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TORONTO, March 16, 2017 /CNW/ - First Global Data ("First Global" or the "Company") would like to announce that further to its press release dated March 7, 2017, the Company is increasing the number of units (the "Units") being offered pursuant to the non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") from 14,285,714 to up to 14,391,429 at a price of $0.70 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $10,074,000.
Other than the increase in the number of Units being offered, all other terms of the Units and Private Placement, as set out in the Company's press release of March 7, 2017, remain the same.
The Company is in receipt of all of the associated subscription documentation relative to the Private Placement and proceeds are currently being held in trust. Closing of the Private Placement is anticipated to be on or about March 21, 2017, and is subject to receipt of the TSX Venture Exchange, and other applicable regulatory approvals.
About First Global
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.
Caution:
Neither TSX Venture Exchange Inc. ("TSXV") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is 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
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Andre Itwaru, Chief Executive Officer, t: (416) 504-3813, e: ir@firstglobaldata.com