Simba Energy Inc. (TSXV:SMB) announced a private placement of 34,000,000 units at CAD 0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD 1,700,000 on April 18, 2016. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share at CAD 0.075 per share for a period of two years.

The transaction will include participation from Essel Group Middle East DMCC. The company expects to close the transaction in 21 days. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and TSX Venture Exchange approval.