Nickel 28 Announces That Pelham’S Director Nomination Notice is Inv Alid
NEWS RELEASE TSX VENTURE: NKL
FSE: 3JC0
NICKEL 28 ANNOUNCES THAT PELHAM’S DIRECTOR NOMINATION
NOTICE IS INV ALID
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 19, 2023 – Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (“ Nickel 28 ” or the
“Company”) (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) today announced that the notice (the “ Notice”)
submitted by Pelham Investment Partners LP (“Pelham”) purporting to nominate five candidates
to stand for election to Nickel 28’s board of directors (the “ Board”) at the Company’s upcoming
annual general and special meeting (the “Meeting”) of shareholders scheduled for June 12, 2023
is invalid.
Pelham has been advised that Nickel 28 independent director Maurice Swan, acting in his capacity
as chairman of the Meeting (the “Chairman”), and after taking advice from his own independent
legal counsel, has determined th at the Notice did not comply with the advance notice provisions
in Nickel 28’s articles (the “ Advance Notice Provisions ”) and, accordingly, the director
nominations contained in the Notice would not be considered at the Meeting.
The Chairman retained independent counsel to consider the validity of the Notice. During the
course of that review, two apparent defects were identified:
▪ the Notice did not disclose proxies from other shareholders of Nickel 28 obtained by
Pelham prior to May 4, 2023 pursuant to Pelham’s March 21, 2023 tender offer; and
▪ the Notice did not disclose that one of Pelham’s director nominees, Mr. Daniel Burns, was
the subject of management cease trade order s while serving as a director of CubicFarm
Systems Corp. The most recent of those management cease trade orders, made on April 3,
2023, was in effect for more than 30 consecutive days.
Independent counsel for the Chair man provided Pelham with an opportunity to respond to the
apparent defects. Pelham, in its response, effectively acknowledged the existence of the defects
and that the Notice was not made in accordance with the Advance Notice Provision s. After
considering Pelham’s response, and taking advice from independent counsel, the Chairman
determined that the Notice did not comply with the Advance Notice Provisions and notified
Pelham accordingly.
Since Pelham has failed to deliver a proper not ice in compliance with the Advance Notice
Provisions, Pelham will not be entitled to nominate candidates for election to the Board at the
Meeting. Any votes cast for the election of Pelham’s director nominee candidates will accordingly
not be effective.
The Chairman has advised Pelham that he is resolute in his commitment to e nsuring that the
Meeting occurs in accordance with the Company’s articles and all applicable laws. In order to
ensure that occurs, and to avoid any unnecessary disruption or delay of the Meeting, the Chairman
has instructed his independent legal counsel to commence a proceeding in the Supreme Court of
British Columbia seeking a declaration confirming the decisions made by him in respect of the
Notice and the Meeting. The Chairman intends to seek such Court declaration prior to the
scheduled date of the Meeting.
About Nickel 28
Nickel 28 Capital Corp. is a nickel-cobalt producer through its 8.56% joint-venture interest in the
producing, long -life and world -class Ramu Nickel -Cobalt Operation located in Papua New
Guinea. Ramu provides Nickel 28 with significant attributable nickel and cobalt production
thereby offering our shareholders direct exposure to two metals which are critical to the adoption
of electric vehicles. In addition, Nickel 28 manages a portfolio of 13 nickel and cobalt royalties on
development and exploration projects in Canada, Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain information which constitutes ‘forward-looking statements’ and
‘forward-looking informa tion’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Any
statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be
deemed to be forward -looking statements. Forward -looking statements are often identifi ed by
terms such as “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “potential”, “believe”, “intend” or the
negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward -looking statements in this news release
include, but are not limited to: statements with respect t o the Meeting, including with respect to
the Notice and related proceedings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and matters relating
thereto. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward -looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which
are beyond the Company’s control. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties underlying
these forward -looking statements materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward -
looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements could vary
materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release and, other
than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to
update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. The forward -looking statements
contained in this release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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disapproved of the contents of this news release.
Investor Contact:
Justin Cochrane, President
Tel: + 1 289 314 4766
Email: [email protected]
Media:
Riyaz Lalani & Dan Gagnier
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