Sydney, Australia, Nov. 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heron Resources Limited (ASX:HRR TSX:HER, “Heron” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that further to its press release of 11 October 2016, a letter and an election form regarding the spin-off ( Spin Off ) of its wholly owned subsidiary, Ardea Resources Limited ( Ardea ), have been mailed to shareholders with an address outside Australia ( Ineligible Shareholders ) as at the record date of 6 October 2016. These documents are available under Heron’s profile on www.sedar.com .
The following is a summary of the Toronto Stock Exchange “due bill” trading, election and optional trading and settlement rules:
| Issuer: | Heron Resources Limited (“Heron”) | |
| Security: | Ordinary shares (“Shares”) | |
| Issuer’s symbol: | HER | |
| Issuer’s CUSIP: | Q4604L 10 7 | |
| Transaction: | Spinoff effected as a return of capital by way of share distribution | |
| Payable date: | Heron has not yet determined the payment date for the distribution as the distribution continues to be subject to certain conditions as set out in the Disclosure documents. | |
| Due Bill trading period: | “Due bills” representing the entitlement to cash or Ardea shares will trade together with the Shares until November 18, 2016 (at the close). | |
| Ex-distribution date: | November 19, 2016 (at the opening) | |
| Disclosure documents: | Heron’s Management Information Circular dated August 25, 2016 and letter to shareholders dated October 17, 2016 which are available at www.SEDAR.com . Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein are as defined in the Disclosure documents. | |
| Election: | Qualified Heron shareholders may elect to receive Ardea shares or cash. Unqualified Heron shareholders are entitled to receive cash only. | |
| Election Deadline: | November 18, 2016 (5:00 p.m. (Toronto time)) | |
| Additional information: | Shareholders of record on the Election Deadline will be entitled to the distribution of cash or Ardea shares. | |
| Mandatory trading and settlement rules: | Trade Dates | Settlement Dates |
| November 16, 2016 | November 17, 2016 | |
| November 17, 2016 | November 18, 2016 | |
| November 18, 2016 | November 18, 2016 | |
| TSX contact: | Julie K. Shin, Director, Listed Issuer Services, Toronto Stock Exchange. | |
Only Ineligible Shareholders who held Heron shares as at the the Election Deadline will be entitled to the distribution of cash or Ardea shares.
Ineligible Shareholders are reminded that those who wish to receive a cash payment for Ardea Shares do not need to submit any documentation or take any steps. Ineligible Shareholders who wish to receive their pro-rata entitlement of Ardea Shares must complete the election form and otherwise satisfy the conditions noted therein. These Ineligible Shareholders are further reminded that in the event they seek to receive their pro-rata entitlement of Ardea Shares, and if their shares of Heron are held by an intermediary such as investment dealer, bank or other financial institution, the Heron shares held by them must be removed from the depositary system and issued in certificate form as a direct registered holding on or before 18 November 2016. In addition, the shares of Heron must continue to be held in certificate form as a direct registered holding until after the payment date of the Spin Off. If this step of converting to a directed registered holding is not satisfied on or before 18 November 2016, and if the direct registered holding is not maintained until after the payment date, the Ineligible Shareholder will not be entitled to receive the pro-rata entitlement of Ardea Shares.
Further announcements will be made on the status of the Spin Off, including the details of cash proceeds and the payment thereof, as well as the payment date of the Spin Off of Ardea Shares to those Ineligible Shareholders who have met the conditions noted in this press release.
On 7 November 2016, Heron issued a press release regarding certain conditions relating to the Spin Off which included a calendar of events for the Ardea financing. This calendar of events relates to the Ardea financing only and does not impact settlement and entitlement of Heron shareholders outside of Australia, as well as the election which is available to Ineligible Shareholders.
Please contact Ms Carolyn Muir on telephone +1 647-862-1157 (Toronto) or the Company Secretary, Mr Simon Smith on telephone +61 2 9119 8111 or email to heron@heronresources.com.au if you have any queries regarding the Spin Off.
About Heron Resources Limited:
Heron’s primary focus is the development of its 100% owned, high grade Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project located 250km southwest of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In addition, the Company holds a significant high quality, gold and base metal tenement holding in New South Wales and Western Australia.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Australian and Canadian securities laws, which are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. This forward-looking information includes, or may be based upon, without limitation, estimates, forecasts and statements as to management’s expectations with respect to, among other things, the timing and ability to complete the Ardea spin-out, the timing and amount of funding required to execute the Company’s exploration, development and business plans, capital and exploration expenditures, the effect on the Company of any changes to existing legislation or policy, government regulation of mining operations, the length of time required to obtain permits, certifications and approvals, the success of exploration, development and mining activities, the geology of the Company’s properties, environmental risks, the availability of labour, the focus of the Company in the future, demand and market outlook for precious metals and the prices thereof, progress in development of mineral properties, the Company’s ability to raise funding privately or on a public market in the future, the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “may” and similar expressions have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is given, and on information available to management at such time. Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. These factors, including, but not limited to, the ability to complete the Ardea spin-out on the basis of the proposed terms and timing or at all, the ability to complete the Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project Feasibility Study on time or at all, and whether the feasibility study is positive and otherwise consistent with the business plans of the Company, fluctuations in currency markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, the ability of the Company to access sufficient capital on favourable terms or at all, changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations, political or economic developments in Canada, Australia or other countries in which the Company does business or may carry on business in the future, operational or technical difficulties in connection with exploration or development activities, employee relations, the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, diminishing quantities and grades of mineral reserves, contests over title to properties, especially title to undeveloped properties, the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drill results and other geological data, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding, limitations of insurance coverage and the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, and should be considered carefully. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect the Company’s actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Prospective investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information.
Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure prospective purchasers that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
No stock exchange, regulation services provider, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.
For further information, please visit www.heronresources.com.au or contact: Australia: Mr Wayne Taylor Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Tel: +61 2 9119 8111 or +61 8 6500 9200 Email: heron@heronresources.com.au Canada: Tel: +1 647-862-1157 (Toronto) cmuir@heronresources.com.au
