CN Energy enters framework agreement for acquisition of Blessing Logistics

CN Energy (CNEY) announced that it entered into a framework agreement with the shareholders of Blessing Logistics, regarding a potential acquisition transaction. Pursuant to the framework agreement, the parties have agreed to negotiate toward a definitive share purchase agreement to which CN Energy would acquire approximately 82% of the equity interests in Blessing Logistics, representing equity with voting rights, in consideration for the issuance of the company’s Class A ordinary shares. The aggregate value of consideration is currently expected to be approximately $2M, based on assumptions to be agreed by the parties, and is subject to change based on, among other things, due diligence results, final valuation, market conditions, and the terms of the definitive agreement. If the parties do not enter into a definitive share purchase agreement within 60 days following the execution date of the framework agreement, either party may terminate the framework agreement upon written notice. Founded in 2015, Blessing Logistics is an oil trading company registered with the Alberta Energy Regulator. Blessing Logistics is primarily engaged in oil trading and the export of crude oil and bitumen in Canada. The company believes that if completed, this proposed transaction could represent an important step in CN Energy’s expansion into the energy sector, and its business development in the North American market. If the proposed transaction is consummated, CN Energy currently plans to use Blessing Logistics as a platform to pursue oil trading and related upstream investment opportunities. The completion of the proposed transaction is subject to, among other things, the negotiation and execution of a definitive acquisition agreement, the satisfactions of customary closing conditions, and applicable regulatory and corporate approvals.