CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 5, 2014) – Wrangler West Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:WX) (“Wrangler” or the “Company“) announces the completion of its previously announced acquisition by Trident Exploration Corp. (“Trident“) through the amalgamation of 981443 Alberta Ltd. (“981443“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trident, with Wrangler under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the “Amalgamation“) to form Trident Exploration (WX) Corp. (“Amalco“).
As a result of the Amalgamation, and in accordance with the amalgamation agreement dated January 20, 2014 among Wrangler, Trident and 981443, each common share of Wrangler previously held by Wrangler shareholders (other than dissenting shareholders) was converted into one redeemable preferred share of Amalco and redeemed by Amalco. Pursuant to the redemption, former shareholders of Wrangler are entitled to cash proceeds of $0.2552 per redeemable preferred share, without interest.
Full particulars of the Amalgamation and subsequent redemption of the redeemable preferred shares of Amalco are described in the management information circular mailed to shareholders of Wrangler dated February 3, 2014 (the “Circular“), a copy of which is available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. The Circular and letter of transmittal available on the SEDAR website contain instructions for shareholders to receive the consideration payable to them in connection with the Amalgamation and redemption.
Holders should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the income tax consequences to them of the above noted transactions.
The common shares of Wrangler are expected to be delisted from and no longer traded on the TSX Venture Exchange as soon as possible, in accordance with the rules and policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Wrangler will also apply to cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws, subject to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory requirements.
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Wrangler West Energy Corp.
Todd Dillabough
President & Chief Executive Officer
403-770-0333
Wrangler West Energy Corp.
Alan Withey
Chief Financial Officer
403-770-0333
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