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M&A / Property

Victory Opportunities files amended filing statement

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Executive Summary

  • Victory Opportunities 1 Corp. filed an amended filing statement with the TSX Venture Exchange regarding its qualifying transaction to acquire Excalibur Metals Corp., effective August 28, 2025.
  • The transaction terms have been materially updated, including a change in CEO (John Gilbert replacing Mark Morabito) and a restructuring of the concurrent private placement financing.
  • Closing of the qualifying transaction is expected on or about August 29, 2025, after which the entity will continue as Excalibur Metals Corp. trading under the symbol EXCL.

Key Details

  • Transaction Structure: Victory Opportunities 1 Corp. is acquiring all issued and outstanding securities of Excalibur Metals Corp.
  • Management Changes:
    • John Gilbert replaces Mark Morabito as Chief Executive Officer of the resulting issuer.
    • Mark Morabito remains as a director and Executive Chairman, and is appointed Chair of the Board of Directors.
    • John Gilbert’s background includes mineral exploration since 2008, most recently as VP of Exploration and Corporate Development for Silver Range Resources Ltd.
  • Financing Restructuring:
    • The concurrent non-brokered private placement of subscription receipts has been restructured: each receipt converts into one Excalibur common share at a price of 15 cents.
    • Minimum and maximum offering amounts for this tranche remain $1.5 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
  • Additional Financing:
    • An additional non-brokered private placement of up to 1,566,666 common shares of Victory Opportunities 1 Corp. may be completed prior to closing.
    • Price: 15 cents per share.
    • Aggregate gross proceeds: Up to $235,000.
  • Financial Statements:
    • Victory Opportunities 1 Corp.: Audited financial statements and MD&A for the year ended June 30, 2025.
    • Excalibur Metals Corp.: Audited financial statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024; and reviewed interim financial statements and MD&A for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
  • Closing Conditions & Timeline:
    • Subject to final exchange approval and satisfaction of customary closing conditions (including public distribution requirements).
    • Expected closing date: On or about August 29, 2025.
    • Post-closing name: Excalibur Metals Corp.
    • Post-closing ticker: EXCL.
  • Trading Status: Shares are currently halted from trading and will remain halted until the issuance of a final exchange bulletin disclosing the resumption of trading.

Notable Quotes

  • No direct quotes from executives were included in the text of the release.
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