Contango secures £5m premium subscription to clear debt and bolster Muchesu growth

An update from Contango Holdings Plc ( (GB:CGO) ) is now available.

Contango Holdings has received a conditional proposal from Muchesu mine operator Pacific Goal Investments and major shareholder Huo Investments to subscribe for about £5m of new shares at 1.11p, a 39% premium to the market price. The strategic placement, which would give the two investors roughly 50% of the enlarged equity, is intended to recapitalise the business and repay all outstanding debt, leaving Contango debt free and better positioned to distribute dividends as royalty income from Muchesu grows.

Following the transaction, subject to shareholder approval and a waiver of Rule 9 of the UK Takeover Code, PGI would become the largest shareholder with a 29.7% stake, while Huo would lift its holding to 20.4%. Management said the move aligns long-term partners with existing investors and underpins a planned period of growth and expansion at the Zimbabwe coal operation.

More about Contango Holdings Plc

Contango Holdings PLC is a resources company focused on unlocking value from the +2 billion tonne Muchesu thermal coal project in Zimbabwe. The company’s strategy centres on generating royalty income from coal production at Muchesu, with an eye to returning cash to shareholders as the project scales.

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