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CoTec Holdings Corp. Announces Partial Settlement and Amendment and Restatement of Convertible Loan Facilities

CoTec Holdings Secures Debt Extension Amidst Operational Milestones, Shares Diluted at Discount

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 30, 2026 · 09:20 CTH · 1.33 CoTec Holdings Corp.

Executive Summary

Debt Restructuring: On April 30, 2026, CoTec announced a partial settlement of its convertible loan facilities with Kings Chapel International Limited and Epic Capital Management Inc. $2.6 million was repaid via issuance of 2,260,869 common shares at $1.15 per share.
Loan Amendment: The remaining $4 million portion of the original $6.6 million facility was amended into two new components ($3M Kings Chapel, $1M Epic Capital) with a maturity date extended to December 31, 2028.
New Terms: New loans carry a 10% annual interest rate, 2.5% stand-by fee on undrawn amounts, and a conversion price of $1.33 per share. Lenders receive warrants equal to 50% of principal drawn divided by the conversion price.
Related Party Transaction: Kings Chapel ownership increased from ~37.42% to 38.18%. CEO Julian Treger is a beneficiary of a family trust associated with Kings Chapel, triggering an Early Warning Disclosure.
FY 2025 Financials: The company reported a net loss of $19.2 million for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2025. Cash used in operating activities was $5.0 million.
Operational Progress: HyProMag USA capacity expanded to 1,552 MTPA total payable capacity. MagIron completed acquisition of Reynolds Pellet Plant and secured new mining leases. Lac Jeannine project engaged BBA Inc. for Feasibility Study.

Material Impact

Liquidity Stability: The amendment extends debt maturity from the original term to December 31, 2028, significantly reducing near-term refinancing risk and providing operational runway through mid-to-late 2027.
Dilution Impact: Issuing shares at $1.15 per share to settle debt represents a discount to the current market price of ~$1.33. This is dilutive to existing shareholders but necessary to avoid cash outflow for debt service.
Operational Validation: The news confirms execution on previously announced milestones (HyProMag Germany opening, MagIron DFS) which were expected based on historical news flow from late 2025 and early 2026.
Financial Health: While the $19.2 million net loss is substantial, it aligns with a development-stage company investing heavily in infrastructure (HyProMag USA, Lac Jeannine). The cash position remains supported by recent warrant exercises ($19.9M) and equity offerings ($13.5M).
Related Party Concern: The increase in Kings Chapel ownership to 38.18% via debt settlement requires monitoring for potential conflicts of interest or preferential treatment, though the terms appear market-aligned with the $1.33 conversion price on new loans.

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Company Overview

CoTec Holdings Corp.: A strategic materials company focused on rare earth magnet recycling and iron ore tailings recovery.
Flagship Project: HyProMag USA, a joint venture with Mkango Resources (50/50 ownership structure via Maginito). The Texas Hub aims to recycle rare earth magnets from end-of-life electronics for the U.S. market.
Secondary Projects: Lac Jeannine Iron Tailings Project in Quebec (100% interest) and MagIron LLC investment (16.5% interest) focusing on restarting iron ore pellet plants in Minnesota/Indiana.
Technology: Proprietary Hydrogen Processing of Magnet Scrap (HPMS) technology licensed from the University of Birmingham, combined with Inserma pre-processing units for HDDs.

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