Just wonder what's your view re the costs/benefits of today's announcement. Below are a few quick one that come to mind.
Costs: + Potential future dilution if Shareholders approve the Noble/Consortium options instead of Cash Payment
+ Total cost of the finance is quite high. My quick and dirty calculation (may be incorrect) indicates that it can cost SDL something like $16.8mil for this agreement(= 200milx0.12 + 4mil + 60milx0.10 + 60milx0.10 + 140milx0.12 - 40mil)
+ 10c may become a resistance level and share price may drift lower for a while
Benefits: + Noble involvement meands better chance for SDL being success in becoming a Producer due to their experience
+ Better negotiation leverage for SDL with other parties
+ Less dilution if done via retail investors (which may be @7-8c and less likelihood of take up)
+ The company can fully focus on the Project in the near future instead of financing
SDL Price at posting:
11.5¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held