IN BRIEF: Vela Technologies backs Hamak Gold in non-tech foray
Vela Technologies PLC - early stage-focused technology investor - Enters into transferable unsecured convertible loan note agreement with Liberia-focused gold exploration and development company Hamak Gold Ltd. Hamak to issue Vela GBP300,000 of Hamak unsecured convertible loan notes, at interest rate of 10% per year, redeemable in July 2026. Accrued interest to be paid upon maturity or conversion. Notes may be converted with accrued interest into Hamak shares at the lower of a 25% discount to the volume weighted share price five days before conversion, or at 3.00 pence per share. As part of agreement, Vela will issue 2.42 billion shares to Hamak at 0.012 pence each, a 7.6% premium on Vela's July 16 share price. Vela may not submit a conversion notice for six months after signing. Hamak to redeem GBP75,000 of the notes through monthly cash payments between GBP10,000 and GBP25,000 with first payment due July 31. Read More