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ASX Announcement
31 March 2016
ARTEMIS TO FINANCE HOLLYWOOD FILM 'TANGO DOWN', TAPPING INTO THE SUCCESS OF GLOBAL FRANCHISE
Artemis Resources Limited (ASX: ARV, the "Company" or "Artemis")) is pleased to announce it has signed a binding term sheet ("Term Sheet") with independent film production company Go2Sho Inc. to finance Tango Down, a film inspired by the worldwide success of action/military genre films, video games and entertainment products.
Written by and starring Call of Duty's Black Ops 1 and 2 lead actor James C. Burns, Tango Down is expected to be released in mid 2017. Known to Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 fans as Sergeant Frank Woods, Burns is immensely popular among fans of action/military genre films, video games, and entertainment products.
Call of Duty is one of the most successful entertainment products, having grossed more than US$10 billion in nine years, and retains an active following of over 100 million gamers. Tango Down will be marketed to the existing worldwide fan base of action/military genre films and entertainment products. Burns' worldwide popularity in this genre will appeal to Tango Down's target audience.
Tango Down will also star Kamar De Los Reyes, known to Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 fans as Menendez, further engendering familiarity to Tango Down's target audience.1
Managing Director of Artemis Resources, Ed Mead, said the proposed investment was aimed at providing value to shareholders at a time of prolonged difficulty in the resource sector.
"We are focused on trying to deliver value for Artemis shareholders," said Mr Mead. "The opportunity presented by Tango Down aligns with our commitment to boost shareholder returns. We look forward to updating investors in connection with this exciting investment opportunity."
"Concurrently with this project, we will continue to maintain our focus on our prospective gold and base metals projects in the West Pilbara region of Western Australia."
Thomas van Dell, founder of Go2Sho, said: "We're delighted that Artemis has entered into this agreement with us to finance Tango Down. With follow‐on rights to future film projects, we hope that this is the start of a mutually beneficial relationship between the parties."
Mr van Dell said Tango Down will appeal to audiences in the core age group of 14 to 48 years of age that are fans of action and military movies. "We expect the film will have considerable appeal and potentially reach a mass audience," he said.
1 Tango Down is an independent film production and is not affiliated in any way with the Call of Duty video game franchise, the Call of Duty films currently in development or the owners of the rights thereto.
Artemis Resources Limited ABN: 80 107 051 749
Telephone: +61 2 9078 7670 | Facsimile: +61 2 9078 7661 | Email: [email protected] Level 15, 1 Alfred Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000 | PO Box R933 Royal Exchange, NSW 1225 Australia
www.artemisresources.com.au
A summary of the investment terms, involving the potential investment by Artemis of up to US$8 million are below:
All amounts advanced by Artemis will be repaid out of the proceeds of the film and other associated revenue streams, plus an additional 20% preferential return and Artemis will in addition hold a 20% equity stake in the special purpose vehicle which will own the rights to the film ("FilmCo").
While it has the right to fully finance the film up to US$8 million (~A$10.8 million), Artemis has also sought to defray the potential cost of the financing by agreeing to confirm an underwriter within 15 Business Days of the signing of the Term Sheet. Negotiations are currently underway with a potential underwriter. A prospectus will be required by Artemis to raise the funds required for the US$8 investment, with any shortfall covered by the underwriter; giving it a direct investment in FilmCo.
The investment will not affect Artemis' management of or commitment to its existing exploration projects in the West Pilbara, Western Australia, and the Company will continue with its previously announced exploration programs. In conjunction with the transaction, the Company will seek to raise $2 million to be used for general working capital and further exploration.
The ASX have advised that the investment proposed constitutes a transaction which requires re‐compliance with Chapters 1 and 2 of the Listing Rules (admission requirements). Shareholder approval will be sought at a meeting to be held in accordance with the timetable set out below.
Investment terms
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On execution of the Term Sheet, the Company will issue 100m fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of Artemis ("Shares")2 to the Producer, Go2Sho ("Producer"), in consideration for which Artemis will have 58 Business Days exclusivity, which includes the first 15‐20 business days to conduct additional due diligence and to secure an underwriter acceptable to the Producer.
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Upon completing satisfactory due diligence and securing an underwriter acceptable to the Producer, Artemis will issue of 200m Shares3 to the Producer in consideration for which Artemis will have the balance of 43 Business Days' exclusivity to satisfy the conditions to the US$7.7 million investment.
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Subject to Artemis shareholder approval and re‐complying with Chapters 1 and 2 of the Listing Rules, Artemis has the right (but not obligation) to invest US$7.7 million in a special purpose vehicle which will own the rights to the film ("FilmCo") in return for a 20% equity interest in FilmCo.
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The Company will have the right to appoint a nominee director to FilmCo.
The initial 300 million Share issues (together the "Exclusivity Issues") will be made without shareholder approval and within the Company's 15% capacity. These Shares will not be quoted until the Company either recomplies with Chapters 1 and 2, or terminates the transaction, and will be subject to escrow.
A pro forma Statement of Financial Position on the basis that Artemis undertakes this investment is as outlined below.
Waterfall of payments
Proceeds generated by FilmCo shall be distributed in the following order of priority, known as a waterfall of payments:
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Firstly, by payment of agreed deferred cash amounts (known as "deferments") to acting talent in the film, and only to the extent that such deferments have been approved by Artemis;
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Secondly, by the repayment to Artemis of the principal amount of its investment in the film, plus a preferred 20% return on that principal; and
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Thirdly, the balance of all cash available for distribution shall be split between shareholders in FilmCo in proportion to their respective equity holdings. Assuming Artemis invests the full US$8 million, it shall have a 20% equity stake in FilmCo.
2 With a deemed value of A$0.001 per Share 3 With a deemed value of A$0.001 per Share
Equity Rights in FilmCo
Additional sources of revenue that shall be split in accordance with the above waterfall include, but shall not limited to, online sales, video on demand, streaming, TV and cable rights, video gaming rights, TV spin off, merchandising, Tango Down app, foreign sales, studio purchase, theatrical sales (domestic north America) and VR sales and distribution.
Capital structure
To facilitate re‐compliance with Chapters 1 and 2 of the Listing Rules, Artemis proposes to undertake a share consolidation on a basis to be determined. The proposed capital structure following the transaction is as follows:
Number
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%
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Current
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182,807,908
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21.66%
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Exclusivity Issues
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15,000,000
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1.78%
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Filmco Investment (at a proposed issue price of $0.02 per Share)
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546,099,291
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64.71%
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Capital raising (at a proposed issue price of $0.02 per Share)
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100,000,000
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11.85%
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Total
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843,907,199
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100%
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The above table assumes a AUD:USD exchange rate of 1:0.75, that the Share consolidation is on a 20 to 1 basis, that the minimum amount is raised to fund the investment, and that ASX grants waivers so that the Company satisfies the re‐admission requirements with a Share issue price of $0.02.
Timetable
The proposed timetable the transaction is as follows:
First Exclusivity Issue of 100m Shares (on a pre‐consolidation basis)
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4 April 2016
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Second Exclusivity Issue of 200m Shares (on a pre‐consolidation basis)
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29 April 2016
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Lodge prospectus and listing application
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29 April 2016
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Send notice of meeting to shareholders
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4 May 2016
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Shareholder meeting to approve capital raising and investment Close capital raising
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3 June 2016
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Complete capital raising and pay Producer
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17 June 2016
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Securities reinstated to trading
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24 June 2016
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The above timetable is indicative only and subject to change.
Pro forma balance sheet
The proposed capital structure following the transaction is as follows:
Artemis Resources Limited Adjustments
Pro Forma Statement of Financial Position ($)
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31 December
2015
Reviewed
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Exclusivity
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Filmco Investment
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Capital raise
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Pro forma
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CURRENT ASSETS
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Cash and cash equivalents
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435,923
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(100,000)
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2,000,000
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2,335,923
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Trade and other receivables
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42,600
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42,600
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Other financial assets
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15,989
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15,989
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
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494,512
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(100,000)
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2,000,000
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2,394,512
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NON‐CURRENT ASSETS
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Evaluation and exploration expenditure
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4,684,558
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4,684,558
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Investment in Filmco
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300,000
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10,266,667
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10,566,667
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TOTAL NON‐CURRENT ASSETS
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4,684,558
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300,000
|
10,266,667
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15,251,225
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TOTAL ASSETS
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5,179,070
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300,000
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10,166,667
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2,000,000
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17,645,737
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
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Trade and other payables
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646,205
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646,205
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
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646,205
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646,205
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TOTAL LIABILITIES
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646,205
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NET ASSETS
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4,532,865
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300,000
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10,166,667
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2,000,000
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16,999,532
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EQUITY
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Share capital
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Issued capital
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32,374,443
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300,000
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10,266,667
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2,000,000
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44,941,110
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Reserves
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125,000
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125,000
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Accumulated losses
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(27,966,578)
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(100,000)
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(28,066,578)
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TOTAL EQUITY
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4,532,865
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300,000
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10,166,667
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2,000,000
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16,999,532
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For further information Investor inquiries: Edward Mead
Managing Director, Artemis Resources
+61 2 9078 7670
[email protected]
Media inquiries: Michael Mullane
Director, Cannings Corporate Communications 02 8284 9993 / 0414 590 296
[email protected]
Alicia Eu
Senior Consultant, Cannings Corporate Communications
02 8284 9901 / 0412 552 004
[email protected]