Outcrop Silver Announces Closing of $7.5 Million Public Offering, Including Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option, Led by Investment from Eric Sprott
Outcrop Silver Announces Closing of $7.5
Million Public Offering, Including Full Exercise
of the Over-Allotment Option, Led by
Investment from Eric Sprott
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VANCOUVER, BC
,
March 27, 2025
/CNW/ - Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation (TSXV: OCG)
(OTCQX: OCGSF) (DE: MRG) ("
Outcrop Silver
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce that it
has closed its previously announced public offering (the "
Offering
") of 33,977,272 units of the
Company (the "
Units
") at a price of
$0.22
per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately
$7,475,000
, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option. The Offering was led by
Research Capital Corporation as the sole agent and sole bookrunner (the "
Agent
").
Each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company (a "
Common Share
") and
one Common Share purchase warrant of the Company (a "
Warrant
"). Each Warrant will entitle the
holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of
$0.30
for a period of 24
months following the closing of the Offering.
The net proceeds from the Offering will be used by the Company for the exploration and
development of the Santa Ana Project, working capital and general corporate purposes.
In connection with the Offering, the Company has filed a prospectus supplement (the "
Supplement
")
dated
March 25, 2025
, to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated
August 18, 2023
(the "
Shelf Prospectus
"), with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of
Canada
(except
Quebec
). Copies of the Shelf Prospectus and, the Supplement to be filed in
connection with the Offering, can be found on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca
. The Prospectus and
the Supplement contain important detailed information about the Company and the Offering.
Mr.
Eric Sprott
, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation which is beneficially owned by him,
acquired 13,637,000 Units for
$0.22
per Unit for a total consideration of
$3,000,140
. Prior to the
Offering, Mr. Sprott beneficially owned or controlled 63,770,073 Common Shares and 13,363,636
warrants representing approximately 18.7% of the outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis and
approximately 21.7% on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of such warrants. Following
the completion of the Offering, Mr. Sprott beneficially owns and controls 77,407,073 Common
Shares and 20,182,136 warrants representing approximately 20.6% of the outstanding Shares on a
non-diluted basis and 24.7% on a partially-diluted basis assuming the exercise of such warrants.
The Units were acquired by Sprott for investment purposes. Mr. Sprott has a long-term view of the
investment and may acquire additional securities of the Company including on the open market or
through private acquisitions or sell securities of the Company including on the open market or
through private dispositions in the future depending on market conditions, reformulation of plans
and/or other relevant factors.
Mr. Sprott is an existing insider of the Company, and as such, his participation in the private
placement is a related-party transaction under the policies of the TSXV and Multilateral Instrument
61-101 -
Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions
("
MI 61-101
"). The
Company is relying on exemptions from the minority shareholder approval and formal valuation
requirements applicable to the related-party transactions under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a),
respectively, of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the shares to be purchased on behalf
of Mr. Sprott nor the consideration to be paid by him exceeds 25 per cent of the Company's market
capitalization.
A copy of Sprott's early warning report will appear on Outcrop Silver's profile on SEDAR+ and may
also be obtained by calling Mr. Sprott's office at (416) 945-3294 (1106-7
King Street East
,
Toronto,
ON
, M5C 3C5).
In connection with the Offering, the Agent received a cash commission equal to 6.0% of the gross
proceeds from the sale of Units pursuant to the Offering (except for certain orders on a president's
list at a reduced fee) and 1,629,526 broker warrants. Each broker warrant entitles the holder
thereof to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price equal to
$0.22
for a period of 24
months following the closing of the Offering. A.G.P. Canada Investments ULC is financial advisor to
the Company on the Offering. A.G.P. Canada Investments ULC received a cash fee equal to 50% of
the net Agent's cash commission (out of the Agent's cash commission) and 814,763 non-transferable
Common Share warrants (out of the total broker warrants issued). Each Common Share warrant
entitles the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share at a price of
$0.22
per share for a period
of 24 months from the closing of the Offering.
This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in
the
United States
or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to
qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities being offered
have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and such securities may not be offered or sold within
the United States
or to, or for the
account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from U.S.
registration requirements and applicable U.S. state securities laws.
About Outcrop Silver
Outcrop Silver is a leading explorer and developer focused on advancing its flagship Santa Ana high-
grade silver project in
Colombia
. Leveraging a disciplined and seasoned team of professionals with
decades of experience in the region. Outcrop Silver is dedicated to expanding current mineral
resources through strategic exploration initiatives.
At the core of our operations is a commitment to responsible mining practices and community
engagement, underscoring our approach to sustainable development. Our expertise in navigating
complex geological and market conditions enables us to consistently identify and capitalize on
opportunities to enhance shareholder value. With a deep understanding of the Colombian mining
landscape and a track record of successful exploration, Outcrop Silver is poised to transform the
Santa Ana project into a significant silver producer, contributing positively to the local economy and
setting new standards in the mining industry.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Neither the Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or
information under applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements relating to the
expected use of proceeds from the Offering. Such forward-looking statements are subject to
numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond
the Company's control, which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those
stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties
include general economic and capital markets conditions, stock market volatility, the ability of the
Company to obtain necessary consents for the Offering, including the approval of the Exchange,
and the ability of the Company to complete the Offering on the terms expected or at all. Although
the Company believes that the forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable,
they are based on factors and assumptions, based on currently available information, concerning
future events, which may prove to be inaccurate. As such, readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as no assurance can be provided as to future
plans, operations, results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements
contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as
required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to
revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
SOURCE
Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation
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For further information:
Ian Harris, Chief Executive Officer, +1 604 638 2545,
[email protected], www.outcropsilver.com; Kathy Li, Vice President of Investor Relations,
+1 778 783 2818, [email protected]
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