Kinetic Development Group Limited (Kinetic Dev) has agreed to place 169.51 million new shares at HK$1.85 each, raising gross proceeds of HK$313.60 million. The placement price represents a 12.74% discount to the 3 June 2026 closing price of HK$2.12, a 7.78% discount to the five-day average of HK$2.01 and a 3.95% discount to the ten-day average of HK$1.93.
The new shares equal 2.01% of Kinetic Dev’s existing share capital and 1.97% of the enlarged share base, taking total issued shares to 8.60 billion upon completion. Shares will be issued under the company’s existing general mandate; no additional shareholder approval is required.
Net proceeds after fees are estimated at HK$309.30 million, or HK$1.82 per share. The funds are earmarked for: • Mining and transportation procurement for the South African subsidiary – HK$101.90 million (32.94%) • Working-capital support for 51%-owned MC Mining Limited – HK$78.40 million (25.34%) • Equipment and operating expenses for the Sierra Leone rutile project – HK$78.40 million (25.34%) • General working capital for other developments and corporate needs – HK$50.70 million (16.38%)
Post-placement, major shareholder King Lok Holdings Limited will retain 61.72% of the enlarged share capital versus 62.96% pre-deal, while public float will rise by 1.97%. No placee is expected to become a substantial shareholder.
Completion is targeted for 11 June 2026, subject to Stock Exchange approval for listing of the new shares and other customary conditions outlined in the placing agreement. The company has agreed to a 90-day lock-up on further equity issuances without the placing agent’s consent.
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