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Financings

Zefiro Methane Improves Balance Sheet with Shares for Debt Settlements

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 27, 2026 · 17:31 ZEFI · 0.4 ZEFIRO METHANE CORP.
ZEFI · Price

Executive Summary

  • Zefiro Methane Corp. entered into debt settlement agreements with two creditors, eliminating CAD $674,846 of outstanding debt at a conversion price of $0.44 per common share.
  • The settlements will result in the issuance of 1,533,741 new common shares to the creditors and an additional related‑party issuance to Catherine Flax, bringing her total holdings to 8,630,325 shares.
  • The transaction is expected to strengthen Zefiro’s balance sheet by reducing overall debt obligations; classified as a material positive development.

Key Details

  • Debt Eliminated: CAD $674,846.
  • Conversion Price: $0.44 CAD per common share.
  • Equity Issuance to Creditors: 1,533,741 common shares issued in exchange for the debt.
  • Related‑Party Transaction: Catherine Flax settled USD $468,000 under a promissory note dated September 1, 2023; received additional Debt Shares, raising her total holdings to 8,630,325 common shares.
  • Regulatory Hold Period: All shares issued in the settlement are subject to a statutory four‑month and one‑day hold period per CBOE Canada Exchange rules.
  • Board Approval: Transaction approved by the board of directors; Ms. Flax abstained from deliberations and voting on matters relating to her own participation.
  • Exemptions Relied Upon: MI 61‑101 exemptions under subsections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a), as the fair market value of the related‑party portion did not exceed 25% of Zefiro’s market capitalization.
  • Material Change Reporting: No material change report filed 21 days prior because settlement occurred shortly before closing.

Notable Quotes

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