ternational Zeolite Receives Approval to Share Purchase Agreement with Ichanna Indo-Can Zeolite Private Limited
Vancouver, British Columbia (FSCwire) - International Zeolite Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX.V:IZ) (OTCQB: IZCFF) (FSE: ZEON), an international marketer and supplier of natural zeolite and zeolite-infused products, is pleased to announce that it has received TSX Venture Exchange approval to a binding agreement (“Agreement”) to acquire 55% (“Share Acquisition”) of the outstanding share capital of Ichaana Indo-Can Zeolite Private Limited (“Ichaana”), an Indian company focused on introducing various products of natural zeolite to the Indian agriculture and farming sectors. Under the Agreement, Ichaana will attempt to secure all federal, state and municipal certifications, permits and clearances the (“Permits”) to enable International Zeolite Corp.’s natural zeolite and zeolite products to be used in Indian agriculture, farming, horticulture, poultry, organic farming as well as water pollution treatment applications.
Ichaana will also undertake to secure an initial offtake agreement for the purchase of a minimum of 30,000 metric tonnes of bulk natural zeolite to be supplied by International Zeolite Corp. (“Offtake Agreement”). Prior to the execution of a definitive agreement and the closing of the Share Acquisition transaction, both the Offtake Agreement and the Permits must be finalized. Under the terms of the Agreement, International Zeolite will also be granted a right of first refusal to acquire the remaining 45% interest in Ichaana.
Subject to Ichanna obtaining all Permits in India and securing the Offtake Agreement, and subject to regulatory approval, as consideration for the Share Acquisition the Company will issue to certain shareholders of Ichanna (“Vending Shareholders”) CDN$1,150,000 of common shares of the Company, priced at CDN$0.38, totalling 3,026,316 common shares of the Company (“IZ Shares”). The IZ Shares will be subject to a 36-month escrow release period as well as applicable hold periods under securities laws and the rules of the TSX Venture Exchange. In addition, the Company will provide CND$150,000 to Ichanna and supply an initial shipment of 40 metric tonnes of natural zeolite for testing, permitting and product development.
About International Zeolite Corp.
International Zeolite Corp.’s mandate is to distribute and supply bulk natural zeolite and value-added zeolite-infused products globally. The Company is focused on international scalability of its current zeolite product line as well as introducing new products to the marketplace through research, development and strategic partnerships.
On Behalf of the Board
“Ray Paquette”
President & CEO
604.684.3301
www.internationalzeolite.com