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February 11, 2020, Vancouver, BC – Greenlane Renewables Inc. (TSXV: GRN) (“Greenlane” or the “Company”) announces the size and pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 20,000,000 units (the “Units”) of the Company at a price of $0.50 per Unit, for gross aggregate proceeds to the Company of $10,000,000, before deducting the underwriting commission and estimated Offering expenses payable by the Company. In addition, Greenlane has also granted the underwriters of the Offering an option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 Units on the same terms and conditions for a period of up to 30 days from the closing of the Offering.
Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of Greenlane (a “Share”) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Share at an exercise price of $0.70 for a period of twelve months after closing of the Offering.
Beacon Securities Limited is acting as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner on behalf of itself and a syndicate of underwriters in connection with the Offering.
The Offering is being conducted 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 preliminary prospectus supplement dated February 10, 2020 (the “Preliminary Prospectus Supplement”) has been filed in the Qualifying Jurisdictions. A final prospectus supplement (the “Final Prospectus Supplement”) relating to the Offering will be filed in the Qualifying Jurisdictions. Copies of the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement, Final Prospectus Supplement and accompanying Base Shelf Prospectus can be obtained from SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Offering is expected to close on or about February 19, 2020, subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. 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.
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 Inc.
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.
Contacts
Incite Capital Markets
Eric Negraeff/Darren Seed
Ph: 604.493.2004
Brad Douville, President & CEO, Greenlane Renewables Inc.
Email: IR@greenlanebiogas.com
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