Gamelancer Announces Closing of Private Placement of Convertible Debentures
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2024) - Gamelancer Media Corp. (dba Vertiqal Studios) (TSX: VRTS) (OTCQB: GAMGF) (FSE: P93) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 1,000 unsecured convertible debentures (each, a "Debenture") at a price of $1,000 per Debenture for gross proceeds of $1,000,000 (the "Offering"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general working capital purposes and to satisfy certain upcoming payment obligations of the Company.
The issuance of the Debentures pursuant to the Offering was (and, if applicable, the underlying common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") upon conversion of the Debentures shall be) completed on a private placement and prospectus exempt basis, as applicable, such that the issuances are (or in the case of any underlying Common Shares, shall be) exempt from any applicable prospectus and securities registration requirements.
The Debentures will mature two (2) years following the date of issuance (the "Maturity Date") and will bear interest at an interest rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum, payable on the Maturity Date in arrears.
At any time prior to the close of business on the last business day immediately preceding the Maturity Date, holders of Debentures have the right, at the holder's option, to convert into Common Shares all or a portion of: (A) the principal amount outstanding under the Debentures at $0.025 per Common Share (the "Conversion Price"); or (B) the accrued but unpaid interest under the Debentures at the greater of: (i) the Conversion Price; or (ii) the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange for the five business days preceding the date of conversion, less applicable discounts in accordance with the policies of the Exchange, subject to adjustments.
Closing of the Offering is subject to receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, including the approval of Toronto Stock Exchange. All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance and the resale rules of applicable securities legislation.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
About Vertiqal Studios
Vertiqal Studios is a leading digital-channel network and video-production studio specializing in the creation and distribution of viral videos. With a daily output of 100+ videos across 138 owned-and-operated channels, Vertiqal leverages TV economics to monetize content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram and revenue-share on platforms such as Snapchat. The company's focus on producing and broadcasting performative organic content to an audience of over 52 million followers and subscribers, generating over 2 billion monthly video views, positions Vertiqal as a key player in scalable marketing concepts with brands, agencies, and creators for full production and distribution brand campaigns on major social platforms.
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This news release contains forward‐looking statements and forward‐looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward‐looking statements or information. The forward‐looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by management of the Company. Although management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward‐looking statements and information since no assurance can be given that they will prove to be correct.
Forward-looking statements and information are provided for the purpose of providing information about the current expectations and plans of management of the Company relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such statements and information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making investment decisions. Since forward‐looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward‐looking statements and information contained in this news release.
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