1414 Degrees Rewards Shareholders with Loyalty Options and $8.45 Million Placement

Bonus Loyalty Options to Reward Shareholders

1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) is rolling out a non-renounceable pro-rata Loyalty Options Offer, granting eligible shareholders 1 option for every 40 shares they hold at no cost. These Loyalty Options carry an exercise price of $0.18 and expire on 9 July 2030, giving shareholders an extended opportunity to participate in the company’s future upside. The company plans to list these options on the ASX, broadening liquidity and tradability.

The offer targets shareholders registered by 7pm AEST on 2 July 2026 in Australia and New Zealand, excluding US persons. No action is required from shareholders to receive these options, which will not require shareholder approval or count against placement capacity under ASX rules. Directors are also participating fully under existing exemptions.

Concurrent Placement Offers Back Growth Strategy

Alongside the Loyalty Options, 1414 Degrees is executing several placement offers, including the June Placement aiming to raise approximately $8.45 million at $0.10 per share. This placement includes free attaching options exercisable at $0.18, mirroring the Loyalty Options’ terms. Oakley Capital Partners, the lead manager, has committed to a firm subscription of nearly $940,000, underpinning the raise.

The proceeds from the June Placement are earmarked primarily for advancing the Aurora Energy Precinct development ($4.5 million) and accelerating commercialisation of the SiNTL silicon-enhanced anode technology ($1 million), with the remainder allocated to offer costs and general working capital. This aligns with the company’s push into grid-scale energy storage and industrial decarbonisation sectors.

Potential Capital Injection from Option Exercises

Should all outstanding options across the March and June offers, including the Loyalty Options, be exercised before their expiry dates, 1414 Degrees could raise over $34 million in additional capital. This includes $14.8 million from March options expiring in January 2028 and $19.2 million from June and Loyalty Options expiring in July 2030. The timing and application of these funds will depend on market conditions and company priorities at the time of exercise.

The company’s capital structure will expand significantly if all offers are fully subscribed and options exercised, with shares increasing from around 607 million to over 700 million and options expanding from 35 million to nearly 438 million. This dilution is balanced by the potential to accelerate key projects and commercial milestones.

Strategic Focus on Aurora and Silicon Battery Technologies

1414 Degrees continues to develop its integrated clean energy platform, leveraging silicon-based materials across energy storage and industrial heat solutions. The Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia remains a flagship project, offering grid access and infrastructure to support large-scale renewable energy and data centre users. This precinct has recently cleared significant technical hurdles and is progressing commercial transmission negotiations, positioning it as a critical asset in the company’s growth trajectory.

The SiNTL silicon anode technology, designed to boost lithium-ion battery energy density, is advancing towards commercial scale with ongoing partnerships and trials targeting drone, space, and defence sectors. The capital raise and Loyalty Options are intended to provide the financial runway to accelerate these initiatives alongside the precinct development.