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TALGA GROUP LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2025
May 27, 2025
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TALGA GROUP LTD
(ACN 138 405 419)
PROSPECTUS
For the offer of:
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(a) up to 24,632,272 New Shares at the Offer Price of $0.40 per New Share to raise up to $9,852,909 (before costs); and
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(b) up to 8,210,757 New Options on the basis of 1 New Option for every 3 New Shares subscribed for,
to Unrelated Placement Investors under the Placement (together, the Offer ).
The Offer is not underwritten.
This Prospectus is being issued under section 713 of the Corporations Act.
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. IT SHOULD BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY.
THE SECURITIES OFFERED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROSPECTUS ARE OF A SPECULATIVE NATURE. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT WHAT TO DO, YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PROFESSIONAL ADVISER WITHOUT DELAY.
Not for release to US wire services or distribution in the United States
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
General
This Prospectus is dated 28 May 2025 and was lodged with ASIC on that date with the consent of all Directors. Neither ASIC nor ASX nor their respective officers take any responsibility for the contents of this Prospectus.
No New Shares or New Options will be issued on the basis of this Prospectus any later than 13 months after the date of this Prospectus (being the expiry date of this Prospectus). The Company will apply to ASX for Official Quotation by ASX of the New Shares offered under this Prospectus within seven days of the date of this Prospectus.
A copy of this Prospectus is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company at Suite 3.03, Level 3, 46 Colin Street, West Perth WA 6005 during normal business hours. The Company will provide a copy of this Prospectus to any person on request. The Company will also provide copies of other documents on request (refer to Section 4.4).
No person or entity is authorised to give any information or to make any representation in connection with the Offer which is not detailed in this Prospectus. Any information or representation not detailed in this Prospectus should not be relied on as having been made or authorised by the Company or the Directors in connection with the Offer.
The distribution of this Prospectus in jurisdictions outside Australia may be restricted by law and therefore persons into whose possession this Prospectus comes should seek advice on and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of those laws. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer of Shares in any jurisdiction where, or to any person to whom, it would be unlawful to issue this Prospectus.
Foreign Jurisdictions
This Prospectus does not, and is not intended to, constitute an offer of New Securities in any place or jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, it would be unlawful to make such an offer or to issue this Prospectus.
The distribution of this Prospectus in jurisdictions outside Australia may be restricted by law and therefore persons into whose possession this Prospectus comes should seek advice on and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of those laws. See Section 1.13 of this Prospectus for further information.
Notice to nominees and custodians
Applicants resident in Australia and New Zealand holding Shares on behalf of persons who are resident in other jurisdictions are responsible for ensuring that taking up any New Securities does not breach regulations in the relevant jurisdiction.
Continuously quoted securities
This Prospectus is a transaction specific prospectus for an offer of continuously quoted securities (as defined in the Corporations Act) and has been prepared in accordance with
section 713 of the Corporations Act. It does not contain the same level of disclosure as an initial public offering prospectus. In making representations in this Prospectus regard has been had to the fact that the Company is a disclosing entity for the purposes of the Corporations Act and certain matters may reasonably be expected to be known to investors and professional advisers whom potential investors may consult.
Exposure period
No exposure period applies to this Prospectus by operation of ASIC Corporations (Exposure Period) Instrument 2016/74.
Speculative investment
An investment in the New Securities should be considered highly speculative. Refer to Section 3 for details of the key risks applicable to an investment in the Company.
These risks, together with other general risks applicable to all investments in listed securities not specifically referred to, may affect the value of the New Shares and/or New Options in the future. Accordingly, an investment in the Company should be considered highly speculative. Persons wishing to apply for New Securities should read this Prospectus in its entirety in order to make an informed assessment of the assets and liabilities, financial position and performance, profits and losses and prospects of the Company and the rights and liabilities attaching to Shares and Options.
This Prospectus does not take into account the investment objectives, financial or taxation or particular needs of any Applicant. Before making any investment in the Company, each Applicant should consider whether such an investment is appropriate to his/her particular needs, their individual risk profile for speculative investments, investment objectives and individual financial circumstances. If persons considering applying for New Shares have any questions, they should consult their stockbroker, solicitor, accountant or other professional adviser.
There is no guarantee that New Securities will make a return on the capital invested, that dividends will be paid on the New Securities or that there will be an increase in the value of the New Securities in the future.
Forward-looking statements
This Prospectus contains forward-looking statements which may be identified by words such as 'believes', 'estimates', 'expects', 'intends', 'may', 'will', 'would', 'could', or 'should' and other similar words that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on an assessment of present economic and operating conditions, and on a number of assumptions regarding future events and actions that, as at the date of this Prospectus, are expected to take place.
Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, the Directors and management of the Company. Key risks associated with an investment in the Company are detailed in Section 3. These and other factors could cause actual
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results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
The Company has no intention to update or revise forwardlooking statements, or to publish prospective financial information in the future, regardless of whether new information, future events or any other factors affect the information detailed in this Prospectus, except where required by law.
The Company cannot and does not give assurances that the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements detailed in this Prospectus will actually occur and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Website
No document or information included on the Company's website is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus.
Currency
All financial amounts detailed in this Prospectus are expressed as Australian dollars unless otherwise stated.
Rounding
Any discrepancies between totals and sums and components in tables detailed in this Prospectus are due to rounding.
Time
All references to time in this Prospectus are references to Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), unless otherwise stated.
Glossary
Defined terms and abbreviations used in this Prospectus are detailed in the glossary of terms in Section 5.
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Directors
Share Registry*
Mr Mark Thompson – Managing Director Automic Group Mr Terry Stinson – Non-Executive Chair Level 5 Mr Grant Mooney – Non-Executive Director 191 St Georges Terrace Mr Stephen Lowe – Non-Executive Director Perth WA 6000 Mr Ola Rinnan – Non-Executive Director Telephone (inside Australia): 1300 288 664 Telephone (outside Australia): +61 2 8072 1400
Senior Management
Mr Martin Phillips – Group Chief Executive Officer Auditors*
Company Secretary Mr Dean Scarparolo
Registered Office
Ernst and Young Level 2 11 Mounts Bay Road Perth WA 6000
Lawyers
Suite 3.03, Level 3 Allens 46 Colin Street Level 11, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2 West Perth, WA 6005 5 Spring Street Email: [email protected] Perth, WA 6000 Website: www.talgagroup.com Lead Manager to the Placement* ASX Code: TLG Euroz Hartleys Limited Level 37 QV1 250 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
* This entity has not been involved in the preparation of this Prospectus and is named for information purposes only.
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PROPOSED TIMETABLE
| Key Dates | Date / time (AWST)1 |
|---|---|
| Announcement of the Offer | Wednesday, 21 May 2025 |
| Lodgement of Appendix 3B with ASX | Wednesday, 21 May 2025 |
| Lodgement of Prospectus for issue of New Securities with ASIC and ASX |
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 |
| Offer Opening Date | Wednesday, 28 May 2025 |
| Offer Closing Date | 5.00pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 |
| Issue of New Securities under the Offer | Wednesday, 28 May 2025 |
| Quotation of New Shares under the Offer on ASX | Thursday, 29 May 2025 |
| Dispatch of Holding Statements for New Securities under the Offer |
Thursday, 29 May 2025 |
Notes:
- These dates are indicative only and subject to change. Subject to the Corporations Act and the Listing Rules, the Directors reserve the right to vary these dates without prior notice.
RISK FACTORS
There a number of risks associated with investing in the Company and in the share market generally. The business, assets and operations of the Company are subject to certain risk factors that have the potential to influence the operating and financial performance of the Company in the future. These risks can affect the value of an investment in the Company.
An investment in the Company is speculative in nature and investors should be aware that they may lose some or all of their investment. Prospective investors should read this Prospectus in its entirety, and in particular, consider the risk factors detailed in Section 3.
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1 Details of the Offer
1.1 The Offer
On 21 May 2025, the Company announced that it had received firm commitments from the Placement Investors for a placement of up to 25,000,000 Shares ( Placement Shares ) at an issue price of $0.40 per Share ( Offer Price ) to raise a total of $10 million (before costs) ( Placement ).
The terms of the Placement provide that one (1) free attaching unquoted Option in the Company will be issued to the Placement Investors for every three (3) Placement Shares allocated under the Placement ( Placement Options ). A total of up to 8,333,333 Placement Options will be issued to the Placement Investors. Each Placement Option will be exercisable at $0.58 each on or before the date which is two (2) years from the date of issue.
The Related Party Investors intend to participate in the Placement, for a total of $147,091 (before costs) (being up to 367,728 Placement Shares and up to 122,575 Placement Options) on the same terms as Unrelated Placement Investors.
Under the Placement:
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(a) up to 24,632,272 Placement Shares and up to 8,210,757 Placement Options will be issued to Unrelated Placement Investors on or about 28 May 2025 utilising the Company’s Listing Rule 7.1 placement capacity; and
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(b) up to 367,728 Placement Shares and up to 122,575 Placement Options will be issued to the Related Party Investors on or about 30 June 2025, subject to the Company obtaining prior Shareholder approval for their issue under Listing Rule 10.11 at the General Meeting to be held on 27 June 2025.
By this Prospectus, the Company invites Unrelated Placement Investors to apply for up to 24,632,272 Placement Shares ( New Shares ) and up to 8,210,757 Placement Options ( New Options ) pursuant to the Placement. The Offer is not open to the general public.
The Company intends to issue a prospectus to be lodged with ASIC (and released to ASX) in due course for a separate offer inviting the Related Party Investors to apply for up to 367,728 Placement Shares and up to 122,575 Placement Options pursuant to their participation in the Placement, subject to the Company obtaining Shareholder approval as described in paragraph (b) above.
Funds raised under the Placement will be applied to advance Vittangi Anode Project pre-FID activities including scaled-up supply of Talnode[®] -C anode to offtake parties and customers, project finance and grant development activities and for general working capital.
No funds will be raised through the issue of the New Options pursuant to this Prospectus.
Where the determination of the entitlement of any Placement Investor under the Offer would result in a fraction of a New Option, such fraction will be rounded to the nearest whole number of New Options.
Refer to Section 4.1 for a summary of the rights and liabilities attaching to New Shares and the Shares on exercise of New Options. Shares issued upon exercise of the New Options will be fully paid and will rank equally with the Company's existing Shares on issue at the date of this Prospectus. A summary of the terms and conditions of New Options is contained in Section 4.2.
Refer to the Placement Announcement for further information.
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1.2 Purpose of this Prospectus
The purpose of this Prospectus is to make the Offer.
1.3 Minimum subscription
There is no minimum amount to be raised under the Offer.
1.4 Not underwritten
The Offer is not underwritten.
1.5 Lead Manager
Euroz Hartleys acted as lead manager and bookrunner to the Placement pursuant to a lead manager mandate entered into with the Company ( Lead Manager Mandate ).
In consideration for the provision of lead manager services, the Company has agreed to pay Euroz Hartleys:
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(a) a 2% management fee on the Proceeds (including the Chair's List Proceeds); and
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(b) a 3% distribution fee on the Proceeds (excluding the Chair's List Proceeds).
The Company has agreed to reimburse Euroz Hartleys for certain agreed costs and expenses incurred by Euroz Hartleys in relation to the Offer.
The Lead Manager Mandate is otherwise on standard terms and conditions.
1.6 Closing Date
The closing date for the Offer is 5.00pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 ( Closing Date ). The Company reserves the right, subject to the Corporations Act and the Listing Rules to extend the Closing Date without prior notice. If the Closing Date is varied, subsequent dates may also be varied accordingly.
1.7 Application for New Securities
Only Unrelated Placement Investors may participate in the Offer and this Prospectus will be sent to Unrelated Placement Investors only. Unrelated Placement Investors who wish to make an application for New Securities under the Offer ( Application ) must execute and deliver a Confirmation Letter to be provided by the Lead Manager.
Applications may only be made by Unrelated Placement Investors by following the instructions given to them by the Company or the Lead Manager in the Confirmation Letter.
Unrelated Placement Investors are not required to make any payment for the New Options as the New Options are free attaching unquoted Options issued on the basis of one (1) New Option for every three (3) New Shares subscribed for.
By making an Application, you acknowledge that you have received and read this Prospectus and you have acted in accordance with the terms of the Offer detailed in this Prospectus.
1.8 Allotment
The Company expects that it will allot the New Securities on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 ( Allotment Date ). The Company expects holding statements to be dispatched by Thursday, 29 May 2025. These dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
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1.9 ASX quotation
Application for Official Quotation of the New Shares offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be made within seven days of the date of this Prospectus.
If the New Shares are not admitted to Official Quotation by ASX before the expiration of three months after the date of issue of this Prospectus, or such period as varied by ASIC, the Company will not issue any New Shares and will repay all Application Monies for the New Shares within the time prescribed under the Corporations Act without interest.
ASX takes no responsibility for the contents of this Prospectus. The fact that ASX may grant Official Quotation to the New Shares is not to be taken in any way as an indication of the merits of the Company or the New Shares now offered for subscription.
The Company will not apply for Official Quotation of the New Options.
1.10
Refunds
Refunds pursuant to the Offer may be paid under various circumstances, including if the New Shares are not quoted on the ASX. If a refund is made, payment will be by direct deposit to your nominated account as shown on the Company's share register. You will not receive interest on any funds refunded to you.
1.11
Costs of participation
You must pay the Offer Price per New Share and any fees or charges incurred by you in making an Application under the Offer, for example, bank fees or fees of professional advisors.
1.12 CHESS
The Company participates in the Clearing House Electronic Sub-Register System ( CHESS ), operated by ASX Settlement Pty Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX), in accordance with the Listing Rules and ASX Settlement Operating Rules.
Under CHESS, Applicants will not receive a certificate but will receive a statement of their holding of Shares. If you are broker sponsored, ASX Settlement Pty Limited will send you a CHESS statement.
The CHESS statement will set out the number of Shares issued under this Prospectus, provide details of your holder identification number, the participant identification number of the sponsor and the terms and conditions applicable to the Shares.
If you are registered on the Issuer Sponsored sub-register, your statement will be dispatched by Automic Pty Ltd and will contain the number of Shares issued to you under this Prospectus and your security holder reference number.
A CHESS statement or Issuer Sponsored statement will routinely be sent to Shareholders at the end of any calendar month during which the balance of their shareholding changes. Shareholders may request a statement at any other time; however, a charge may be imposed for additional statements.
1.13 International offer restrictions
This Prospectus does not, and is not intended to, constitute an offer in any place or jurisdiction, or to any person to whom, it would not be lawful to make such an offer or to issue this Prospectus. The distribution of this Prospectus in jurisdictions outside Australia, may be restricted by law and persons who come into possession of this Prospectus should observe any of these restrictions, including those set forth below. Any failure to comply with such restrictions could constitute a
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violation of applicable securities laws. In particular, this Prospectus may not be distributed to any person, and the New Securities may not be offered or sold, in any country outside Australia except to the extent permitted below.
(a) New Zealand
This document has not been registered, filed with or approved by any New Zealand regulatory authority under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the FMC Act ).
The New Securities are not being offered or sold in New Zealand (or allotted with a view to being offered for sale in New Zealand) other than to a person who:
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(i) is an investment business within the meaning of clause 37 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act;
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(ii) meets the investment activity criteria specified in clause 38 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act;
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(iii) is large within the meaning of clause 39 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act;
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(iv) is a government agency within the meaning of clause 40 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act; or
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(v) is an eligible investor within the meaning of clause 41 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act.
(b) Hong Kong
WARNING: This document has not been, and will not be, registered as a prospectus under the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32) of Hong Kong, nor has it been authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong pursuant to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of the Laws of Hong Kong (the SFO ). Accordingly, this document may not be distributed, and the New Securities may not be offered or sold, in Hong Kong other than to “professional investors” (as defined in the SFO and any rules made under that ordinance).
No advertisement, invitation or document relating to the New Securities has been or will be issued, or has been or will be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue, in Hong Kong or elsewhere that is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public of Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to New Securities that are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to professional investors. No person allotted New Securities may sell, or offer to sell, such securities in circumstances that amount to an offer to the public in Hong Kong within six months following the date of issue of such securities.
The contents of this document have not been reviewed by any Hong Kong regulatory authority. You are advised to exercise caution in relation to the offer. If you are in doubt about any contents of this document, you should obtain independent professional advice.
(c) Singapore
This document and any other materials relating to the New Securities have not been, and will not be, lodged or registered as a prospectus in Singapore with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly, this document and any other document or materials in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of New Securities, may not be issued, circulated or distributed, nor may the New Securities be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase,
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whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore except pursuant to and in accordance with exemptions in Subdivision (4) Division 1, Part 13 of the Securities and Futures Act 2001 of Singapore (the SFA ) or another exemption under the SFA.
This document has been given to you on the basis that you are an “institutional investor” or an “accredited investor” (as such terms are defined in the SFA). If you are not such an investor, please return this document immediately. You may not forward or circulate this document to any other person in Singapore.
Any offer is not made to you with a view to the New Securities being subsequently offered for sale to any other party in Singapore. On-sale restrictions in Singapore may be applicable to investors who acquire New Securities. As such, investors are advised to acquaint themselves with the SFA provisions relating to resale restrictions in Singapore and comply accordingly.
(d) Switzerland
The New Securities may not be publicly offered in Switzerland and will not be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange or on any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Securities constitutes a prospectus or a similar notice, as such terms are understood under art. 35 of the Swiss Financial Services Act or the listing rules of any stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland.
No offering or marketing material relating to the New Securities has been, nor will be, filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority or authorised review body. In particular, this document will not be filed with, and the offer of New Securities will not be supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Neither this document nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Securities may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland. The New Securities will only be offered to investors who qualify as “professional clients” (as defined in the Swiss Financial Services Act). This document is personal to the recipient and not for general circulation in Switzerland.
(e) Canada (British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec provinces)
This document constitutes an offering of New Securities only in the Provinces of British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec (the Provinces ), only to persons to whom New Securities may be lawfully distributed in the Provinces, and only by persons permitted to sell such securities. This document is not a prospectus, an advertisement or a public offering of securities in the Provinces. This document may only be distributed in the Provinces to persons who are (i) “accredited investors” (as defined in National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions) and (ii) “permitted clients” (as defined in National Instrument 31103 – Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations) if a lead manager offering the New Securities in Canada is relying upon the international dealer exemption under NI 31-103.
No securities commission or authority in the Provinces has reviewed or in any way passed upon this document, the merits of the New Securities or the offering of the New Securities and any representation to the contrary is an offence.
No prospectus has been, or will be, filed in the Provinces with respect to the offering of New Securities or the resale of such securities. Any person in the Provinces lawfully participating in the offer will not receive the information, legal rights or protections that
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would be afforded had a prospectus been filed and receipted by the securities regulator in the applicable Province. Furthermore, any resale of the New Securities in the Provinces must be made in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. While such resale restrictions generally do not apply to a first trade in a security of a foreign, non-Canadian reporting issuer that is made through an exchange or market outside Canada, Canadian purchasers should seek legal advice prior to any resale of the New Securities.
The Company as well as its directors and officers may be located outside Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible for purchasers to effect service of process within Canada upon the Company or its directors or officers. All or a substantial portion of the assets of the Company and such persons may be located outside Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible to satisfy a judgment against the Company or such persons in Canada or to enforce a judgment obtained in Canadian courts against the Company or such persons outside Canada.
Statutory rights of action for damages and rescission. Securities legislation in certain Provinces may provide a purchaser with remedies for rescission or damages if an offering memorandum contains a misrepresentation, provided the remedies for rescission or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s Province. A purchaser may refer to any applicable provision of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s Province for particulars of these rights or consult with a legal adviser.
Certain Canadian income tax considerations. Prospective purchasers of the New Securities should consult their own tax adviser with respect to any taxes payable in connection with the acquisition, holding or disposition of the New Securities as there are Canadian tax implications for investors in the Provinces.
Language of documents in Canada. Upon receipt of this document, each investor in Canada hereby confirms that it has expressly requested that all documents evidencing or relating in any way to the sale of the New Securities (including for greater certainty any purchase confirmation or any notice) be drawn up in the English language only. Par la réception de ce document, chaque investisseur canadien confirme par les présentes qu’il a expressément exigé que tous les documents faisant foi ou se rapportant de quelque manière que ce soit à la vente des valeurs mobilières décrites aux présentes (incluant, pour plus de certitude, toute confirmation d’achat ou tout avis) soient rédigés en anglais seulement.
(f) United Kingdom
Neither this document nor any other document relating to the offer has been delivered for approval to the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and no prospectus (within the meaning of section 85 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended ( FSMA )) has been published or is intended to be published in respect of the New Securities.
The New Securities may not be offered or sold in the United Kingdom by means of this document or any other document, except in circumstances that do not require the publication of a prospectus under section 86(1) of the FSMA. This document is issued on a confidential basis in the United Kingdom to “qualified investors” within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the UK Prospectus Regulation. This document may not be distributed or reproduced, in whole or in part, nor may its contents be disclosed by recipients, to any other person in the United Kingdom.
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Any invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the FSMA) received in connection with the issue or sale of the New Securities has only been communicated or caused to be communicated and will only be communicated or caused to be communicated in the United Kingdom in circumstances in which section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply to the Company.
In the United Kingdom, this document is being distributed only to, and is directed at, persons (i) who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) (investment professionals) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotions) Order 2005 ( FPO ), (ii) who fall within the categories of persons referred to in Article 49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) of the FPO or (iii) to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated ( relevant persons ). The investment to which this document relates is available only to relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document.
(g) Nominees and custodians
Nominees and custodians may not submit an Application on behalf of any Unrelated Placement Investor resident outside Australia or New Zealand without the prior consent of the Company, taking into account relevant securities law restrictions. Return of a duly completed Confirmation will be taken by the Company to constitute a representation that there has been no breach of those regulations.
1.14 Withdrawal
The Directors may at any time decide to withdraw this Prospectus and the Offer, in which case, the Company will return all Application Monies (without interest) in accordance with the Corporations Act.
1.15 Risks factors
An investment in New Securities under this Prospectus should be regarded as speculative. In addition to the general risks applicable to all investments in securities, there are specific risks associated with an investment in the Company, which are detailed in Section 3.
1.16 Taxation implications
The Directors do not consider it appropriate to give advice regarding the taxation consequences of subscribing for New Securities under this Prospectus. The Company, its advisers and its officers do not accept any responsibility or liability for any such taxation consequences. As a result, you should consult your professional tax adviser in connection with subscribing for New Securities under this Prospectus.
1.17
Major activities and financial information
A summary of the major activities and financial information relating to the Company can be found in the Company's Interim Financial Report for the half year ended 31 December 2024 lodged with ASX on 14 March 2025 ( Half Yearly Report ) and annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2024 lodged with ASX on 27 September 2024 ( Annual Report ). The Company has made continuous disclosure notices (i.e. ASX announcements) since the lodgement of its Half Yearly Report and Annual Report.
The Company's continuous disclosure notices since the lodgement of its Annual Report are detailed in Section 4.4.
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Copies of the Half Yearly Report and Annual Report are available free of charge from the Company. The Directors strongly recommend that you review these documents and all other announcements prior to deciding whether or not to participate in the Offer.
1.18 Privacy
The Company collects information about each Applicant provided with an Application for the purposes of processing the Acceptance and, if the Acceptance is successful, to administer the Applicant's security holding in the Company.
By submitting an Application, each Applicant agrees that the Company may use the information provided with the Application for the purposes set out in this privacy disclosure statement and may disclose it for those purposes to the share registry, the Company's or its subsidiaries' agents, contractors and third party service providers, including mailing houses and professional advisers, and to ASX and regulatory authorities.
If you do not provide the information required with your Application, the Company may not be able to accept or process your Acceptance.
The information may also be used from time to time and disclosed to persons inspecting the register, bidders for securities in the context of takeovers, regulatory bodies, including the Australian Taxation Office, authorised securities brokers, print service providers, mail houses and the Company's share registry.
Shareholders can access, correct and update the personal information the Company holds about them by contacting the Company or its share registry at the relevant contact numbers detailed in this Prospectus. A fee may be charged for access. Collection, maintenance and disclosure of certain personal information is governed by legislation including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (as amended), the Corporations Act and certain rules such as the ASX Settlement Operating Rules.
1.19 Enquiries concerning Prospectus
Enquiries relating to this Prospectus or the Offer can be directed to the Company on 08 9481 6667 between 8:30am and 5:00pm (AWST).
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2 Purpose and Effect of the Offer
2.1
Purpose of the Offer
The purpose of the Offer is to offer Unrelated Placement Investors up to 24,632,272 New Shares at the Offer Price of $0.40 per New Share to raise up to $9,852,909 (before costs) under the Placement, and up to 8,210,757 New Options on the basis of one (1) New Option for every three (3) New Shares subscribed for under the Placement. See Section 1.1 for further information regarding the Offer.
In addition to the above purposes, the Offer is being made under this Prospectus to remove any trading restrictions attaching to the New Shares, the New Options and any Shares issued on exercise of the New Options.
2.2 Pro-forma balance sheet
Detailed below is:
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(a) the reviewed statement of financial position of the Company as at 31 December 2024; and
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(b) the unaudited pro forma statement of financial position of the Company as at 31 December 2024 incorporating the effect of the Offer, assuming $10 million is raised under the Offer.
Please refer to Section 4.15 for further details on the estimated expenses of the Offer.
| 31 Dec 2024(1) | Unaudited, post Offer2 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ (millions) | $ (millions) | |
| ASSETS | ||
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18.1 | 19.9 |
| Trade and other receivables | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Pre-payments | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Total current assets | 20.0 | 21.8 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Other receivables | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 30.8 | 30.8 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Exploration and evaluation acquisition costs |
0.3 | 0.3 |
| Total non-current assets | 32.7 | 32.7 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 52.6 | 54.5 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Lease liabilities | 0.6 | 0.6 |
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| 31 Dec 2024(1) | Unaudited, post Offer2 | |
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| Trade and other payables | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Provisions | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Total current liabilities | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Lease liability | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| NET ASSETS | 46.0 | 47.9 |
| EQUITY | ||
| Contributed equity | 240.2 | 249.8 |
| Reserves | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Accumulated losses | (207.7) | (215.4) |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 46.0 | 47.9 |
Notes:
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The 31 December 2024 balance sheet has been subject to a review by Ernst and Young in accordance with ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity (ASRE 2410). Please refer to the Half Year Financial Report lodged with the ASX on 14 March 2025 for further details.
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The following adjustments have been made to the pro-forma balance sheet:
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(a) to take into account the reduction in cash as a result of operations from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 to reflect the $10.3M cash at bank as at 31 March 2025 as noted in the ASX 31 March 2025 quarterly report (for ease of reporting only this has all been allocated to P&L); and
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(b) $9.6M in net receipts from the recently completed share Placement (See ASX announcement 21 May 2025.
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The pro-forma balance sheet assumes no New Options have been exercised at completion of the Offer. If all New Options are assumed to be exercised, the pro-forma Balance Sheet cash and issued capital will increase by approximately $4.8M.
2.3 Effect of the Offer on capital structure
The effect of the Offer on the capital structure on the Company, assuming the New Securities are issued, is as follows:
| Shares | Options | Performance Rights |
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| Securities on issue prior to the Offer | 429,900,754 | 53,292,016(1) | 1,608,200(2) |
| New Securities to be issued under the Offer |
24,632,272 | 8,210,757(3) | Nil |
| Balance after the Offer | 454,533,026 | 61,502,774 |
1,608,200 |
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Notes:
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Unquoted Options exercisable at $0.55 each on or before 13 September 2025.
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Performance Rights comprising:
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(a) 1,333,333 Performance Rights (TLGAX) expiring on 31 December 2025; and
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(b) 111,600 Performance Rights (TLGAC) expiring on 30 September 2025; and
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(c) 163,600 Performance Rights (TLGAC) expiring on 31 December 2025.
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New Options exercisable at $0.58 each on or before the date which is two (2) years from the date of issue, and on the terms and conditions set out in Section 4.2.
2.4 Effect of the Offer on control of the Company
The Company is of the view that the Offer will not affect the control (as defined by section 50AA of the Corporations Act) of the Company. No new investor or existing Shareholder will have a voting power greater than 20% as a result of the completion of the Offer (refer to Section 4.9).
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3 Risk Factors
The New Shares offered under this Prospectus should be considered speculative because of the nature of the business activities of the Company and no assurances can be made that the Company's particular interests or projects will be successful. Potential investors should consider whether the New Securities offered are a suitable investment having regard to their own personal investment objectives and financial circumstances and the risk factors detailed below.
This list is not exhaustive and potential investors should read this Prospectus in its entirety and if in any doubt consult their professional adviser before deciding whether to participate in the Offer.
3.1 Specific Risks Associated with the Company
Applicants should be aware of the risks specific to an investment in the Company, which may include, but are not limited to those risks detailed below:
(a) Operating and Budget Risks
The proposed activities, costs and use of the Company's cash resources are based on certain assumptions with respect to the method and timing of exploration, metallurgy and other technical tests, analysis and feasibility studies. By their nature, these estimates and assumptions are subject to significant uncertainties and, accordingly, the actual costs may materially differ from the Company's estimates and assumptions. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the cost estimates and the underlying assumptions will be realised in practice, which may materially and adversely affect the Company's viability.
The proposed activities of the Company including economic studies are dependent on economic inputs from commodity prices, metallurgical tests, electrochemical testing and market tests of which there is no guarantee of positive economics. It is a risk that studies may not be completed or may be delayed indefinitely where key inputs show negative economic outcomes. No assurances can be given that the Company will achieve commercial viability through the successful exploration and/or mining and processing of its mineral interests. Until the Company is able to realise value from its projects, it is likely to incur ongoing operating losses.
The Company has successfully piloted core aspects of its production flow sheet and has tested its anode products in conjunction with key (or preferred) OEM equipment suppliers and technology providers.
Investment in the Company should be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies at this stage of development, including factors such as design and construction of efficient mining and processing facilities within capital expenditure budgets.
With all mining operations there can be a level of uncertainty and, therefore, risk associated with operating parameters and costs. This is also true with the scaling up of processing technology tested in pilot conditions. The nature of the technology risk is the cost of developing an economically viable commercial operation and production facility.
The Company has and will continue to enter into various agreements for the Vittangi Anode Project. Risks associated with agreements include rising contract prices as well as disputes regarding variations, extensions of time and costs, and global events impacting contractual performance and liability, all of which may give rise to delays and/or increased costs.
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Production guidance and targets are, as always, subject to assumptions and contingencies which are subject to change as operational performance and market conditions change or other unexpected events arise. Any production guidance is dependent on a number of factors including maintenance and operation of the mine and plant without material equipment failure, loss of continuity of experienced personnel and achievement of recovery rates from the resource. These risks are discussed in more detail elsewhere in this section.
(b) Additional Requirements for Capital
The Company's capital requirements depend on numerous factors. Depending on the Company's ability to generate income from its operations, the Company may seek to raise further funds through equity or debt financing, joint ventures, production sharing arrangements or other means. Failure to obtain sufficient financing for the Company's activities and future projects may result in delay and indefinite postponement of exploration, development or production on the Company's properties, or even loss of a property interest. There can be no assurance that additional finance will be available when needed or, if available, the terms of the financing might not be favourable to the Company and might involve substantial dilution to shareholders.
The Company announced the completion of the DFS for its Vittangi Anode Project in northern Sweden in July 2021 (and subsequent completion of Feed Study 15 April 2024). If the Company agrees on any near term future offtake arrangements, fast track commercial ramp up development may occur which will require additional funding to be obtained. Whilst the Company is in discussions with respect to offtake, there is no guarantee such discussions will result in binding agreements (see 'Offtake Arrangements risk' below).
The Company is reviewing its ramp-up plan for the Vittangi Anode Project and will continue to investigate ways to optimise the Company's pathway to full-scale production. The Company notes that whilst a strategic review is being undertaken in respect of the ramp-up plan and cost optimisation, any decision is subject to further work including funding and economic modelling to lower capital costs and final Board approval.
Whilst the Company's cash as at 31 March 2025 of $10.3 million, coupled with the $10 million to be raised under the Placement, will provide for on-going business activities, the Company will need to seek funding options to advance the Vittangi Anode Project. To date, the Company has announced that the European Investment Bank (EIB) board has approved €150 million senior debt funding to underpin the Project (ASX:TLG 20 June 2023). Following this approval, loan documentation is being agreed between EIB and the Company, including customary terms and conditions for a financing facility of this nature. While the Company will seek to expedite these negotiations, there can be no guarantee that they will result in a binding agreement.
Talga’s Luleå Anode Refinery was also awarded a €70 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund (ASX:TLG 25 October 2024) under the IF23 call, with Talga successfully executing the grant agreement in March 2025 with the European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), marking completion of the grant preparation phase.
With the assistance of financial and transaction advisors BurnVoir, the Company will identify and evaluate potential outcomes which may emerge from ongoing project development partnership, customer and financing discussions with other European and
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international parties. Management has strategies to tailor budgeted cashflows based on future funding received. However, without regular income outside interest proceeds or assets sales, it will rely on continuing access to capital markets (including the exercise of unlisted Company options) to fund further development in Sweden, Germany and the UK.
More generally, the Company is continually assessing its 'all in' funding costs for development of the Vittangi Anode Project through to expected first production. There are a wide range of factors that have the potential to influence the Company's funding needs, a number of which are beyond the control of the Company. As a consequence, and to ensure that the Company is reacting appropriately to changing events, market conditions, and broader economic circumstances, the Company will continue to refine its funding needs on an ongoing basis and in real time. The Company remains committed to delivering the Vittangi Anode Project in a cost-effective manner, consistent with previously stated safety and schedule priorities, and will continue to apply prudent and efficient capital expenditure processes.
Further, the Company, in the ordinary course of its operations and developments, may be required to issue financial assurances, particularly insurances and bond/bank guarantee instruments to secure statutory and environmental performance undertakings and commercial arrangements. The Company's ability to provide such assurances is subject to external financial and credit market assessment, and its own financial position.
Loan agreements and other financing rearrangements such as debt facilities, convertible note issues and finance leases (and any related guarantee and security) that may be entered into by the Company may contain covenants, undertakings and other provisions which, if breached, may entitle lenders to accelerate repayment of loans and there is no assurance that the Company would be able to repay such loans in the event of an acceleration. Enforcement of any security granted by the Company or default under a finance lease could also result in the loss of assets.
If the Company is unable to obtain additional financing as needed, it may be required to reduce the scope of its operations and scale back its programs or enter into joint venture arrangements to reduce expenditure and this could have a material adverse effect on the Company's activities. Unfavourable market conditions may adversely affect the Company's ability to raise additional funding regardless of the Company's operating performance.
Both now and in the future, higher than expected inflation rates generally, specific to the mining industry, or specific to Sweden, may increase operating and capital expenditure costs and potentially reduce the value of future project developments. While, in some cases, such costs increases might be offset by increased selling prices, there is no assurance that this would be possible. To the extent that such offset is not possible, this could adversely impact the Company financial performance.
(c) Offtake Arrangements
The Company has entered into a binding offtake agreement with Nyobolt for a multi-year supply of Talnode®-C graphite anode from the Company’s Vittangi Anode Project (ASX:TLG 14 May 2025). The offtake agreement is subject to commercial production milestones being achieved. Should Nyobolt or the Company not achieve its forecast volumes under the offtake agreement the parties will renegotiate the terms of the offtake agreement.
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The Company previously entered into a non-binding offtake term sheet with Automotive Cells Company SE (ASX:TLG 27 September 2022) and a non-binding letter of intent with EV battery manufacturer Verkor SA (ASX:TLG 11 January 2023) regarding the supply of graphite anode from the Company's Vittangi Anode Project in Sweden. Talga continues to work with both parties. While the Company will seek to execute definitive documentation as soon as reasonably practicable, there can be no guarantee the documentation will be finalised.
Further, while the Company will seek to secure other offtake agreements in respect of any excess production capacity not proposed to be taken by Nyobolt, Automotive Cells Company SE or Verkor SA, there is no certainty that the Company will be able to enter into such agreements in a timely manner, with acceptable parties, for sufficient volumes or on reasonable terms with new customers. Any of these circumstances may adversely impact the Company's financial performance and position including the Company generating less revenue than anticipated.
In addition, the Company expects that the sale of graphite battery anode material will (at least under some sales contracts) be subject to commercial verification and qualification processes to ensure any material produced meets the specifications for supply required by customers (including the industrial graphite markets and the battery anode sector). The qualification process may require approval from multiple parties in the supply chain and not just those parties with whom the Company has contractual arrangements. Failure of the Company's material to qualify for purchase, or any unanticipated delay in qualifying the Company's material may adversely impact the Company's financial performance and position (including by resulting in the Company generating less revenue or profit than anticipated and/or incurring higher costs than anticipated).
(d) Licences, Permits, Processing and Approvals Risks
The Company's current and future operations are subject to receiving and maintaining licences, permits and approvals from appropriate governmental authorities. In particular, the Company will require processing, exploitation and environmental permits in Sweden from time to time in connection with mining and processing. There is no assurance that any required licences, permits or approvals will be granted or that delays will not occur in connection with obtaining or renewing the licences, permits or approvals necessary for the Company's proposed operations.
The primary permits required to enable development of the mine are an Exploitation Concession (under the Minerals Act) and an Environmental Permit (under the Environmental Code). Applications for the Nunasvaara South Exploitation Concession and Environmental Permit (including Natura 2000) were submitted in May 2020. On 22 June 2023, the Company received its Environmental Permit for its commercial battery anode refinery plant (to be located at Luleå) and on 17 July 2023 it received a Certificate of Finality to confirm the Environmental Permit is in force. The Swedish Land and Environment Court approved the Environmental Permit (including Natura 2000) for the Nunasvaara South mine at Vittangi) on 5 April 2023. A number of parties subsequently sought leave from the Swedish Land and Environment Court of Appeal ( Court of Appeal ) to appeal the decision. On 31 August 2023 the Court of Appeal confirmed that it had determined that there are no grounds to grant leave to appeal to any of the parties. Subsequent to the rejection of the appeals, a limited number of the previously mentioned parties appealed the decision by the Swedish Land and Environment Court of Appeal to the Swedish Supreme Court. The Swedish Supreme Court has dismissed all requests for
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leave to appeal the Environmental and Natura 2000 permit for Talga’s Nunasvaara South natural graphite mine, part of its Vittangi Anode Project (ASX:TLG 31 October 2024). The Supreme Court’s decision concludes the statutory appeals process, and the Environmental and Natura 2000 permit is now officially in force. The Nunasvaara South Exploitation Concession was granted by the Mining Inspectorate of Sweden (Bergsstaten) on 17 October 2024 (ASX:TLG 18 October 2024).The Mining Inspectorate has confirmed that an appeal has been received and that the matter will now be referred to the Swedish Government’s Ministry of Climate and Enterprise for processing (ASX:TLG 6 December 2024). The exploitation concession will enter force if the Ministry denies the appeal, enabling Talga to take the permit into immediate use.
Delays in the permitting and approvals process are an inherent risk to all mining and industrial manufacturing projects. Sweden has an established mining industry with a structured permitting process. The Company completed the extraction of the permitted 25,000 tonne graphite ore from its trial mine at the Niska South deposit (Vittangi graphite project) in October 2022. Whilst the track record speaks to past and current successful permitting approvals, potential delays in commercial scale mining and processing permits could impact planned and/or expanded production schedules and delay customer contracts. In the event that delays are incurred in obtaining a mining permit, the Company intends to utilise the ore extracted from the trial mine.
Failure to obtain or renew one or more required licences, permits or approvals on a timely basis may adversely affect the Company's operations.
(e) Intellectual Property Risks
The success of the Company's graphite processing business depends, in part, on its continued ability to protect its intellectual property ( IP ) including trademarks to increase brand awareness, its trade secrets and patents on its products and production processes. The Company has 16 active patent families encompassing 66 active cases (28 proceeded to grant and 38 pending/under examination) that relate to processing graphite for Li-ion batteries as well as graphene products.
Given the dependence of the Company on intellectual property and the quality of its products and brands, and whilst the Company has IP management systems and processes in place, in the event that the Company is unable to protect its intellectual property adequately, then the value of the Company’s products and brands could be adversely affected. This may further impact over all business, with respect to its financial position and overall profitability and operational output.
Within the industry that the anode processing business operates, there exists an ongoing risk of third parties claiming involvement in technological discoveries. The Company has taken steps to protect and confirm its interest in its intellectual property and will endeavour to implement all reasonable processes to protect its intellectual property. The Company is not aware of any third-party interests in relation to its intellectual property rights, however as stated above, the risk of third parties claiming involvement exists, which may result in litigation risks (see 'Litigation and Infringement risk' below), and there can be no assurance that the measures in place by the Company will be sufficient.
(f) Mineral and Exploration Risk
The business of exploration, project development and mining contain risks by its very nature. To prosper, it depends on the successful exploration and/or acquisition of reserves, design and construction of efficient production/processing facilities, competent
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operation and managerial performance and proficient marketing of the product. In particular, exploration is a speculative endeavour and certain circumstances, cost over runs and other unforeseen events can hamper exploration and mining operations.
Mining of the Vittangi deposits is currently proposed to be via conventional drill and blast (open-cut for Nunasvaara South and underground operation for Niska). The wellestablished mining industry in Sweden ensures good drill and blast and mining contractor capability, mobile and fixed plant supply, mining supplies and operator training and the mining project risk is considered low.
There is also a risk that unforeseen geological or geotechnical issues may be encountered when developing and mining ore reserves, such unusual or unexpected geological conditions. As a consequence of any such event, a loss of revenue may be caused due to the lower than expected production or higher than anticipated operation and maintenance costs and/or ongoing unplanned capital expenditure in order to meet production targets.
(g) Development and Commercialisation
The Company’s ability to generate revenues from its multiple anode and graphene products in the future will be subject to a number of factors, including but not limited to the technologies performing to a level sufficient to warrant commercialisation. The development, testing and manufacture of novel technologies is a high risk industry and whilst the Company has confidence in the development and results to date there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to successfully commercialise the products (including in a profitable sense).
Additionally, the Company's business depends on technology and is subject to technological change. Any failure or delay in developing or adopting new technology competitively may result in a reduction in customer demand and in turn reduced financial and operation growth. The Talga Group includes R&D departments to address these technological changes and is specifically working on next generation Li-ion batteries technologies including well advanced development plans for silicon anode.
(h) Reliance on Key Management
The responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations and the strategic management of the Company depends substantially on its senior management and its key personnel. Whilst the key management team has been well established with on-going stability, there can be no assurance given that there will be no detrimental impact on the Company if one or more of these employees cease their employment or are incapacitated for any length of time. Key Management have been incentivised with employment-based performance rights to mitigate this risk.
(i) Environmental and Social Impact Constraints
The Company's exploration, mining and processing activities will, in general, be subject to approval by governmental authorities and influence from other key stakeholders such as local communities. Development of any of the Company's properties will be dependent on the relevant project meeting environmental guidelines and, where required, being approved by governmental authorities. In addition to the Company’s Environmental Policy, the Company has developed an integrated formal Environmental and Social Management system to document the process for managing environmental and social risks (Talga Integrated Management System – TIMS) which is certified to
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ISO9001(Quality), ISO45001(Health & Safety) and ISO14001 (Environment) standards. This was implemented at the Company’s first operating facility, the EVA plant in Luleå, Sweden, these certifications included onsite battery laboratories, and office in Luleå and Stockholm
An Environmental and Social risk register is being finalised which identifies, assesses and documents mitigation measures for the proposed Sweden operations.
The Company has a Social Performance Policy and developing Social Performance systems which will provide the structure for cascading the Company’s commitment to protect labour and human rights. The Company is well aware of its environmental obligations across its operational activities in Germany, the UK and in particular Sweden, where there are various environmental requirements to complete and apply for an exploitation permit and continues to monitor compliance.
The Company must comply with all known standards, existing laws, and regulations in each case which may entail greater or lesser costs and delays depending on the nature of the activity to be permitted and how vigorously and consistently the regulations are administered by the local authorities. There are inherent environmental risks in conducting exploration and mining activities, or industrial materials processing, giving rise to potentially substantial costs for environmental rehabilitation, damage control and losses.
Changes in environmental laws and regulations or their interpretation or enforcement may adversely affect the Company's operations, including the potential profitability of the operations. Further, environmental legislation evolving in a manner which may require stricter standards and enforcement (with associated additional compliance costs) and expose relevant operations to the increased risk of fines and penalties for noncompliance, more stringent environmental assessment of proposed projects and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees. There is no assurance that future changes in environmental regulations, if any, will not adversely affect the Company's operations.
(j) Community Relations
The Company's mining and industrial materials processing activities may cause issues or concerns with the local community (including local indigenous groups) in connection with, amongst other things, the potential effect on the environment as well as other social impacts relating to employment, use of infrastructure and community development.
The Company has established ongoing engagement and management programs focussed on optimising positive impacts and minimising the risk of negative impacts on the community, particularly in those parts of Sweden where the Company operates.
A stakeholder engagement plan was developed in 2017, has been implemented and continuously updated. Talga undertakes a range of community engagement activities at Vittangi, Kiruna and Luleå open houses, open days, community sponsorships and participation in local fairs. As described within the Stakeholder engagement plan Talga regularly discloses information about the project development through newsletters, webbased information and direct engagement. Talga conducted (via an independent company) its first community sentiment survey in December 2021, which has since been deployed yearly to collect feedback and insights supporting ongoing activities and engagement. Talga also seeks opinions of the local communities during permit consultations and via key informant interviews. Talga has a grievance mechanism which
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is communicated directly to local stakeholders, by reference during public meetings, in key informant interviews, within email newsletters (through invitation for feedback) and presence in multiple sections on Talga’s website. Talga invites stakeholders to also contact the company with concern, feedback or questions via its local email addresses, phone numbers or postal addresses. A Socio-Economic Impact Assessment was undertaken as part of the VAP permitting. Talga continues to work with this question, and has since completed a Social Scoping Report, and has begun work on an updated Social Impact Assessment with the aim to further understand impacts on local stakeholders.
However, these programs are not a guarantee that other issues or concerns will not arise with local communities. If such issues or concerns were to arise, this may have an adverse effect on the Company's reputation and relationships with key stakeholders, which may in turn negatively impact its financial and operational performance.
(k) Mineral Title Risks
Mining and exploration permits are subject to periodic renewal. There is no guarantee that current or future permits or future applications for production concessions will be approved. Permits are subject to numerous legislation conditions. The imposition of any new conditions or the inability to meet those conditions may adversely affect the operations, financial position and/or performance of the Company. Furthermore, the Company could lose title to, or its interest in, tenements if licence conditions are not met or if insufficient funds are available to meet expenditure commitments.
It is also possible that, in relation to mineral titles in which the Company has an interest or will in the future acquire such an interest, there may be areas over which legitimate rights of Indigenous and property owners exist. In this case, the ability of the Company to gain access to permits (through obtaining consent of any relevant Indigenous owner, body, group or landowner), or to progress from the exploration phase to the development and mining phases of operations may be adversely affect. The Company's mineral titles may also be subject to access by third parties including, but not limited to, the areas' Indigenous people and landowners. This access could potentially impact the Company's activities and/or may involve payment of compensation to parties whose existing access to the land may be affected by the Company's activities. The Company adopts a proactive approach in engagement/consultation with local indigenous groups and landowners. The Company has successfully negotiated property rights with various landowners covering the current Vittangi Project.
(l) Resource Estimates
Resource estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, experience and industry practice. Estimates which were valid when originally calculated may alter significantly when new information or techniques become available. In addition, by their very nature, resource estimates are imprecise and depend to some extent on interpretations, which may prove to be inaccurate. As further information becomes available through additional fieldwork and analysis, estimates are likely to change. This may result in alterations to development and mining plans which may, in turn, adversely affect the Company's operations.
The Company engages external, independent, Competent Persons to prepare public Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve reports according to and conforming to the 2012 Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Reporting Code and Chapter 5 of the Listing Rules.
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These follow standard industry guidelines on public disclosure and thus the process of determining its reserves and resources.
(m) Reserve Estimates
The Reserve estimates have been carefully prepared by an appropriately qualified person in compliance with the JORC guidelines and in appropriate instances are verified by independent mining experts. Estimated valuations are dependent on market prices for the targeted ore.
(n) Commodity Price Volatility and Exchange Rate Risk
If the Company achieves success leading to mineral production, the revenue it will derive through the sale of product exposes the potential income of the Company to commodity prices and exchange rate risks. Commodity prices fluctuate and are affected by many factors beyond the control of the Company. Such factors include supply and demand for minerals, technological advancements, forward selling activities, the price and availability of substitutes, the approach to pricing by competitors (i.e., aggressive pricing at or below the cost of production), and other macro-economic factors. Depressed graphite and/or anode prices and/or the failure by the Company to negotiate favourable pricing terms (which terms may provide for fixed or market-based pricing) may materially affect the profitability and financial performance of the Company. Any sustained low prices for graphite and/or anode (or low sale price achieved by the Company (however achieved) may adversely effect the Company's business and financial results and/or its ability to finance its current or planned operations and capital expenditure commitments.
Unlike the majority of base and precious metals, there is no internationally recognised market for graphite battery anode material nor is graphite battery anode material an exchange traded commodity; it is determined by actual transactions between buyers and sellers. As a result, there is a lack of market transparency associated with the price of graphite battery anode material. however there are a few major independent price reporting agencies that track the graphite anode market. Given the range of factors which contribute to the price of graphite battery anode material, and the fact that pricing is subject to negotiation, it is particularly difficult for the Company to predict with any certainty the prices at which the Company will sell graphite battery anode material. The effect of changes in assumptions about future prices may include, amongst other things, changes to Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimates and the assessment of the recoverable amount of the Company's assets.
Furthermore foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. Prices of various commodities and services may be denominated in Swedish Krona, Euros or US dollars, whereas the income and expenditure of the Company are and will be taken into account in Australian currency, exposing the Company to the fluctuations and volatility of the rate of exchange between the Australian dollar and these currencies as determined in international markets. To mitigate the Company's exposure, currency rates are monitored regularly and funds are transferred to the foreign operations when rates are more favourable. The Company also plans to curtail this impact by paying foreign currency invoices in a timely fashion.
(o) Pandemic Risk
Supply chain disruptions resulting from the transmission of pandemics such as COVID-19 in the community and measures implemented by governments around the world to limit
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the transmission of the virus may adversely impact the Company’s operations, financial position, prospects and ability to raise capital. Travel bans may also lead to shortages of skilled personnel. Further outbreaks of COVID-19 or other pandemics and the implementation of travel restrictions also have the potential to restrict access to sites. The Company may also be subject to the severity of future lockdowns and relevant operators / supplier personnel not becoming infected which could result in delays.
(p) Access to Infrastructure Risk
Mining, processing, development and exploration activities depend, to a significant degree, on adequate infrastructure. In the course of developing future mines, the Company may need to construct and/or update existing infrastructure, which includes permanent water supplies, dewatering, tailings storage facilities, power, maintenance facilities and logistics services and access roads. Reliable roads, bridges, power sources and water supply are important determinants, which affect capital and operating costs. Unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure could materially adversely affect the Company's operations, financial condition and results of operations. Any such issues arising in respect of the supporting infrastructure or on the Company's sites could materially adversely affect the Company's results of operations or financial condition. Furthermore, any failure or unavailability of the Company's operational infrastructure (for example, through equipment failure or disruption to its transportation arrangements) could materially adversely affect its exploration activities or development of a mine or project.
(q) Competition
Competition from other international graphite and/or anode producers and explorers may affect the potential future cash flow and earnings which the Company may realise from its Vittangi Anode Project. This includes competition from existing production and new entrants into the market. The introduction of new mining and processing facilities and any increase in competition and supply in the global graphite market could lower the price of this commodity. The Company may also encounter competition from other mining and exploration or anode companies for the acquisition of new projects required to sustain or increase its potential future production levels. The Company’s downstream operation may also be impacted by new entrants to the market, or existing graphite and/or anode producers, pursuing a similar strategy.
3.2 General Risks
A summary of the major general risks are detailed below:
(a) Infrastructure
Mining, processing, development, and exploration activities depend, to one degree or another, on adequate infrastructure. Reliable roads, bridges, power sources, and water supplies, as well as the location of population centres and pools of labour, are important determinants, which affect capital and operating costs. Unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure could impact the Company's ability to explore its properties, thereby adversely affecting its business and financial condition.
(b) General Economic Conditions
The operating and financial performance of the Company is influenced by a variety of general economic and business conditions, including levels of consumer spending,
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commodity prices, inflation, interest rates and exchange rates, supply and demand, industrial disruption, access to debt and capital markets and government fiscal, monetary and regulatory policies. Changes in general economic conditions may result from many factors including government policy, international economic conditions, significant acts of terrorism, hostilities or war or natural disasters. A prolonged deterioration in general economic conditions, including an increase in interest rates or a decrease in consumer and business demand, may have an adverse impact on the Company’s operating and financial performance and financial position. The Company’s future possible revenues and Share prices may be affected by these factors, which are beyond the control of the Company.
(c) Volatility of Share Price
The price of the shares of resource companies tends to be volatile. Fluctuations in the world price of graphite, anode material and many other elements beyond the control of the Company could materially affect the price of the Shares of the Company.
There can be no assurance that an active market for the Shares would be sustained after any offering of securities. Securities of companies with smaller capitalizations have experienced substantial volatility in the past, often based on factors unrelated to the financial performance or prospects of the companies involved. These factors include global economic developments and market perceptions of the attractiveness of certain industries. There can be no assurance that continuing fluctuations in price will not occur. If an active market for the Shares does not continue, the liquidity of a purchaser’s investment may be limited. If such a market does not develop, purchasers may lose their entire investment in the Shares of the Company.
As a result of any of these factors, the market price of the Shares at any given point in time may not accurately reflect the long-term value of the Company. Securities classaction litigation often has been brought against companies following periods of volatility in the market price of their securities. The Company may in the future be the target of similar litigation. Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and damages, and also divert management’s attention and resources.
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Risks relating to holding New Options
The Company's Share price may not exceed the exercise price of the New Options during the exercise period. In such circumstances, an Option holder is likely to let the New Options lapse without any value being realised.
The Company must issue or transfer to the Option holder one (1) Share on exercise of a New Option within 10 Trading Days of the date on which the New Option exercise took effect. There is a risk that the Company's Share price may fall below the exercise price during the period between exercise of the New Option and issue or transfer of Shares. In addition, where an Option holder exercises a New Option within 5 Trading Days of a record date for a future dividend or other corporate action undertaken by the Company, there is a risk that the Option holder may not be issued or transferred Shares until after the relevant record date for determining entitlements has passed and will therefore be unable to participate in the future dividend or other corporate action.
(e) Public Company Obligations
As a publicly listed corporate entity, the Company is subject to evolving rules and regulations promulgated by a number of governmental and self-regulated organizations,
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including the ASX, which govern corporate governance and public disclosure regulations. These rules and regulations continue to evolve in scope and complexity creating many new requirements, which increase compliance costs and the risk of non-compliance. The Company’s efforts to comply with these rules and obligations could result in increased general and administration expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from financing, development, operations and, eventually, revenue-generating activities.
(f) Litigation and Infringement Risk
The Company may be involved in claims, litigation and disputes from time to time including in relation to contractual disputes, claims from local indigenous groups, tenure disputes, environmental claims, occupational health and safety claims, intellectual property disputes and employee claims. Claims, litigation and disputes can be costly, including amounts payable in respect of judgments and settlements made against, or agreed to by, the Company. They can also take up significant time and attention from management and the Board. Accordingly, the Company's involvement in claims, litigation and disputes may have an adverse impact on its financial performance.
(g) Policies and Legislation
Any material adverse changes in government policies or legislation of Australia or Sweden or any other country that the Company has economic interests may affect the prospects and profitability of the Company.
(h) Force Majeure
Force majeure is a term used to refer to an event beyond the control of a party claiming that the event has occurred. Significant catastrophic events – such as war, acts of terrorism, pandemics, loss of power, cyber security breaches or global threats – or natural disasters - such as earthquakes, fires (including forest fires) or floods or the outbreak of epidemic disease – could disrupt the Company’s operations and interrupt critical functions, or otherwise harm the business. To the extent that such disruptions or uncertainties result in delays or cancellations of the deployment of the Company’s products and solutions, its business, results of operations and financial condition could be harmed.
(i) Taxation
The acquisition and disposal of Shares will have tax consequences, which will differ depending on the individual financial affairs of each Investor. All potential investors in the Company are urged to obtain independent financial and tax advice about the consequences of acquiring Shares from a taxation viewpoint and generally.
3.3 Investment Speculative
The above list of risk factors ought not to be taken as exhaustive of the risks faced by the Company or by investors in the Company. The above factors and others not specifically referred to above, may, in the future, materially affect the financial performance of the Company and the value of the New Securities offered under this Prospectus. Therefore, the New Securities carry no guarantee with respect to the payment of dividends, returns of capital or the market value of those New Securities.
Potential investors should consider that any investment in the Company is highly speculative and should consult their professional advisers before deciding whether to apply for New Securities.
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4 Additional Information
4.1 Rights and Liabilities Attaching to New Shares and Shares on Exercise of New Options
A summary of the rights attaching to New Shares, and to Shares on the Exercise of New Options, is detailed below. This summary is qualified by the full terms of the Constitution (a full copy of the Constitution is available from the Company on request free of charge) and does not purport to be exhaustive or to constitute a definitive statement of the rights and liabilities of Shareholders. These rights and liabilities can involve complex questions of law arising from an interaction of the Constitution with statutory and common law requirements. For a Shareholder to obtain a definitive assessment of the rights and liabilities that attach to New Shares, or to Shares on the Exercise of New Options, in any specific circumstances, the Shareholder should seek legal advice.
(a) General Meetings
Shareholders are entitled to be present in person, or by proxy, attorney or representative to attend and vote at general meetings of the Company.
Shareholders may requisition meetings in accordance with section 249D of the Corporations Act and the Constitution.
(b) Voting Rights
Subject to any rights or restrictions for the time being attached to any class or classes of Shares, at general meetings of Shareholders or classes of Shareholders:
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(i) each Shareholder entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy, attorney or representative;
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(ii) on a show of hands, every person present who is a Shareholder or a proxy, attorney or representative of a Shareholder has one vote; and
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(iii) on a poll, every person present who is a Shareholder or a proxy, attorney or representative of a Shareholder shall, in respect of each fully paid Share held by him, or in respect of which he is appointed a proxy, attorney or representative, have one vote for the Share, but in respect of partly paid Shares shall have such number of votes as bears the same proportion to the total of such Shares registered in the Shareholder's name as the amount paid (not credited) bears to the total amounts paid and payable (excluding amounts credited).
(c) Dividend Rights
- The Directors may from time to time declare and pay or credit a dividend in accordance with the Corporations Act. Subject to any special right as to dividends attaching to a Share, all dividends will be declared and paid according to the proportion which the amount paid on the Share is to the total amount payable in respect of the Shares (but any amount paid during the period in respect of which a dividend is declared only entitles the Shareholder to an apportioned amount of that dividend as from the date of payment). The Directors may from time to time pay or credit to the Shareholders such interim dividends as they may determine. No dividends shall be payable except out of profits. A determination by the Directors as to the profits of the Company shall be conclusive. No dividend shall carry interest as against the Company.
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(d) Winding-up
If the Company is wound up, the liquidator may, with the authority of a special resolution of the Company, divide among the Shareholders in kind the whole or any part of the property of the Company, and may for that purpose set such value as he considers fair upon any property to be so divided, and may determine how the division is to be carried out as between the Shareholders or different classes of Shareholders.
The liquidator may, with the authority of a special resolution of the Company, vest the whole or any part of any such property in trustees upon such trusts for the benefit of the contributories as the liquidator thinks fit, but so that no Shareholder is compelled to accept any Shares or other securities in respect of which there is any liability.
(e) Shareholder Liability
As the New Shares issued under the Offer detailed in this Prospectus are fully paid Shares, they are not subject to any calls for money by the Directors and will therefore not become liable for forfeiture.
(f) Transfer of Shares
Generally, Shares are freely transferable, subject to formal requirements, the registration of the transfer not resulting in a contravention of, or failure to observe the provisions of, a law of Australia and the transfer not being in breach of the Corporations Act or the Listing Rules.
(g) Variation of Rights
Pursuant to section 246B of the Corporations Act, the Company may, with the sanction of a special resolution passed at a meeting of Shareholders, vary or abrogate the rights attaching to Shares.
If at any time the share capital is divided into different classes of Shares, the rights attached to any class (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of the Shares of that class), whether or not the Company is being wound up, may be varied or abrogated with the consent in writing of the holders of three-quarters of the issued Shares of that class, or if authorised by a special resolution passed at a separate meeting of the holders of the Shares of that class.
(h) Alteration of Constitution
The Constitution can only be amended by a special resolution passed by at least three quarters of Shareholders present and voting at the general meeting. In addition, at least 28 days written notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution must be given.
4.2 Terms and Conditions of New Options
The terms and conditions of the New Options are as follows:
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(a) ( Entitlement ): Subject to adjustment in accordance with these terms and conditions, each New Option gives the holder the right to subscribe for one (1) new Share upon exercise of the New Option in accordance with Section 4.2(g) on or prior to the Expiry Date.
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(b) ( Issue Price ): No cash consideration is payable for the issue of the New Options.
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(c) ( Expiry Date ): The New Options will expire at 5.00pm (AWST) on the date that is two (2) years from the date of issue. Any New Options not exercised before the Expiry Date will automatically lapse on the Expiry Date.
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(d) ( Exercise Price ): The amount payable upon exercise of each New Option is $0.58 per New Option.
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(e) ( Exercise Period ): A New Option is exercisable at any time after the date of issue and on or prior to the Expiry Date, provided that exercise occurs on a Trading Day (an Exercise Day ).
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(f) ( Exercise ): An Option Holder may exercise their New Options by lodging with the Company, before the Expiry Date:
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(i) a written notice of exercise of New Options for each New Option being exercised; and
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(ii) electronic funds transfer or BPAY® (if you are the holder of an account with an Australian financial institution that supports BPAY® transactions) for the Exercise Price for each New Option being exercised.
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(g) ( Exercise Notice ): New Options may be exercised by notice in writing to the Company in the manner specified in the Options Exercise Form and payment of the Exercise Price for each New Option being exercised in Australian currency by electronic funds transfer or other means of payment acceptable to the Company. An Options Exercise Form is irrevocable. An Options Exercise Form is only effective when the Company has received the full amount of the Exercise Price in cleared funds ( Exercise Date ).
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(h) ( Partial exercise ) The New Options held by each Option Holder may be exercised in whole or in part, and if exercised in part, at least 1,000 New Options must be exercised on each occasion (unless fewer than 1,000 New Options are held, in which case all need to be exercised).
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(i) ( Timing of issue of Shares on exercise ): Within 10 Trading Days after the Exercise Date, the Company will:
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(i) allot and issue the number of Shares required under these terms and conditions in respect of the number of New Options specified in the Options Exercise Form and for which cleared funds have been received by the Company; and
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(ii) if admitted to the official list of ASX at the time, apply for official quotation on ASX of Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of the New Options.
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(j) ( Transferability ): The New Options are not transferable, except with the prior written approval of the Company.
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(k) ( Ranking of Shares ): All Shares allotted upon the exercise of New Options will upon allotment be fully paid and rank equally in all respects with other Shares of the Company on issue.
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(l) ( Quotation ): The Company will not apply for quotation of the New Options on ASX.
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(m) ( Quotation of Shares on exercise ): If admitted to the official list of ASX at the time, application will be made by the Company to ASX for quotation of the Shares issued upon the exercise of the New Options in accordance with the Listing Rules.
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(n) ( Reorganisation ): If at any time the issued capital of the Company is reorganised, the rights of a holder of New Options may be varied to comply with the Corporations Act and the Listing Rules which apply to the reorganisation at the time of the reorganisation.
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(o) ( Participating rights ): There are no participating rights or entitlements inherent in the New Options (including that the New Options will carry no rights to vote at a meeting of Shareholders, and no rights to dividends) and holders will not be entitled to participate in new issues of capital offered to Shareholders during the currency of the New Options without exercising the New Options.
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(p) ( Adjustment for bonus issues of Shares ): If the Company makes a bonus issue of Shares or other securities to existing Shareholders (other than an issue in lieu or in satisfaction of dividends or by way of dividend reinvestment):
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(i) the number of Shares which must be issued on the exercise of a New Option will be increased by the number of Shares which the Option Holder would have received if the Option Holder had exercised the New Option before the record date for the bonus issue; and
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(ii) no change will be made to the Exercise Price.
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(q) ( Amendments ): Other than as set out in Section 4.2(p), a New Option does not confer the right to a change in the Exercise Price or a change in the number of underlying securities over which the New Option can be exercised.
4.3 Company is a Disclosing Entity
The Company is a 'disclosing entity' (as defined in section 111AC of the Corporations Act) for the purposes of section 713 of the Corporations Act, and, as such, is subject to regular reporting and disclosure obligations. Specifically, like all listed companies, the Company is required to continuously disclose any information it has to the market which a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or the value of the Company's securities. The New Shares are in the same class as Shares that have been quoted on the official list of the ASX during the three months prior to the issue of this Prospectus.
This Prospectus is a 'transaction specific prospectus' to which the special content rules under section 713 of the Corporations Act apply. That provision allows the issue of a more concise prospectus in relation to an offer of securities, or operation to acquire securities, in a class which has been continuously quoted by ASX in the three months prior to the date of the prospectus. In general terms 'transaction specific prospectuses' are only required to contain information in relation to the effect of the issue of New Securities on the Company and the rights attaching to the New Securities. It is not necessary to include general information in relation to all of the assets and liabilities, the financial position, profits and losses or prospects of the Company.
This Prospectus is intended to be read in conjunction with the publicly available information in relation to the Company which has been notified to ASX and does not include all of the information that would be included in a prospectus for an initial public offering of securities in an entity that is not already listed on a stock exchange. Investors should therefore have regard to the other publicly available information in relation to the Company before making a decision whether or not to invest.
Having taken such precautions and having made such enquires as are reasonable, the Company believes that it has complied with the general and specific requirements of ASX as applicable from time to time throughout the three months before the issue of this Prospectus which required
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the Company to notify ASX of information about specified events or matters as they arise for the purpose of ASX making that information available to the stock market conducted by ASX.
Information that is already in the public domain has not been reported in this Prospectus other than that which is considered necessary to make this Prospectus complete.
The Company, as a disclosing entity under the Corporations Act states that:
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(a) it is subject to regular reporting and disclosure obligations;
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(b) copies of documents lodged with ASIC in relation to the Company (not being documents referred to in section 1274(2)(a) of the Corporations Act) may be obtained from, or inspected at, the offices of ASIC; and
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(c) it will provide a copy of each of the following documents, free of charge, to any person on request between the date of issue of this Prospectus and the Closing Date:
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(i) the Annual Report being the most recent annual financial report of the Company lodged with ASIC before the date of issue of this Prospectus; and
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(ii) any documents used to notify ASX of information relating to the Company in the period from lodgement of the annual financial report referred to in paragraph (i) above until the issue of this Prospectus in accordance with the Listing Rules as referred to in section 674(1) of the Corporations Act.
Copies of documents lodged with the ASIC in relation to the Company may be obtained from, or inspected at an ASIC office (refer to Section 4.4 below).
4.4 Copies of Documents
Copies of documents lodged by the Company in connection with its reporting and disclosure obligations may be obtained from, or inspected at, an office of ASIC. The Company will provide free of charge to any person who requests it during the period of the Offer, a copy of:
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(a) the Half Yearly Report for the period ending 31 December 2024 as lodged with ASX on 14 March 2025;
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(b) the Annual Report for the period ending 30 June 2024 as lodged with ASX on 27 September 2024; and
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(c) the continuous disclosure notices given by the Company to notify ASX of information relating to the Company since the Company lodged its Annual Report and before the date of issue of this Prospectus which are as follows:
| Date Lodged | Subject of Announcement |
|---|---|
| 27 September 2024 | Date of AGM and Closing of Director Nominations |
| 27 September 2024 | ASX Appendix 4G |
| 18 October 2024 | Approval of Mine Exploitation Concession |
| 22 October 2024 | Application for quotation of securities – TLG |
| 23 October 2024 | Notice of Annual General Meeting/ Proxy Form |
| 23 October 2024 | Notice of access – 2024 Annual General Meeting |
| 25 October 2024 | Talga awarded EU Innovation Fund grant for Anode Refinery |
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| Date Lodged | Subject of Announcement |
|---|---|
| 28 October 2024 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 31 October 2024 | Supreme Court dismisses mine environmental appeals |
| 31 October 2024 | Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report |
| 1 November 2024 | Talga to relocate Group CFO role to Europe |
| 1 November 2024 | Talga Investor Webinar |
| 7 November 2024 | Talga Investor Webinar Presentation |
| 8 November 2024 | Talga Investor Webinar Recording |
| 20 November 2024 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 22 November 2024 | AGM Chair's address |
| 22 November 2024 | AGM Presentation |
| 22 November 2024 | 2024 AGM results of meeting |
| 6 December 2024 | Mine exploitation concession update |
| 20 December 2024 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 20 December 2024 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 13 January 2025 | Notification of cessation of securities - TLG |
| 15 January 2025 | Change in directors interest notice |
| 20 January 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 20 January 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 24 January 2025 | Government decision to adopt detailed plan for graphite mine |
| 28 January 2025 | Appointment of Senior European Finance Roles |
| 31 January 2025 | Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report |
| 13 February 2025 | Talga presentation at the Bell Potter Unearthed Conference |
| 17 February 2025 | Talga presentation at the Benchmark World Tour events |
| 19 February 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 19 February 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 24 February 2025 | Talga Investor Webinar |
| 27 February 2025 | Talga agreement with Altilium to secure recycled graphite |
| 5 March 2025 | Talga Investor Webinar Presentation |
| 5 March 2025 | Talga Investor Webinar Recording |
| 11 March 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 13 March 2025 | Presentation at Euroz Hartleys Institutional Conference |
| 13 March 2025 | Notification of cessation of securities - TLG |
| 14 March 2025 | Half Yearly Report and Accounts |
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| Date Lodged | Subject of Announcement |
|---|---|
| 26 March 2025 | Talga graphite mine awarded EU Strategic Project status |
| 28 March 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 1 April 2025 | Notification of cessation of securities - TLG |
| 3 April 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 16 April 2025 | Talga anode refinery now EU Net-Zero Strategic Project |
| 22 April 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 29 April 2025 | Application for quotation of securities - TLG |
| 30 April 2025 | Talga advances Anode Project with Worley LOI for EPCM |
| 30 April 2025 | Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report |
| 1 May 2025 | Talga Investor Webinar |
| 8 May 2025 | Talga Investor Webinar Presentation |
| 12 May 2025 | Talga Investor Webinar Recording |
| 14 May 2025 | Binding Vittangi anode offtake with Nyobolt |
| 19 May 2025 | Trading Halt |
| 21 May 2025 | Talga Group Successfully Raises A$10 million |
| 21 May 2025 | Proposed issue of securities - TLG |
The following documents are available for inspection throughout the period of the Offer during normal business hours at the registered office of the Company at Suite 3.03, Level 3, 46 Colin Street, West Perth WA 6005:
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(a) this Prospectus;
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(b) the Constitution; and
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(c) the consents referred to in Section 4.17 and the consents provided by the Directors to the issue of this Prospectus.
The announcements are also available through the Company's website at www.talgagroup.com.
4.5 Information Excluded from Continuous Disclosure Notices
There is no information which has been excluded from a continuous disclosure notice in accordance with the Listing Rules and which is required to be set out in this Prospectus.
4.6 Determination by ASIC
ASIC has not made a determination that would prevent the Company from relying on section 713 of the Corporations Act in issuing New Securities under this Prospectus.
4.7 Market Price of Shares
The highest and lowest market sale prices of the Shares on ASX during the three months immediately preceding the date of lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC and the respective dates of those sales were:
Highest: $0.475 per Share on 24 April 2025
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Lowest: $0.375 per Share on 7 April 2025
On 27 May 2025 being the last practicable date prior to the date of lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC, the closing market sale price of the Shares on ASX was $0.415 per Share.
4.8 Dividend Policy
The Directors are not able to say when and if dividends will be paid in the future, as the payment of any dividends will depend on the future profitability, financial position and cash requirements of the Company.
4.9
Substantial Shareholders
Based on publicly available information as at the date of this Prospectus, no persons (together with their associates) have a relevant interest in 5% or more of the Shares on issue on completion of the Offer (assuming the Offer is fully subscribed) and Placement.
4.10 Directors' Interests
Except as disclosed in this Prospectus, no Director and no firm in which a Director or proposed director is a partner:
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(a) has any interest nor has had any interest in the last two years prior to the date of this Prospectus in the formation or promotion of the Company, the New Securities offered under this Prospectus or property acquired or proposed to be acquired by the Company in connection with its formation or promotion or the New Securities offered under this Prospectus; or
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(b) has been paid or given or will be paid or given any amount or benefit to induce him or her to become, or to qualify as, a Director, or otherwise for services rendered by him or her in connection with the formation or promotion of the Company or New Securities offered under this Prospectus.
4.11 Directors' Interests in Securities
The Directors' relevant interests in the securities of the Company as at the date of this Prospectus are detailed below:
| Director | Shares | Options | Performance Rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Thompson | 12,888,036 | 1,611,006 | - |
| Mr Terry Stinson | 207,372 | 25,922 | - |
| Mr Grant Mooney | - | - | - |
| Mr Stephen Lowe | 2,107,273 | 263,410 | - |
| Mr Ola Rinnan | - | - | - |
4.12 Remuneration of Directors
The remuneration of executive Directors is determined by the Board, subject to the provisions of any contract between each of them and the Company.
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The Constitution provides that the Directors may be paid for their services as Directors a sum not exceeding such fixed sum per annum as may be determined by the Shareholders in general meetings.
A Director may also be paid fees or other amounts as the Directors determine where a Director performs special duties or otherwise performs services outside the scope of the ordinary duties of a Director. A Director may also be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of their directorship or any special duties.
The Directors' remuneration for the past two financial years is detailed in the below table:
| Director | Financial Year |
Short Term Benefits ($) |
Long Term Benefits (S) |
Superannuation ($) |
Share Based Payments ($) |
Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Thompson |
Ending 30 June 2023 |
$464,727 | $37,641 | $25,296 | $1,652,000 | $2,179,664 |
| Ending 30 June 2024 |
$461,495 | $11,863 | $27,396 | $651,339 | $1,152,093 | |
| Mr Terry Stinson |
Ending 30 June 2023 |
$154,525 | - | $16,225 | $347,000 | $517,750 |
| Ending 30 June 2024 |
$154,525 | - | $16,998 | $156,664 | $328,187 | |
| Mr Grant Mooney |
Ending 30 June 2023 |
$73,151 | - | $7,681 | $289,167 | $369,999 |
| Ending 30 June 2024 |
$73,151 | - | $8,047 | $130,554 | $211,752 | |
| Mr Stephen Lowe |
Ending 30 June 2023 |
$73,151 | - | $7,681 | $289,167 | $369,999 |
| Ending 30 June 2024 |
$73,151 | - | $8,047 | $130,554 | $211,752 | |
| Mr Ola Rinnan |
Ending 30 June 2023 |
$95,832 | - | - | $289,167 | $384,999 |
| Ending 30 June 2024 |
$108,511 | - | - | $130,554 | $239,065 |
4.13 Related party transactions
There are no related party transactions involved in the Offer that are not otherwise detailed in this Prospectus.
4.14 Interests of Other Persons
Except as disclosed in this Prospectus, no expert, promoter or other person named in this Prospectus as performing a function in a professional, advisory or other capacity:
- (a) Has any interest nor has had any interest in the last two years prior to the date of this Prospectus in the formation or promotion of the Company, the New Securities offered
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under this Prospectus, or property acquired or proposed to be acquired by the Company in connection with its formation or promotion or the New Securities offered under this Prospectus; or
- (b) has been paid or given or will be paid or given any amount or benefit in connection with the formation or promotion of the Company or the New Securities offered under this Prospectus.
Allens will be paid fees of approximately $50,000 (plus GST) in relation to the preparation of this Prospectus.
Automic Pty Ltd has been appointed to conduct the Company's share registry functions and to provide administrative services in respect of the issue of the New Securities under the Offer, and will be paid for these services on standard industry terms and conditions.
4.15 Expenses of the Offer
The estimated expenses of the Offer are detailed below:
| Estimated expenses of the Offer | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| ASIC lodgement fee | 3,206 |
| ASX quotation fee | 25,686 |
| Legal fees | 50,000 |
| Lead Manager and Broker Fees | 465,000 |
| TOTAL | 543,892 |
4.16 ASIC Instruments
The Offer is made pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Exposure Period) Instrument 2016/74 which exempts the Company from complying with section 727(3) of the Corporations Act to the extent that section prohibits the Company from issuing Options in the seven-day period after the date of lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC.
4.17 Consents
Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act imposes a liability regime on the Company (as the offeror of New Securities under this Prospectus), the Directors, any persons named in the Prospectus with their consent having made a statement in the Prospectus and persons involved in a contravention in relation to the Prospectus, with regard to misleading and deceptive statements made in the Prospectus. Although the Company bears primary responsibility for the Prospectus, the other parties involved in the preparation of the Prospectus can also be responsible for certain statements made in it.
Each of the parties referred to in this Section:
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(a) has not authorised or caused the issue of this Prospectus or the making of the Offer;
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(b) does not make, or purport to make, any statement in this Prospectus other than those referred to in this Section; and
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(c) in light of the above, only to the maximum extent permitted by law, expressly disclaim and take no responsibility for any part of this Prospectus other than a reference to its name
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and a statement included in this Prospectus with the consent of that party as specified in this Section.
Allens has given its written consent to being named as the solicitors to the Company in this Prospectus. Allens has not withdrawn its consent prior to the lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC.
Euroz has given its written consent to being named as the Lead Manager and bookrunner to the Placement. Euroz has not withdrawn its consent prior to the lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC.
Each of the Directors has given their written consent to being named in this Prospectus in the context in which they are named and have not withdrawn their consent prior to lodgement with ASIC of this Prospectus.
4.18 Authorisation
This Prospectus is authorised by each of the Directors.
This Prospectus is signed for and on behalf of Company by:
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Mr Mark Thompson
Managing Director
28 May 2025
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5 Glossary
These definitions are provided to assist persons in understanding some of the expressions used in this Prospectus.
$ means Australian dollars.
Acceptance means a valid acceptance of New Shares and, if applicable, New Options under the Offer made pursuant to this Prospectus.
Allotment Date has the meaning given in Section 1.8.
Annual Report means the annual financial report of the Company for the period ending 30 June 2024 as lodged with ASX on 27 September 2024.
Applicant means a person who submits an Application.
Application means a valid application for New Shares and, if applicable, New Options under the Offer made on a Confirmation Letter.
Application Monies means application monies for New Shares received by the Company from an Applicant.
ASIC means Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
ASX means ASX Limited (ACN 008 624 691) and where the context permits the Australian Securities Exchange operated by ASX Limited.
AWST means Western Standard Time, being the time in Perth, Western Australia.
Board means the Board of Directors of the Company as constituted from time to time.
Chair's List Proceeds means any Proceeds raised from certain investors notified by the Company to Euroz Hartleys as being included on the Chair's list.
CHESS means ASX Clearing House Electronic Sub-register System.
Closing Date has the meaning given in Section 1.6.
Company or Talga means Talga Group Ltd (ACN 138 405 419).
Confirmation Letter means a confirmation letter to be provided by the Lead Manager, substantially in the form provided in the Master ECM Terms (as posted on the website of the Australian Financial Markets Association), to be sent to, and to be signed by each Unrelated Placement Investor confirming its participation in the Placement.
Constitution means the constitution of the Company as at the date of this Prospectus.
Corporations Act means Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) .
Directors means the directors of the Company as at the date of this Prospectus.
Euroz Hartleys means Euroz Hartleys Limited (ACN 104 195 057).
FMC Act has the meaning given in Section 1.13(a).
FPO has the meaning given in Section 1.13(f).
Half Yearly Report means the half yearly report of the Company for the period ending 31 December 2024 as lodged with ASX on 14 March 2025.
Issuer Sponsored means securities issued by an issuer that are held in uncertificated form without the holder entering into a sponsorship agreement with a broker or without the holder being admitted as an institutional participant in CHESS.
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Lead Manager means Euroz Hartleys.
Lead Manager Mandate has the meaning given in Section 1.5.
Listing Rules means the official listing rules of ASX as amended or replaced from time to time, except to the extent of any express written waiver by ASX.
New Options has the meaning given in Section 1.1.
New Securities means New Shares and New Options.
New Shares has the meaning given in Section 1.1.
Offer means the offer pursuant to this Prospectus of:
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(a) up to 24,632,272 New Shares to Unrelated Placement Investors at the Offer Price of $0.40 per New Share to raise up to $9,852,909 million (before costs) under the Placement; and
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(b) up to 8,210,757 New Options to Unrelated Placement Investors on the basis of one (1) New Option for every three (3) New Shares subscribed for under the Placement.
Offer Price means $0.40 per New Share.
Official Quotation means official quotation by ASX in accordance with the Listing Rules.
Option Holder means a registered holder of a New Option.
Placement has the meaning given in Section 1.1.
Placement Announcement means the Company's announcement of the Placement released on 21 May 2025.
Placement Investors means Unrelated Placement Investors and the Related Party Investors.
Placement Options has the meaning given in Section 1.1.
Placement Shares has the meaning given in Section 1.1.
Proceeds means the gross amount raised under the Offer.
Prospectus means this prospectus dated 28 May 2025.
Related Party Investors means Directors Mr Mark Thompson, Mr Terry Stinson, Mr Grant Mooney, Mr Stephen Lowe, and Mr Ola Rinnan.
Section means a section of this Prospectus.
SFA has the meaning given in Section 1.13(c).
SFO has the meaning given in Section 1.13(b).
Share means a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company.
Shareholder means a holder of Shares.
Unrelated Placement Investors means an institutional, sophisticated or professional investor that is eligible to apply for New Securities under the Placement and which is:
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(a) if it (or any person for whom it is acting) is in Australia , a person who does not require disclosure pursuant to section 708 of the Corporations Act;
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(b) if it (or any person for whom it is acting) is in New Zealand , a person who (i) is an investment business within the meaning of clause 37 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act, (ii) meets the investment activity criteria specified in clause 38 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act, (iii) is large within the meaning of clause 39 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act, (iv) is a
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government agency within the meaning of clause 40 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act or (v) is an eligible investor within the meaning of clause 41 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act (and, if an eligible investor, have provided the necessary certification);
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(c) if it (or any person for whom it is acting) is in Hong Kong , a person who is a “professional investor” (as defined in the SFO and any rules made under that ordinance);
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(d) if it (or any person for whom it is acting) is in Singapore , a person who is an “institutional investor” or an “accredited investor” (as such terms are defined in the SFA);
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(e) if it (or any person for whom it is acting) is in Switzerland , a person who is a “professional client” (as defined in the Swiss Financial Services Act);
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(f) if it (or any person for whom it is acting) is in the Provinces of British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec , a person who is (i) an “accredited investor” (as defined in National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions) and (ii) “permitted client” (as defined in National Instrument 31-103 – Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations) if a lead manager offering the New Securities in Canada is relying upon the international dealer exemption under NI 31-103; or
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(g) if it (or any person for whom it is acting) is in the United Kingdom , a person who is a “qualified investor” within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the UK Prospectus Regulation or a person (i) who has professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) (investment professionals) of the FPO, (ii) who falls within the categories of persons referred to in Article 49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) of the FPO or (iii) to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated.
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