PERTH, AUSTRALIA; 12 October 2020: Hazer Group Limited (ASX: HZR) (Hazer) is delighted to advise that it has executed a non-binding term sheet with AP Ventures Fund II GP LLP (APV) for an investment in Hazer by APV.
AP Ventures is headquartered in London and manages venture capital funds with a global mandate to invest in pioneering new technologies and businesses which aim to solve global challenges such as renewable energy integration, resource scarcity and rapidly changing demographics (www.apventures.com). AP Ventures’ portfolio is concentrated in the hydrogen sector, with its investments supporting companies through their commercialisation and scale up phases. Presently, AP Ventures’ holdings in the hydrogen sector include Altergy Systems, Hydrogenious Technologies, ZEG Power, ERGOSUP, HyET and Plug Power and previously have included Ballard Power Systems as well as United Hydrogen Group.
Under the terms of the proposed agreement, APV will make a $4 million investment in Hazer and acquire 4 million unlisted notes and 2.25 million unlisted options in Hazer.
The transaction will be conditional on receipt of all necessary approvals, including any approvals required under the ASX Listing Rules, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth). Subject to receipt of required approvals, a representative of AP Ventures will be invited to join the Board of Hazer Group.
Tim Goldsmith, Chair of Hazer Group commented, “We are delighted to have agreed these indicative terms with APV and look forward to completing the documentation and approvals promptly and welcoming APV to the Hazer Board. The Board and I believe that APV’s deep global hydrogen experience will be extremely valuable as we commercialise the Hazer process and progress through scale-up and first commercial operations over the next few years. There is significant global focus on the transition to cleaner energy and cleaner industry, a focus that has accelerated as major economies look to transition from the impact of Covid-19. We expect hydrogen to play a major role in this. We are delighted to welcome APV to Hazer and look forward to working with them closely as we progress through the exciting times ahead.”
Andrew Hinkly, Managing Partner of AP Ventures said “We are excited to welcome Hazer Group into our portfolio and to working closely together in the future. The production of low-carbon and low-cost hydrogen is the key to unlocking the global hydrogen economy and we believe Hazer’s technology offers a unique and elegant solution. We are very impressed with the team at Hazer and are pleased to be part of the journey as the company scales and commercializes its innovative technology.”
The proposed terms are non-binding and remain subject to execution of definitive binding documentation.
ABOUT HAZER GROUP LIMITED Hazer Group Limited (“Hazer” or “the Company”) is an ASX-listed technology development company undertaking the commercialisation of the Hazer Process, a low-emission hydrogen and graphite production process. The Hazer Process enables the effective conversion of natural gas and similar methane feedstocks, into hydrogen and high-quality graphite, using iron ore as a process catalyst.
More info: www.hazergroup.com.au
ABOUT AP Ventures:
AP Ventures is headquartered in London and manages venture capital funds with a global mandate to invest in pioneering new technologies and businesses which aim to solve global challenges such as renewable energy integration, resource scarcity and rapidly changing demographics.
The existing portfolio is focused on the hydrogen value chain and includes investments in Altergy Systems, ERGOSUP, Greyrock Energy, HyET, Hydrogenious Technologies, Plug Power and ZEG Power. All these companies either utilise or enable the use of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs).
AP Ventures is led by Andrew Hinkly (Managing Partner) and Kevin Eggers (Partner). Investors include Anglo-American Platinum, the Mirai Creation Fund, Mitsubishi Corporation, Plastic Omnium, and the Public Investment Corporation.
More info: www.apventures.com
