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Lite Access closes acquisition, changes name to Ironman

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Executive Summary

  • Lite Access Technologies Inc. has completed the acquisition of 1097195 B.C. Ltd. and Ironman Directional Drilling U.S. Inc., concurrently changing its name to Ironman International Ltd.
  • The transaction consideration consists of approximately 85.4 million common shares, $6 million in cash, and a $14 million working capital adjustment, all payable over a 60-month period.
  • Mike Irmen becomes the new CEO, and the company's shares will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol IMI on October 1, 2025.

Key Details

  • Transaction Structure: Acquisition of 1097195 B.C. Ltd. and Ironman Directional Drilling U.S. Inc. pursuant to a definitive share exchange agreement dated Dec. 7, 2024, as amended.
  • Equity Consideration: Issuance of an aggregate of 85,392,538 common shares to Ironman shareholders.
    • 38,426,642 shares to Michael Irmen.
    • 283,158 shares to Denise Irmen.
    • 38,143,484 shares to 599837 B.C. Ltd.
    • 8,539,254 shares to Bob Scott.
  • Cash Consideration: Aggregate payment of $6 million to Ironman shareholders, payable in equal annual installments of $1.2 million commencing 12 months from closing.
  • Working Capital Adjustment: Approximately $14 million payable in equal annual installments commencing 12 months from closing.
    • Interest accrues at 8% per annum, compounded monthly, on the working capital adjustment payments.
  • Security: The company entered into guarantees, general security agreements, and share pledge agreements in favor of the Ironman shareholders to secure the cash and working capital payments.
  • Lock-Up Agreement:
    • 10% of consideration shares released upon closing.
    • 15% released every six months thereafter.
  • Management Changes:
    • Mike Irmen appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
    • New Directors appointed: Bob Scott, Jason Earl, and Calvin Irmen.
    • Mark Tommasi (CEO) and Alex McAulay (Director) resigned.
    • Linda Han remains Chief Financial Officer.
  • Shareholder Approval: Approved on Sept. 5, 2025, pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101.
  • Early Warning Disclosure: Mike Irmen’s ownership increased from 0.92% (non-diluted) to 46.12% (non-diluted) immediately after completion.
  • Trading Information: Common shares will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under symbol IMI on Oct. 1, 2025.
  • Company Profile: Ironman Directional Drilling is a leader in trenchless industry services (horizontal directional drilling) for telecom, electrical, water, sewer, oil and gas, and geothermal sectors in Western Canada.

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