Vaughan, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2023) - Delota Corp. (CSE: LOTA) ("Delota" or the "Company"), is excited to announce that, further to its press release dated December 5, 2023, the Company has closed its non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of senior secured convertible debenture units of the Company (each, a "Debenture Unit") for aggregate gross proceeds of $900,000, led by Plaza Capital (the "Lead Investor"). In connection with the Offering, the Company issued an aggregate of 900 Debenture Units to subscribers at a price of $1,000 per Debenture Unit.
Each Debenture Unit consisted of: (i) a $1,000 principal senior secured convertible debenture (each a "Debenture"); and (ii) 10,000 common share purchase warrants (each, a "Warrant") exercisable for 10,000 common shares in the Company (each, a "Share"). The Debentures mature 18 months from the date of issuance and bear interest at a rate of 1% per month, beginning on the date of issuance and payable in cash on the last day of each calendar month.
The principal sum of the Debentures, or any portion thereof, and any accrued but unpaid interest, may be converted into Shares at a conversion price of $0.10 per Share, subject to adjustment conditional upon compliance with the polices of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE"). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one additional Share (each, a "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.15 per Warrant Share, subject to adjustment conditional upon compliance with the polices of the CSE, for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance.
The obligations under the Debentures are collaterally secured by a general security agreement from the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, 2360149 Ontario Inc. d/b/a 180 Smoke Vape Store, 180 VFC Inc., 1000712645 Ontario Inc., and Spyder Cannabis Subco Inc. d/b/a Offside Cannabis (collectively, the "Guarantors") and a pledge of the security interests of the Guarantors.
Certain Debentures and all Warrants issued pursuant to the Offering (including securities into which they may be converted or exercised) are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance thereof in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The Company will use the proceeds from the Offering for the ongoing development of the Company's business model and for general working capital purposes.
In connection with the Offering, the Company paid the Lead Investor a closing fee of $26,000 plus applicable taxes, equal to 4.0% of the gross proceeds arising from orders received from the Lead Investor group in the Offering and reimbursed the Lead Investor for reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the Offering.
About Delota Corp.
Delota Corp. is a nicotine vape enterprise that spearheads the smoke-free revolution in Canada, catering to adult consumers seeking alternative to traditional combustible tobacco. With a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional retail experiences and carefully curated product offerings, the Company is dedicated to redefining the way people transition away from smoking. The Company's flagship brand, 180 Smoke Vape Store, stands as Ontario's largest specialty omnichannel vape retailer, fueling innovation, growth, and leadership in the retail vape space.
About Plaza Capital
Plaza Capital is a boutique firm focused on investing in growth companies. At Plaza Capital, we leverage our capital markets expertise to deploy principal capital and serve as hands-on advisors to our portfolio companies.
The securities to be offered pursuant to the Offering 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 United States state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable United States state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements
Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "potential", "believe", "intend" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to the use of proceeds; and the potential adjustments will be conducted in accordance with the policies of the CSE.
Forward-looking information in this press release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, including but not limited to the use of proceeds being utilized as outlined herein; and the potential adjustments being conducted in accordance with the policies of the CSE.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to the Company not utilizing the use of proceeds as outlined herein; and the potential adjustments not being conducted in accordance with the policies of the CSE, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to in disclosure documents filed by the Company with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedarplus.ca.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward- looking information, except as required by applicable law.
For further information, please contact:
Delota Corp.
Cameron Wickham
Executive Vice Chair and Chief Executive Officer
T: (905) 330-1602
E: info@delota.com
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