Argent Minerals (ASX:ARD) has announced the results of its recent financial initiatives aimed at raising capital. The company successfully raised $124,644 before costs through its Entitlement Offer and Priority Option Offer, as detailed in the Prospectus lodged on November 21, 2024. Both offers closed on December 10, 2024.
Argent Minerals has made a strategic move to enhance its financial standing through an Entitlement Offer and a Priority Option Offer. The Entitlement Offer provided one New Option for every ten shares held, with a potential raise of $144,564. Concurrently, the Priority Option Offer allowed ARDO option holders to receive one New Option per ARDO option, aiming to raise $143,500. Collectively, these offers successfully raised $124,644 before costs, although they left a shortfall of 163,420,036 New Options. Argent Minerals has secured commitments to address this shortfall. The issuance of New Options is scheduled for December 17, 2024, along with the necessary filings for quotation. The company's efforts demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a robust capital structure while engaging its shareholders in financial growth opportunities.
We are pleased with the support received from our security holders and are committed to completing the shortfall issue. The funds raised will contribute to strengthening our capital structure and support future company initiatives.