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Published on 10/13/2015 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Marengo may sell $14 million of convertibles through private placement

Zero-coupon convertible debentures sold to Sentient Executive GP IV

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 13 – Marengo Mining Ltd. said it arranged a $14 million private placement of 0% convertible debentures with Sentient Executive GP IV, Ltd. The convertibles will be issued in two tranches of $7 million each.

The convertibles are due on Dec. 31, 2017 and initially may be converted to common stock at C$0.45 per share.

Proceeds will be used for drilling and exploration work, the company's operations in Papua New Guinea, working capital and general corporate purposes.

“This financing allows Marengo to continue the budgeted work programs for the company's Yandera and La Cobota Projects and potentially pursue other base metal opportunities globally,” president and chief executive officer Pieter Britz said in a press release.

The Perth, Australia, and Papua New Guinea, company explores and develops copper, gold and molybdenum properties.

Issuer:Marengo Mining Ltd.
Issue:Convertible debentures
Amount:$14 million
Maturity:Dec. 31, 2017
Coupon:None
Conversion price:C$0.45
Warrants:No
Agent:Sentient Executive GP IV, Ltd.
Pricing date:Oct. 13
Settlement date:Nov. 13 (for $7 million)
Stock symbol:Toronto: MRN
Stock price:C$0.01 at close Oct. 9
Market capitalization:C$5.69 million

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