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Financings Material +

Aero Energy, Urano Energy and Pegasus Resources Announce Upsize of Financing to $11.5 Million

Aero Energy pivots to U.S. production potential through three-way merger and upsized $11.5M financing

Executive Summary

The most recent news (March 4, 2026) announces an upsize of a previously announced financing to $11.5 million (from $6 million) in connection with a three-way merger between Aero Energy, Urano Energy Corp., and Pegasus Resources Inc. The combined entity will be renamed Manhattan Uranium Discovery Corp. (TSXV: MANU). The financing consists of subscription receipts priced at $0.40, which convert into one share and one warrant (exercisable at $0.60 for two years) upon the closing of the merger, expected in late May 2026.

Material Impact
  • Material - Positive: While the merger itself was the "Game Changer," the ability to nearly double the concurrent financing to $11.5M in a volatile sector is a strong signal of institutional/sophisticated investor appetite.
  • Strategic Shift: The company is transitioning from a junior explorer focused on the Athabasca Basin (Saskatchewan) to a diversified North American player with 15 past-producing mines in the U.S. (I-70 Project, Uravan Belt).
  • De-risking: The $11.5M provides a significant cash cushion to repay the Urano Bridge Loan and fund aggressive drilling in both the U.S. and Canada, moving away from the "hand-to-mouth" existence seen in the October 2025 financials ($102k cash).
  • Dilution vs. Scale: The 10:1 share consolidation in late 2025 cleared the way for this $0.40 financing. While dilutive, it creates a vehicle with enough scale to attract larger market participants.
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Company Overview

Aero Energy (formerly Angold Resources) has historically focused on the Athabasca Basin. Its flagship has been the Murmac Uranium Project (option to earn 70%), located near Uranium City, Saskatchewan. Following the merger, the flagship will likely shift to a "hub and spoke" model including the Apex Property (Nevada) and the I-70 Uranium Project (U.S.), targeting near-term production potential alongside high-grade Canadian exploration.

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