Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 28, 2023) - Hillcrest Energy Technologies (CSE: HEAT) (OTCQB: HLRTF) (FSE: 7HIA.F), a clean technology company developing transformative power conversion technologies and control system solutions for electrical systems, announces that it has closed the second tranche (the "Second Tranche") of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of up to an aggregate of 25,000,000 units of the Company (the "Units") at a price of $0.08 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000 (the "Offering"). The Second Tranche consisted of the sale of 3,775,000 Units for gross proceeds of $302,000. Each Unit consists of one common share (a "Share") and one share purchase warrant (the "Warrant"). Each Warrant will be exercisable into an additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.15 per share for a period of two years.
In connection with the closing of the second tranche, the Company paid a finder's fee of $480 in cash and issued 6,000 share purchase warrants (the "Finder's Warrants") to a certain arm's length finder. Each Finder's Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Share at a price of $0.15 until April 28, 2025.
All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a four-month and one day hold period in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Offering for ongoing technology development and commercialization activities and general working capital.
The Company has received additional orders that it contemplates will be closed on during a third and final tranche, currently anticipated to take place on or about May 10, 2023.
The securities of the Company referred to in this press release have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities of the Company may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Hillcrest is also pleased to announce the retention of Jemini1 Finance Inc. ("Jemini Capital") effective March 17, 2023. During the six-month term of the investor relations agreement, Jemini will provide strategic investor outreach focused on raising awareness of the Company with interested parties across their networks in North America and Europe.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Jemini will receive a monthly consulting fee of $5,000 plus the grant of 250,000 stock options of the Company at a price of $0.15 per share and a term of 24 months. The options are subject to vesting provisions, the terms of the Company's stock option plan and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange. In addition, Jemini Capital can earn a success fee of 2% for financial transactions that result from their efforts.
Jemini Capital is a full-service merchant bank advisory firm with extensive experience assisting natural resources and tech companies. Since its inception in 2014, Jemini has participated in and been part of over $400 million in financing activities. Jemini Capital's team is made up of experienced former bankers, marketing specialists, and professional investors with a broad range of skill sets. To learn more, visit jeminicapital.com.
About Hillcrest Energy Technologies
Hillcrest Energy Technologies is a clean technology company developing high-value, high-performance power conversion technologies and digital control systems for next-generation powertrains and grid-connected renewable energy systems. From concept to commercialization, Hillcrest is investing in the development of energy solutions that will power a more sustainable and electrified future. Hillcrest is publicly traded on the CSE under the symbol "HEAT," on the OTCQB Venture Market as "HLRTF" and on the Frankfurt Exchange as "7HIA.F". For more information, please visit: https://hillcrestenergy.tech/.
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Don Currie
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Or
Walter Frank/Jennifer Belodeau
IMS Investor Relations
hillcrest@imsinvestorrelations.com
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Public Relations
Jamie L. Hogue
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