O2Diesel Closes Initial Tranche of Private Placement
NEWARK, DE, Mar 22, 2005 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX: OTD) today announced that further to its announcement on January 21, 2005, it has received qualified subscriptions for 2,103,428 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.70 per share for total proceeds of $1,472,399. On March 17, 2005, pursuant to the terms of the subscription agreement, the company closed only on $1,305,600, which were the funds received at the time of closing. The company intends to keep the transaction open for a reasonable period of time to allow the remaining subscribers who have applied for approximately 700,000 shares of common stock to meet the terms of their subscription agreement.
On February 15, 2005, the Company's Board of Directors approved a second subscription for 4,340,000 shares at the same per share purchase price of $0.70, to raise an additional $3,038,000 for the Company. Closing of the second subscription requires certain conditions to be met by the Company following shareholder approval, which will be sought at the Company's next annual stockholder's meeting to be held during the second quarter.
Warrant coverage of 50% will be included as part of both subscriptions. The exercise price of the warrants will be $0.70 per share if exercised within 12 months of issuance and $1.05 per share if exercised thereafter.
The securities offered by O2Diesel Corporation have not been and will not when issued be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.
More About O2Diesel: The Company and Its Fuel Technology.
O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX: OTD) is a pioneer in the commercial development of a cleaner-burning diesel fuel alternative that provides excellent performance and environmental benefits for centrally fueled fleets and off-road equipment of all kinds. Engineered and designed for universal application, O2Diesel(TM) is an ethanol-diesel blend treated with the company's proprietary natural oil-derived stabilizing additive that substantially reduces harmful emissions without sacrificing power and performance. Extensive independent and government-recognized laboratory and in-use field tests have demonstrated the effectiveness of O2Diesel(TM) -- the introduction of this cost-effective, cleaner-burning diesel fuel is now underway in the United States and other global markets. For more information please refer to www.o2diesel.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding O2Diesel Corp's business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year. "O2Diesel" and "CityHome" are trademarks of O2Diesel Corp.
Media Contact:
Jeff Davis
+1 (619) 233-3030
pr@o2diesel.com
Company Contact:
Alan Rae
+1 (302) 266-6000
ir@o2diesel.com
SOURCE: O2Diesel Corporation
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