Jo-Jo Capital Canada Ltd. (“
Jo-Jo”) is pleased to
announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent dated
January 24, 2024 (the “
LOI”) with 9302204 Canada
Inc. (o/a Cheelcare) (“
Cheelcare”) pursuant to
which Jo-Jo proposes to acquire all of the issued and outstanding
securities of Cheelcare in exchange for the issuance of securities
of Jo-Jo, which will result in Cheelcare becoming a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Jo-Jo (the “
Cheelcare Transaction”).
The Cheelcare Transaction, assuming the completion of the Private
Placement (as defined below), will result in a reverse take-over of
Jo-Jo where the existing shareholders of Cheelcare will own a
majority of the outstanding common shares of Jo-Jo (the
“
Jo-Jo Common Shares”) and Jo-Jo is expected be
renamed, subject to shareholder approval, to such name as Cheelcare
may determine (the “
Resulting Issuer”). Upon
completion of the Cheelcare Transaction, it is anticipated that the
Resulting Issuer will be a Technology Issuer.
Trading in the Jo-Jo Common Shares will be
halted in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange
(the “TSXV”) and will remain halted until such
time as all required documentation in connection with the Cheelcare
Transaction has been filed with and accepted by the TSXV and
permission to resume trading has been obtained from the TSXV.
The Qualifying Transaction
Jo-Jo is a capital pool company and intends that
the Cheelcare Transaction will constitute its “Qualifying
Transaction” under Policy 2.4 – Capital Pool Companies of the TSXV
(“Policy 2.4”). The Cheelcare Transaction will not
constitute a non-arm’s length qualifying transaction or a related
party transaction pursuant to the policies of the TSXV.
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the LOI,
Jo-Jo and Cheelcare will negotiate and enter into a definitive
agreement (the “Definitive Agreement”)
incorporating the principal terms of the Cheelcare Transaction as
described in the LOI and this press release. There is no assurance
that a Definitive Agreement will be successfully negotiated or
entered into. The terms and conditions outlined in the LOI are
binding on the parties and the LOI is expected to be superseded by
the Definitive Agreement to be negotiated between the parties. The
Cheelcare Transaction will be structured as a share exchange, plan
of arrangement, amalgamation or other form of business combination
based on the advice of the parties’ respective advisors and taking
into account various securities, tax, operating and other
considerations.
As consideration for the acquisition of all of
the outstanding securities of Cheelcare, holders of issued and
outstanding common shares of Cheelcare (“Cheelcare Common
Shares”) will receive one (1) post-consolidation Jo-Jo
Common Share for each one (1) post-Cheelcare Split Cheelcare Common
Share.
Immediately prior to the completion of the
Cheelcare Transaction, it is anticipated that, Jo-Jo will
consolidate its issued and outstanding Jo-Jo Common Shares on the
basis of two (2) pre-consolidation Jo-Jo Common Shares for each one
(1) post-consolidation Jo-Jo Common Share (the “Jo-Jo
Consolidation Ratio”) as a condition to the completion of
the Cheelcare Transaction (the “Jo-Jo
Consolidation”). Currently there are 8,198,750 Jo-Jo
Common Shares issued and outstanding. All incentive stock options
and outstanding warrants of Jo-Jo are anticipated to be adjusted on
the basis of the Jo-Jo Capital Consolidation Ratio.
In addition, immediately prior to the completion
of the Cheelcare Transaction, Cheelcare will split its issued and
outstanding Cheelcare Common Shares on such basis as shall result
in Cheelcare having 34,000,000 Cheelcare Common Shares (the
“Cheelcare Share Split Ratio”)
issued and outstanding following completion of the split, excluding
any securities issued in the Private Placement (as defined below)
and the Debenture Conversion (as defined below) as a condition to
the completion of the Cheelcare Transaction (the “Cheelcare
Split”). There are currently 8,005,690 Cheelcare Common
Shares issued and outstanding. All incentive stock options of
Cheelcare are anticipated to be adjusted on the basis of the
Cheelcare Share Split Ratio.
Cheelcare intends to conduct, and it is a
condition of the Cheelcare Transaction for Cheelcare to close, a
concurrent private placement (the “Private
Placement”) for minimum aggregate gross proceeds of
C$2,500,000 through the offering of subscription receipts of
Cheelcare to be sold at an issue price of C$0.25, the terms of
which are currently being negotiated. Subject to the satisfaction
of certain customary conditions, it is anticipated the subscription
receipts shall automatically convert into Cheelcare Common Shares
on a post-Cheelcare Split basis. Further disclosure of the terms
and conditions of the Private Placement will be provided upon the
successful negotiation and the terms and conditions thereof. There
is no assurance that such negotiations will be concluded
successfully. Cheelcare intends to use the net proceeds from the
Private Placement for business development, working capital
requirements and general corporate purposes.
Significant Conditions to
Closing
The completion of the Cheelcare Transaction is
subject to a number of conditions precedent, including but not
limited to satisfactory due diligence review, negotiation and
execution of the Definitive Agreement and accompanying transaction
documents, approval by the boards of directors of each of Jo-Jo and
Cheelcare, approval of the shareholders of each of Jo-Jo and
Cheelcare (if required), obtaining necessary third party approvals,
TSXV acceptance, closing of the Private Placement for gross
proceeds of not less than C$2,500,000 and preparation and filing of
a management information circular or filing statement outlining the
definitive terms of the Cheelcare Transaction and describing the
business to be conducted by the Resulting Issuer following
completion of the Cheelcare Transaction, in accordance with the
policies of the TSXV. There can be no assurance that the Cheelcare
Transaction or the Private Placement will be completed as proposed,
or at all. The obligations of Jo-Jo and Cheelcare pursuant to the
LOI shall terminate in certain specified circumstances, including
but not limited to in the event that a Definitive Agreement is not
entered into between the parties by February 29, 2024.
Additionally, it is a condition of the Cheelcare
Transaction for Cheelcare to convert $1,133,300 principal amount in
unsecured convertible debentures outstanding into Cheelcare Shares
at a conversion price which is at a 25% discount to the valuation
ascribed to the Cheelcare Shares in the Cheelcare Transaction (the
“Debenture Conversion”).
This is an initial press release. Jo-Jo plans to
issue a comprehensive press release in accordance with Policy 2.4
once it has entered into the Definitive Agreement to provide, among
other things, selected information respecting Cheelcare, the
Private Placement and the biographies of the anticipated directors
and officers of the Resulting Issuer. Additional information with
respect to Cheelcare and the Transaction will be included in the
Company’s management information circular or filing statement to be
filed in connection with the Transaction, which will be available
under Jo-Jo’s SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship of a Qualifying Transaction is
required by the TSXV unless a waiver from the sponsorship
requirement is obtained. Jo-Jo intends to apply for a waiver from
sponsorship for the Cheelcare Transaction. There is no assurance
that a waiver from this requirement will be obtained.
About 9302204 Canada Inc. (o/a
Cheelcare)
9302204 Canada Inc. (o/a CheelcareTM) is a
company incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act and
stands as an innovative technological and manufacturing company
dedicated to removing barriers to mobility. By harnessing the
power of artificial intelligence and breakthrough engineering,
Cheelcare is determined to radically improve the lives of millions
living with disabilities by delivering next-generation,
life-changing technology to the multi-billion wheelchair market.
Innovations that are not just a step forward but a leap into
uncharted territories that redefine possibilities. Cheelcare’s
alignment with government funding programs ensures that customers
can access its critical products through resilient funding streams,
even in diverse market conditions.
Cheelcare’s portfolio includes three rapidly
growing lines of patented devices: innovative safety accessories,
the industry-award-winning power add-on for manual wheelchairs
known as Companion, and Curio, a technologically advanced robotic
complex rehab power wheelchair.
Curio sets new industry benchmarks with an
unprecedented range of movement, omnidirectional tilting, and
self-levelling capabilities – pioneering a new dimension in
mobility.
Cheelcare is redefining accessibility for
millions. Its team of engineers and visionaries is on a mission to
continuously expand its life-changing impact in the global
market.
About Jo-Jo Capital Canada
Ltd.
Jo-Jo is a capital pool company created pursuant
to the policies of the TSXV. It does not own any assets, other than
cash or cash equivalents and its rights under the LOI. The
principal business of Jo-Jo is to identify and evaluate
opportunities for the acquisition of an interest in assets or
businesses and, once identified and evaluated, to negotiate an
acquisition or participation subject to acceptance by the TSXV so
as to complete a Qualifying Transaction in accordance with Policy
2.4.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its
Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain information in this press release may
contain forward-looking statements. This information is based on
current expectations that are subject to significant risks and
uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results might
differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking
statements. Jo-Jo assumes no obligation to update the
forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual
results could differ from those reflected in the forward
looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws
applicable to Jo-Jo. Additional information identifying risks and
uncertainties is contained in filings by Jo-Jo with the Canadian
securities regulators, which filings are available at
www.sedarplus.ca.
Completion of the Cheelcare Transaction is
subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to,
TSXV acceptance and, if applicable pursuant to TSXV requirements,
majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable,
the transaction cannot close until the required shareholder
approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the
transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as
disclosed in the filing statement or management information
circular to be prepared in connection with the Cheelcare
Transaction, any information released or received with respect to
the transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be
relied upon. Trading in the securities of a capital pool company
should be considered highly speculative.
The TSXV has in no way passed upon the merits of
the proposed Cheelcare Transaction and has neither approved nor
disapproved the contents of this press release.
The Jo-Jo Common Shares will remain halted until
such time as permission to resume trading has been obtained from
the TSXV. Jo-Jo is a reporting issuer in Alberta, British Columbia,
and Ontario.
For more information about Jo-Jo, please
contact Peter Schloo, Chief Executive Officer, at (905)
505-0918.
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