MONTREAL, March 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V:PYR), (the
"Corporation" or "PyroGenesis") a Corporation that designs, develops and manufactures plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma
torch systems, is pleased to announce that subsequent to the press release of February 9th, 2018 wherein was announced
the closing of a private placement (the “Private Placement”) following the reception of initial
subscriptions (the “Initial Subscriptions”), that as a result of significant interest in the Private Placement,
the Corporation has received additional subscriptions (the “Subsequent Subscriptions”) and as a result thereof the
Corporation has issued and sold an additional aggregate amount of 1,600,000 units of the Corporation (the “Units”)
at a price of $0.70 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,120,000.
As result of the Initial Subscriptions and Subsequent Subscriptions, the
Corporation has issued and sold pursuant to the Private Placement a total of 4,871,429 Units for
gross proceeds of $3,410,000.30 to the Corporation.
Each Unit consists of one common share of the Corporation (a "Common Share") and one Common
Share purchase warrant (each whole Common Share purchase warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder
thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of $1.25 until August 9th, 2019. Each Unit will be subject to a
statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of closing.
In connection with the Subsequent Subscriptions, the Corporation will pay finder fees in the
amount of $4,550.00. No finder compensation warrants were issued to the agents.
The proceeds from the Private Placements will be used by the Corporation for general corporate purposes. The
Private Placements are subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) as well as other
customary closing conditions.
“Once again, we are happy to announce that we have decided to avail ourselves of this additional funding
opportunity which provides us with additional capital to move forward with a number of initiatives, and which will have an
immediate impact on 2018 revenues,” said P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the
securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities of
1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States, unless an exemption
from such registration is available.
About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of
advanced plasma processes. We provide engineering and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey
process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials (including 3D printing), oil & gas, and
environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and
our 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of
technology development and commercialization. Our core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative
plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and engineering services to the global
marketplace. Our operations are ISO 9001:2008 certified, and have been since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian
Corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace. For more information, please visit
www.pyrogenesis.com
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements
containing the words "may", "plan", "will", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "in the process" and other
similar expressions which constitute "forward- looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation's current expectation and assumptions, and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our
strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and
development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory
approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Corporation's ongoing filings with the securities
regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com, or at www.otcmarkets.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ
materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Corporation undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies
of the TSX Venture Exchange) nor the OTCQB accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
For further information please contact: Rodayna Kafal, VP, Investor Relations and Strategic Business Development, Phone: (514)
937-0002, E-mail: ir@pyrogenesis.com
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