RE: Investor Call12 Oct 2018 11:42
Thanks to all for asking the questions on the call;
Summary;
Q: Hudson update
A: No further communication with Hudson in terms of deeper understanding of what their plans may be. Hopeful the board is able to establish in depth communication soon prior to EGM. Looking at alternative options away from Hudson, NDA exchanged with 3rd parties to aim to monitise port assets immediately with the option of upfront payment to assist cash flow, and board appears confident this can happen with 4-8 week cash flow incoming. So if EGM neagtive, they may still have the option as farm in rather than debt finacing from Hudson. Bod remain causiously optimistic.
Q: Threat of insolvency dimishing considerably
A: CEO states time is of the esscence given cash burn, do have some leeway but in next 4-8 weeks need clear visbilty if EGM passed with equity, or reach port agreements via other manners. No commitment from bod on this question. Just quoted to remain optimistic
Chairman met on 24th September Hudson and they are playing cards close to their chest, hence no certainty as to what money Hudson have or what willingness they have to help BZM. Aim to have a call with Hudson today or over the weekend. No assurances recieved from Hudson
Reason for calling EGM was to pressure Hudson into some form of discussion, but not discounted help from Hudson, and Hudson have not said no. That aside, it appears bod do have other potential options open. NOT realiant only on HUDSON! Key point.
Q: why would anyone want to block issue of new shares and additional equity funding i.e. Hudson
A: Bod seem to think the same, but not helping with Hudson playing cards close to their chest, so still unknown by all. All they can think of is Hudson are testing the bellzone board to see if they can make cash last longer, and make Bellzone to do all they can to cut costs first, before stepping in.
Positive, seems that they are not fully reliant upon Hudson stepping in, and EGM is more to force their hand, and simply gain clarity upon what option the bod needs to take, rather than waste precious time, given they need cash flow in 4-8 weeks. In terms of how far progressed options away from equity/share issue from Hudson, unknown. They are in MULIPLE conversations with other parties, away from Hudson, and now at a detailed level, looking at costs to get port operational and monetise the assets. Mid November is the key date for cash, not 22nd October.
Cash required to cover annual working capital $3mil. Feasibility study costs for assets around $600k on top. $20mil owed to Hudson.