Polaris Raises $27M
Polaris Geothermal, who recently announced a successful well test on their Nicaraguan concession, has recently announced a debt funding round of $27M in exchange for 27,000 units. A unit will consist of $1,000 in 9.5% senior debt, 667 warrants, and 75 penalty rights. The debt is due in 18 months time and will be paid quarterly in arrears. Jacob & Company, the underwriters of the deal, stand to benefit $1.89M for their fee and an option to acquire 7% of the offering.
The proceeds from this funding round will be used to retire $8.3M in debt due and the balance will be used for general corporate purposes according to the company. This debt round comes on the heels of a prior $32M private placement completed in July, 2007.