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Gulf Resources amends salt field acquisition payments; adds cash component, caps share issuance at 19.9%
GULF RESOURCES, INC.
- Five amendments replace all-stock deferred consideration with mix: ~RMB22.46M in shares at $1.50/ea and ~RMB33.69M cash by Dec 31, 2028.
- Share price fixed at US$1.50 per share; exchange rate RMB7.27/USD; issuance capped at 19.9% of outstanding shares per NASDAQ rule 5635.
- Remaining cash for each agreement due before December 31, 2028; shares issued within three months of written acceptance of salt fields.
- Total deferred consideration across all five agreements is approximately RMB56.15M; 80% already paid at signing.
- If share issuance exceeds 19.9% threshold, Gulf Resources must seek shareholder approval or adjust transaction structure.