. 
Applicationwill be made to the London Stock Exchange plc for the admission of the New Ordinary Shares to trading on AIM ("Admission"). It is expected that Admission will occur and that dealings will commence at 8.00 a.m. on 24 November 2017 - at which time it is also expected that the New Ordinary Shares will be enabled for settlement in CREST.
The Offer is not being made into any Restricted Jurisdiction or any other jurisdiction where it would be unlawful to do so.
Investors should make their own investigations into the merits of an investment in the Company. Nothing in this announcement amounts to a recommendation to invest in the Company or amounts to investment, taxation or legal advice.
It should be noted that a subscription for New Ordinary Shares and investment in the Company carries a number of risks. Investors should consider the risk factors set out on PrimaryBid.com before making a decision to subscribe for New Ordinary Shares. Investors should take independent advice from a person experienced in advising on investment in securities such as the New Ordinary Shares if they are in any doubt.
Use of proceeds
The gross proceeds of the Offer will be approximately 2 million and it is proposed that such proceeds shall be used to expand the Company's activities as it progresses with the mine mouth power plant proposal together with its strategic partner CGGC and to support its continuing operations and working capital requirements.
Expected Timetable of Principal Events
AnnouncementoftheOffer
17November 2017


Closing of subscriptions on PrimaryBid.com
5:00 p.m. on 19 November 2017


Announcementofresultof theOffer
20 November 2017


Admission and commencement of dealings in the New Ordinary Shares on AIM
8:00 a.m. on 24 November 2017


Definitions
"CREST"
the relevant system (as defined in the CREST Regulations) in respect of which Euroclear is the operator (as defined in the CREST Regulations)
"Euroclear"
Euroclear UK & Ireland Limited
"Prospectus Rules"
the Prospectus Rules made in accordance with the EU Prospectus Directive 2003/71/EC in relation to offers of securities to the public and the admission of securities to trading on a regulated market
"Restricted Jurisdictions"
United States of America, Canada, Australia, Japan and the Republic of South Africa and any other jurisdiction where the extension or availability of the Offer would breach any applicable law
For further information:
GCM Resources plc
James Hobson
Finance Director 
+44 (0) 20 7290 1630
info@gcmplc.com; www.gcmplc.com
Northland Capital Partners Ltd
Nominated Adviser and Broker
Tom Price
Matthew Johnson
+44 (0) 203 861 6625


PrimaryBid Limited  
Dave Mutton
020 7491 6519

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