24 January 2014
ASX Limited
Exchange Centre
20 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Announcement of Bonus Options
The Board of Krucible Metals Ltd ("Krucible", "Company") (ASX: KRB) is pleased to announced a proposed pro-rata issue ("Offering") of bonus options to eligible shareholders on the basis of one (1) free option for every four (4) shares held at the relevant record date.
The purpose is to reward the loyalty of shareholders from the recent successful sale of the Company's phosphate tenements to Australia New Agribusiness & Chemical Group Ltd which has resulted in Krucible having sufficient cash reserves to fund its exploration and business development activities into the foreseeable future.
The Offering is not intended to raise additional capital and is designed to allow shareholders to receive tradable equities while retaining their existing shares if desired, at the same time preserving the Company's cash.
The Options will have an exercise price of $0.05 and are being issued at no cost to shareholders. Options will have an expiry date of 23 January 2016.
Krucible is preparing a Prospectus which will be sent to shareholders during March 2014 and will seek quotation of the Options on ASX following lodgement of the Prospectus with ASIC.
It is expected the Options will trade on ASX with the code "KRBO".
As the Bonus Options are being issued for no consideration, no funds will be raised under the Bonus Issue. If all the Bonus Options are exercised, the Company will receive approximately $4 million. It is currently intended that any funds raised by the exercise of the Offering will contribute to Krucible's business development plans (depending on when the Bonus Options are exercised and the Company's requirements at the relevant time).
Krucible has in place a business development plan that includes: Invest heavily in exploration
Minimise tax and maximise shareholder wealth
Reward loyalty of shareholders
Invest in alternative cash flow ventures
Commercialise more of its discoveries
Invest in R&D (Research and Development)
In addition the Offering is expected to:
Satisfying investor sentiment for a dividend from the recent profits
Satisfy investor demand for the Company's shares
Increase the size of the Company
Increase trading volume
Indicative TimetableOptions announcement | 24 January 2014 |
Options Prospectus lodged with ASIC and ASX | 4 March 2014 |
Record date to determine entitlements to Bonus Options | 14 March 2014 |
Trading in Options commences on a Deferred Settlement basis | 7 March 2014 |
Allotment of Options | 28 March 2014 |
Normal trading on ASX | 31 March 2014 |
These dates are indicative only and are subject to change. The Company reserves the right to vary this indicative timetable subject to the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.
For further information please contact:
Allan Branch
Managing Director & CEO
About Krucible Metals Limited:
Listed on Australia's main stock exchange since 2007, Krucible is an Australian -based resources company with an enviable history of discovery in phosphorus and rare earths as well as other elements. Krucible continues to explore for precious metals, base metals and strategic metals, and is transitioning to a combined exploration and mining company. Krucible has plans and expectations to ultimately enter joint ventures to develop mine s on its tenements in the mineral rich Mount Isa area of Northwestern Queensland. Krucible has a strong industry-based board and management, who promote aggressive value -added mining projects.
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