- Completed the second and final tranche closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement consisting of the issuance and sale of an aggregate amount of 2,488,234 units at $0.17 per Unit for gross proceeds of $423,000
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(March 7, 2017) – HPQ Silicon Resources Inc (“HPQ”) (TSX VENTURE:HPQ)(FRANKFURT:UGE)(OTC PINK:URAGD) is pleased to inform its shareholders that it has completed the second and final tranche closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement consisting of the issuance and sale of an aggregate amount of 2,488,234 units (“Unit”) at $0.17 per Unit for gross proceeds of $423,000. The Net proceeds of the placement will be used for on-going R&D investments related to the development of 200 Ton/Year Solar Grade Silicon Metal PUREVAPâ„¢ Quartz Reduction Reactor Pilot equipment, general corporate expenses, legal expenses and placement fees.
Each Unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) common share purchase warrant (“Warrant”) of the Company. Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the capital stock of the Company at an exercise price of $ 0.25 during a period of 24 months from the date of closing of the placement. Each share issued pursuant to the placement will have a mandatory four (4) month holding period from the date of closing of the placement. The placement is subject to standard regulatory approvals.
Bernard Tourillon, Chairman and CEO of HPQ Silicon stated: “Demand for participation in HPQ private placements continues to be strong, and it exceeded the over allocation allotment mentioned in our February 3, 2017 press release. Since December 2016, the Corporation as raised close to $3 million. These financings are key as they provide HPQ-Silicon the funds required to continue the development of the Pilot Plant project with Pyrogenesis, and the necessary time required for our discussions with Government based agencies that manage funding programs for which the PUREVAPâ„¢ QRR is eligible.”
OTHER CORPORATE MATTERS Shares have been issued to pay an outstanding debt of $28,250 for services rendered during the period from July 16, 2016 ending Jan 15, 2017.
About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc is a TSX-V listed junior exploration company planning to become a vertically integrated and diversified High Value Silicon Metal (99.9+% Si), and Solar Grade Silicon Metal (99.999+% Si) producer.
Our business model is focused on developing a one step High Purity and Solar Grade Silicon Metal manufacturing process (patent pending) and becoming a vertically – integrated Solar Grade Silicon producer that can generate high yield returns and significant free cash flow within a relatively short time line.
Disclaimers:
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. 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 the securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or the benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectation and assumptions, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s on-going filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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.
Shares outstanding: 164,704,382
Bernard J. Tourillon
Chairman and CEO
(514) 907-1011
Patrick Levasseur
President and COO
(514) 262-9239
www.HPQSilicon.com
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