Gelum Resources issues shares for debt, plans rollback

Executive Summary

• Gelum Resources completed a share‑for‑debt transaction, issuing 14,887,958 common shares at a deemed price of $0.05 per share to settle creditor debt and loans totaling $744,397.87.
• The company announced a 1‑for‑4 reverse stock split, which will reduce the total number of outstanding common shares to approximately 15,494,319 after consolidation.
• Shareholder approval is not required; the consolidation is intended to facilitate future capital raises and maintain compliance with Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) listing requirements.

Key Details

• Share‑for‑Debt Settlement: 14,887,958 common shares issued at a deemed price of $0.05 per share, satisfying $744,397.87 of creditor debt and loans.
• Related Party Transactions: Shares were issued to insiders (Hendrik van Alphen, Sead Hamzagic, Marla Ritchie) under MI 61‑101 exemptions; fair market value does not exceed 25 % of Gelum’s market capitalization.
• Reverse Split Plan: Consolidation on a 1:4 basis will result in approximately 15,494,319 issued and outstanding common shares post‑consolidation.
• Regulatory Notes: No shareholder approval required per CSE policies and the company’s articles; consolidation subject to CSE review and approval.
• Future Capital Strategy: Board determined the reverse split is necessary to raise capital for new projects, working capital, and to meet CSE listing requirements.
• Post‑Consolidation Changes: New CUSIP/ISIN will be obtained; a transmittal process will be conducted for registered shareholders after the effective date.

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