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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada – February 19, 2020 Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane”) (TSXV: GRN / FSE: 52G) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) through the issuance of 23,000,000 units (the “Units”), including 3,000,000 Units issued pursuant to the underwriters’ full exercise of their over-allotment option, at a price of $0.50 per Unit for gross proceeds of $11.5 million. Each Unit was comprised of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each full Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.70 per share for a one-year period ending February 19, 2021. The Company also issued compensation options to the underwriters entitling them to purchase an aggregate of 1,380,000 common shares at a price of $0.50 per share for a period of one year following closing.
Beacon Securities Limited acted as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner on behalf of itself and a syndicate of underwriters in connection with the Offering.
The Company will use the net proceeds of the Offering for the following purposes: (i) investments in the Company’s build, own and operate biogas upgrader initiatives; (ii) the required payment to Pressure Technologies plc against the outstanding promissory note issued to acquire the Greenlane biogas business; and (iii) general corporate purposes and working capital.
The Offering was completed pursuant to the Company’s Canadian base shelf prospectus (the “Base Shelf Prospectus”) filed with securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario (the “Qualifying Jurisdictions”). A final prospectus supplement dated February 11, 2020 (the “Final Prospectus Supplement”) has been filed in the Qualifying Jurisdictions. Copies of the Final Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Base Shelf Prospectus can be obtained from SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements thereunder.
About Greenlane Renewables
Greenlane Renewables is a leading global provider of biogas upgrading systems that are
helping decarbonize natural gas. Our systems produce clean, low-carbon renewable natural gas
from organic waste sources including landfills, wastewater treatment plants, dairy farms, and
food waste, suitable for either injection into the natural gas grid or for direct use as vehicle fuel.
Greenlane is the only biogas upgrading company offering the three main technologies: water
wash, pressure swing adsorption, and membrane separation. With over 30 years industry
experience, patented proprietary technology, and over 100 biogas upgrading units supplied into
18 countries worldwide, including the world’s largest biogas upgrading facility, Greenlane is inspired by a commitment to helping waste producers improve their environmental impact, green credentials, and bottom line. For further information, please visit www.greelanerenewables.com.
For more information please contact:
Incite Capital Markets
Eric Negraeff / Darren Seed
Ph: 604.493.2004
Brad Douville, President & CEO, Greenlane Renewables
Email: IR@greenlanerenewables.com
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