TSX Venture Exchange: FGD
Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 1G5
TORONTO, Jan. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - In reference to its
press release dated March 10, 2017,
regarding the assignment of Series G debentures, First Global Data
("First Global" or the "Company") would like to provide the
following update.
The Company had advised that it was made aware of issues around
the conveyance and acceptance with respect to its assignment
of $3,430,348.51 of Series G debentures (the
"Debentures") on December 22, 2015 (the "Assignment") to
a public company (the "Pubco"), and as announced in its press
releases of January 21, 2016 and November 1, 2016.
The Company had initially determined that that the
Assignment was valid. Upon more recent further investigation, it
came to the Company's attention that the Pubco was not qualified to
hold registered securities and as such there was the potential for
significant and adverse tax consequences to the Debenture holders
if this situation was not remedied by December 31, 2017. The Company faced a
difficult decision with the pending December
31st deadline. With the primary objective of protecting the
Debenture holders, the Company agreed to accept the re-assignment
of the Debentures from the Pubco effective December 28, 2017. The Company is of the opinion
that the assigned Debentures will not have a materially adverse
effect on the operations of the Company going forward.
About First Global Data Ltd.
(www.firstglobaldata.com)
First Global is an international financial services technology
("FINTECH") company. The Company's two main lines of business are
mobile payments and cross border payments. First Global's
proprietary leading edge technology enables the convergence of
compliant domestic and cross border payments, shopping, Peer to
Peer ("P2P"), Business to Consumer ("B2C"), and Business to
Business ("B2B") payments. First Global enables its strategic
partners and clients around the world with our leading edge
financial services technology platform.
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defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this release.
The securities offered have not been registered under the
U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or
sold in the United States absent
registration or an applicable exemption from the registration
requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to
sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any
sale of the securities offered in any jurisdiction in which such
offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Forward Looking Information:
This news release
contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of
applicable securities laws. Although First Global believes in light
of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions
and expected future developments and other factors that have been
considered appropriate, that the expectations reflected in this
forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should
not be placed on them because First Global can give no assurance
that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not
place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results
and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by
these statements. The statements in this press release are made as
of the date of this release. First Global undertakes no obligation
to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by
third-parties in respect of First Global, its securities, or
financial or operating results (as applicable). First Global
disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as
required by applicable securities laws.
SOURCE First Global Data Limited