Cronos Group Inc. Announces Upsize of Previously Announced Bought Deal Financing to $40 million
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TORONTO, Jan. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Cronos Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE: MJN) ("Cronos" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a revised agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by PI Financial Corp. (collectively, the "Underwriters"), to increase the size of its previously announced bought deal financing to approximately $40 million aggregate gross proceeds (the "Offering"), representing 4,571,429 shares of the Company (the "Shares"), at a price of $8.75 per Share (the "Offering Price").
The Company has granted the Underwriters an option to purchase up to 685,714 additional Shares on the same terms as the Offering (the "Over-Allotment Option). The Over-Allotment Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Company at any time up to 30 days following the Closing Date.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general corporate purposes, to fund growth, and for research and development.
The closing date of the Offering is scheduled to be on or about January 26, 2018 and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the applicable securities regulatory authorities.
The Shares will be offered by way of a short form prospectus to be filed in all of the provinces of Canada, except for Quebec, pursuant to National Instrument 44-101 - Short Form Prospectus Distributions. PI may choose, in its discretion, to sell the Offering in the United States through its U.S. brokerage affiliate to investors who qualify under U.S. prospectus exemptions, and the Company will assist in this regard as reasonably requested. Any Shares sold in the United States will be to investors in reliance upon applicable registration exemptions (Rule 144A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and rule 506 of Reg. D).
About Cronos Group
Cronos Group is a geographically diversified and vertically integrated cannabis company that operates two wholly-owned Licensed Producers ("LPs") regulated within Health Canada's Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (the "ACMPR") and holds a portfolio of minority investments in other Licensed Producers. The Company's flagship LPs, Peace Naturals Project Inc. (Ontario) and Original BC Ltd. (British Columbia), are collectively situated on over 125 acres of agricultural, licensed land. Cronos Group is focused on building an international iconic brand portfolio, providing patients with personalized care and creating value for our shareholders.
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SOURCE Cronos Group Inc.
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