Update Letter to Shareholders
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www.kingstonresources.com.au
ACN 009 148 529
8 September 2015
Dear Shareholder,
I write to provide you with an update following the events of last week.
As you know, Kingston withdrew its Rights Issue on 28 August 2015. A few days earlier, on
24 August, the Underwriters terminated the underwriting agreement due to a fall in the S&P
ASX 200 Index by more than 10 per cent. In accordance with correct practice, the
termination of the underwriting agreement necessitated the withdrawal of the Rights Issue.
The timing of the turn in the market and the withdrawal of the Rights Issue was disappointing
to all of us. The Rights Issue was to provide additional capital for Kingston’s ongoing
activities, including exploration at Six Mile Hill (in conjunction with the South Australian
Government) and drilling at Cootanoorina.
Following the withdrawal of the Rights Issue, a number of Kingston’s major shareholders
stepped forward with additional funding by means of a placement detailed in our
announcement of 28 August 2015. This placement has ensured ample resources to
complete drilling at Six Mile Hill and we are grateful to these shareholders for their swift
action and continued support.
The Board did consider following up the placement with a revised rights issue on the same
terms. However, when balancing all the factors and given the prevailing market, the Board
does not consider a revised rights issue would be in the best interests of the Company for
the time being. A revised offer would be unlikely to raise significant capital in the present
climate. We do think it wise to call a General Meeting in the near future to ratify share
placements and refresh our placement capacity.
We are a pro-active board. We have initiated a series of cost control measures to reduce
outgoings. Directors have reduced their fees and agreed to take 50% payment in shares; our
Executive Director will continue to waive Directors fees. Operational staff will reduce salaries
by approximately 25%.
Kingston continues to advance its exploration program. The drilling program at Six Mile Hill is
nearing completion of the first hole and we will announce the results following receipt of
assays. The Board is excited about our future work and thanks you for your ongoing support.
Yours faithfully,
Jonathan Davies
Chairman
25 - 27 Jewell Parade, North Fremantle, Western Australia 6159
+61 8 9336 6619 info@kingstonresources.com.au
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