The announcement regarding Lanthanein Resources Ltd's (ASX: LNR) issuance of shares specifies two separate sets of fully paid ordinary shares:
533,333,332 Shares: These shares are being issued as part of a Vendor Option Agreement and are not for cash consideration. The document mentions "Vendor Option Agreement milestone payments" as the consideration for these shares. Therefore, they are not priced in the traditional sense as they are part of a non-monetary transaction.
666,666,667 Shares: These shares are being issued for cash consideration. The issue price for these shares is set at AUD 0.003 per share.
In total, the company is issuing 1,199,999,999 fully paid ordinary shares, combining both the shares issued as part of the Vendor Option Agreement and those issued for cash. The monetary value is applicable only to the 666,666,667 shares being sold for cash, at the rate of AUD 0.003 each.
Capital Influx: On the positive side, issuing shares, especially for cash, provides the company with additional capital. This influx of funds can be used for growth, development, acquisitions, or other corporate purposes. If the market views these activities as likely to enhance the company's future profitability or growth prospects, it could positively impact the share price in the long term.
Perception and Future Prospects: The overall impact on market capitalization depends heavily on investor perception. If investors believe that the capital raised will be used effectively to generate future growth, it might lead to a more favorable view of the company's value, potentially leading to an increase in the share price over time.
In summary, while issuing additional shares does dilute the ownership stakes of existing shareholders, its impact on market capitalization is more complex and depends on various factors including investor sentiment, the reasons for the share issuance, and the company's subsequent use of the raised capita
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