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Touchstone Exploration Announces Significant Fundraising Initiatives

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#Overview of Touchstone Exploration’s Recent Funding

Touchstone Exploration Inc., based in Calgary, Alberta, recently disclosed that it has raised approximately £6.32 million (around US$8.44 million) through a private placement of 57,454,545 new common shares. The shares were sold at a price of 11 pence each, which corresponds to roughly C$0.206.

Furthermore, the company plans to launch a retail offer expected to generate an additional £0.68 million (about US$0.91 million) aimed at existing shareholders. This offer will utilize the same share price as the private placement and will include up to 6,181,818 new shares.

#Purpose of Fundraising

The net proceeds from both fundraising initiatives are intended to support Touchstone's revised capital program for 2025. This includes funding the drilling of a development well in its Central block and capital investments for the Cascadura natural gas facility compression project, which is scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2026.

#Details of the Private Placement

A portion of the private placement involved investments from Purebond Limited, a UK-registered entity controlled by the Kansagra family. Part of the agreement allows Purebond to appoint a nominated non-executive director to Touchstone’s Board provided their stake in the company remains above 15 percent. Bhupendra Kansagra is noted as the candidate for this board position.

The placement price reflects a slight discount of 2.2% to the previous closing price on the AIM market, which stood at 11.25 pence prior to the announcement.

#Regulatory and Trading Arrangements

The newly issued shares are expected to be admitted to trading on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the AIM market before 8:00 a.m. London time on October 30, 2025. The successful completion of the placement is contingent on regulatory approvals.

#Financial Stability and Outlook

Despite the current fundraising success, Touchstone has faced challenges securing funds from a private placement conducted earlier in May 2025, where a significant portion was not received. This shortfall has contributed to increased net debt expectations, projected to rise to about £65 million.

The company has also adjusted its production outlook for 2025, projecting a decrease in average daily production and a forecasted decline in funds flow from operations. These factors may affect its financial stability and ability to finance future investments.

#Key Takeaways

  • Touchstone Exploration has successfully raised £6.32 million through a private placement.
  • An additional £0.68 million is sought through a proposed retail offer targeting existing shareholders.
  • The net proceeds will support the company's 2025 capital program, including drilling and facility upgrades.
  • Purebond Limited is positioned to appoint a director to the board as part of their investment agreement.
  • The company anticipates an increase in net debt amid challenges with previous fundraising efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Touchstone Exploration has conditionally raised a total of £6.32 million (approximately US$8.44 million) through a private placement of 57,454,545 new common shares at a price of 11 pence per share.
The net proceeds from the private placement are intended to fund Touchstone's revised 2025 capital programme and to satisfy remaining equity raising requirements under its Loan Agreement with Republic Bank Limited.
The placement price of 11 pence represents a 2.2 percent discount to the last closing price of 11.25 pence on the AIM market as of October 23, 2025.
Touchstone Exploration is proposing to raise up to an additional £0.68 million (approximately US$0.91 million) through a retail offer to existing shareholders, comprising up to 6,181,818 new common shares at the same placement price.
As a condition of its investment, Purebond Limited will have the right to appoint one non-executive director to Touchstone's Board, which is expected to be Bhupendra Kansagra.
Touchstone expects to increase net debt to approximately £65 million, representing a potential financial risk. Moreover, a revision in production estimates and capital expenditures may affect the company's financial stability.
Touchstone Exploration's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TXP' and on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, also under 'TXP'.
The offered shares from the private placement are anticipated to be issued and admitted to trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange and AIM at or before 8.00 a.m. (London time) on October 30, 2025.