VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiteLink Technologies Inc. (“LiteLink”) (CSE:LLT)(OTC:LLNKF)(FRA:C0B), a key player in logistics platforms and payment solutions, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary uBUCK Technologies SEZC (“uBUCK”) has closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement previously announced on September 23, 2019.
In connection with the placement, uBUCK issued 800,000 preferred shares to a strategic investor at a price of $0.50 per share for gross proceeds of US$400,000. Under the terms of the investment, uBUCK expects a minimum investment of US$1,500,000 will be made in exchange for 3,000,000 preferred shares at a price of US$0.50 per share by June 30, 2020. The investor will also have the option to invest an additional US$2,500,000 for a total of 8,000,000 preferred shares at a price of US$0.50 per share by September 30, 2021
uBUCK intends to use the gross proceeds of the private placement to complete the development of the uBUCK and Streambucks digital wallets, accelerate growth, increase customer acquisitions, and conduct additional product testing.
The private placement is a non-dilutive transaction for LiteLink shareholders. Completion of additional investments is subject to all necessary regulatory approvals.
The initial investment of US$1,500,000 would give the investor a 6% ownership in uBUCK, and an additional US$2,500,000 investment would result in a 16% ownership in uBUCK, based on the total outstanding equity in uBUCK. The preferred shares come with first rights to dividends of 6% (of the amount invested) and first claims to assets up to the investment in case of liquidation.
About uBUCK Technologies SEZC
Based in Georgetown, Cayman Islands, uBUCK Tech is a fintech enterprise that specializes in digital payments and wallets. uBUCK Pay, its online payments platform and pin voucher solution, offers consumers, businesses and merchants a fast, commission-free and highly secure alternative to traditional payments. Customers can purchase pin vouchers within the uBUCK Pay app or at participating resellers. For details about uBUCK Pay, please visit uBUCKpay.com.
About LiteLink Technologies Inc.
LiteLink Technologies Inc. (CSE:LLT) (OTC:LLNKF) (FRA:C0B) is a major player in developing world-class enterprise platforms that utilize artificial intelligence, blockchain, and predictive analytics to solve fragmented and outdated technology problems in the logistics and digital payment industries. Our flagship 1SHIFT logistics platform offers real-time transparency and tracking which allows brokers, shippers, and carriers to track shipments and settle payments in real-time.
For further information, contact Yana Bobrovskaya at 604-307-2553 or email investor@litelinktech.com.
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