Helium Evolution Announces DTC Eligibility for U.S. Trade Settlement and Grant of Stock Options
TSXV: HEVI
Overview
Helium Evolution Incorporated announced that its common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States through the Depository Trust Company (DTC), according to the company. The company stated that DTC eligibility is expected to simplify the process of trading and enhance liquidity of its shares in the United States. According to the company, its shares recently began trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker symbol HEEVF.
The company also announced that it has granted stock options under its stock option plan to certain directors, officers and consultants, according to the press release.
Key Highlights
- The company's common shares are now DTC eligible, allowing for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States, according to the company.
- The company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "HEVI" and on the OTCQB under the symbol "HEEVF," according to the press release.
- In aggregate, 17,082,802 stock options have been granted, with 16,733,334 options granted to directors and officers and 349,468 options granted to consultants, according to the company.
- Each option represents the right to acquire one common share of the company upon vesting, exercisable at a price of $0.24, according to the press release.
- The options will vest as to 20% on each of the 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, 24-month and 30-month anniversaries of the date of grant and will expire on August 28, 2031, according to the company.
Strategic/Operational Context
According to the company, DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, a U.S. company that manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies. Securities eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through DTC are considered "DTC eligible." The company stated that this electronic method of clearing securities speeds up the receipt of stock and cash, accelerates the settlement process for investors and brokers, and enables the stock to be traded over a wider selection of brokerage firms by coming into compliance with their requirements.
The company stated that the option grants represent compensation to the option recipients for their respective service to the company and serve as an incentive mechanism to foster the interest of such persons in the success of the company.
About Helium Evolution Incorporated
Helium Evolution is a Canadian-based helium exploration company focused on developing assets in southern Saskatchewan. The Company has over five million acres of land near proven discoveries of economic helium concentrations which will support scaling the exploration and development efforts across its land base. HEVI's management and board are executing a differentiated strategy to become a leading supplier of sustainably-produced helium for the growing global helium market.
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