5N Plus Inc. Closes Over-Allotment Option for $6 Million of Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures

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MONTREAL, June 26, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - 5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP), the leading producer of specialty metal and chemical products, announced today that in connection with its recently closed offering (the "Offering") of $60 million of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the "Debentures"), the underwriters have purchased an additional $6 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures at a price of $1,000 per Debenture upon the exercise of their over-allotment option. For the short term, 5N Plus will use the net proceeds of the offering to reduce indebtedness under its senior revolving credit facility.

The Debentures bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per annum, payable semi-annually on June 30 and December 31 each year, commencing on December 31, 2014. The Debentures are convertible at the holder's option into 5N Plus common shares at a conversion price of $6.75 per share, representing a conversion rate of 148.1481 5N Plus shares per $1,000 principal amount of Debentures. The Debentures will mature on June 30, 2019 and may be redeemed by 5N Plus, in certain circumstances, after June 30, 2017.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction. The Debentures being offered, and the common shares issuable upon the conversion or redemption of the Debentures, have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 or state securities laws. Accordingly, the Debentures may not be offered or sold to U.S. persons except pursuant to applicable exemptions from registration.

About 5N Plus Inc.
5N Plus is the leading producer of specialty metal and chemical products.  Fully integrated with closed-loop recycling facilities, the Company is headquartered in Montreal, Québec, Canada and operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in several locations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. 5N Plus deploys a range of proprietary and proven technologies to produce products which are used in a number of advanced pharmaceutical, electronic and industrial applications. Typical products include purified metals such as bismuth, gallium, germanium, indium, selenium and tellurium, inorganic chemicals based on such metals and compound semiconductor wafers. Many of these are critical precursors and key enablers in markets such as solar, light-emitting diodes and eco-friendly materials.

Forward-Looking Statements and Disclaimer
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Additional information about 5N Plus is available on its Web site at www.5nplus.com

SOURCE: 5N Plus Inc.

Jean Mayer
Vice President, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary
5N Plus Inc.
[phone] x6178
[email protected]