Mongolia Growth Group Announces the Proposed Sale of Its Office Property and KEDM Business
Mongolia Growth Group (TSXV:YAK) has announced two significant transactions: the sale of its Puerto Rico office property for USD$1.45 million to Lemontree LLC (owned by CEO Harris Kupperman) and the sale of its KEDM financial data business to KEDM Inc. The office property, currently 75% leased with USD$5,000 monthly NOI, was purchased in 2021 for USD$650,000 and recently appraised at USD$1.3 million.
The KEDM business, which generated CAD$1.1 million in revenue during H1 2025, will be sold in exchange for the assumption of deferred revenue obligations estimated between CAD$600,000-900,000. Both transactions require shareholder approval at the October 7, 2025 meeting and may result in the company's listing being transferred to the NEX Board.
Mongolia Growth Group (TSXV:YAK) ha annunciato due operazioni rilevanti: la cessione della sua sede di Puerto Rico per USD$1,45 milioni a Lemontree LLC (società controllata dall’amministratore delegato Harris Kupperman) e la vendita dell’attività di dati finanziari KEDM a KEDM Inc. L’immobile, attualmente locato al 75% con un NOI mensile di USD$5.000, era stato acquistato nel 2021 per USD$650.000 e recentemente valutato a USD$1,3 milioni.
L’attività KEDM, che ha generato CAD$1,1 milioni di ricavi nel primo semestre 2025, sarà ceduta in cambio dell’assunzione di obbligazioni per ricavi differiti stimate tra CAD$600.000 e CAD$900.000. Entrambe le operazioni richiedono l’approvazione degli azionisti nella riunione del 7 ottobre 2025 e potrebbero comportare il trasferimento della quotazione della società sul NEX Board.
Mongolia Growth Group (TSXV:YAK) ha anunciado dos transacciones importantes: la venta de su oficina en Puerto Rico por USD$1,45 millones a Lemontree LLC (propiedad del CEO Harris Kupperman) y la venta del negocio de datos financieros KEDM a KEDM Inc. La propiedad, con un 75% de ocupación y un NOI mensual de USD$5.000, se compró en 2021 por USD$650.000 y fue valorada recientemente en USD$1,3 millones.
El negocio KEDM, que generó CAD$1,1 millones en ingresos en el primer semestre de 2025, se venderá a cambio de que se asuman obligaciones por ingresos diferidos estimadas entre CAD$600.000 y CAD$900.000. Ambas transacciones requieren la aprobación de los accionistas en la junta del 7 de octubre de 2025 y podrÃan dar lugar al traslado de la cotización de la empresa al NEX Board.
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Mongolia Growth Group (TSXV:YAK) a annoncé deux opérations importantes : la vente de son bureau à Porto Rico pour 1,45 M$ US à Lemontree LLC (propriété du PDG Harris Kupperman) et la cession de son activité de données financières KEDM à KEDM Inc. Le bureau, actuellement loué à 75% et générant un NOI mensuel de 5 000 $ US, avait été acquis en 2021 pour 650 000 $ US et a récemment été estimé à 1,3 M$ US.
L’activité KEDM, qui a réalisé 1,1 M$ CA de revenus au premier semestre 2025, sera cédée en contrepartie de la prise en charge d’obligations de revenus différés estimées entre 600 000 et 900 000 $ CA. Les deux opérations nécessitent l’approbation des actionnaires lors de l’assemblée du 7 octobre 2025 et pourraient entraîner le transfert de la cotation de la société vers le NEX Board.
Mongolia Growth Group (TSXV:YAK) hat zwei bedeutende Transaktionen bekanntgegeben: den Verkauf seines Büros in Puerto Rico für USD$1,45 Mio. an Lemontree LLC (im Besitz des CEO Harris Kupperman) sowie den Verkauf des Finanzdaten-Geschäfts KEDM an KEDM Inc. Das Büro ist derzeit zu 75% vermietet und erzielt einen monatlichen NOI von USD$5.000; es wurde 2021 für USD$650.000 erworben und kürzlich mit USD$1,3 Mio. bewertet.
Das KEDM-Geschäft, das im ersten Halbjahr 2025 CAD$1,1 Mio. Umsatz erzielte, wird gegen die Übernahme von Rückstellungen für abgegrenzte Umsätze verkauft, die auf °ä´¡¶Ù$600.000â€�900.000 geschätzt werden. Beide Transaktionen bedürfen der Zustimmung der Aktionäre auf der Hauptversammlung am 7. Oktober 2025 und können zu einer Verlegung der Notierung der Gesellschaft auf das NEX Board führen.
- Office property sale price of USD$1.45M represents a 123% gain over 2021 purchase price of USD$650K
- Office sale price exceeds recent independent appraisal value of USD$1.3M
- Strategic review and potential cash distribution to shareholders
- KEDM transaction removes deferred revenue obligations of CAD$600K-900K from balance sheet
- KEDM business experiencing net attrition with churn exceeding new customer growth
- Company may not meet minimum TSXV listing requirements post-transactions
- Potential transfer to NEX Board following asset sales
- Sale of substantially all company assets may impact future business operations
TORONTO, ON / / August 27, 2025 / Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (TSXV:YAK),("MGG" or the "Company") announces that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Office Sale Agreement") to sell its office building in Rincon, Puerto Rico for USD
The Office Sale Transaction and the KEDM Transaction are part of the Company's previously announced planned review of its business operations, with an intention to distribute certain of the Company's cash assets to shareholders. Any distribution of cash assets will be subject to further review and consideration by the board of directors, including the most efficient and appropriate manner to complete the same.
The Office Sale Transaction
The office property, which is a fully furnished office property in Rincon, Puerto Rico used as a corporate headquarters, was purchased by the Company (through Lemontree PR LLC) in June 2021 for a purchase price of USD
Pursuant to the Office Sale Transaction, Lemontree LLC, an entity owned by Harris Kupperman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has agreed to purchase the office property for USD
The KEDM Transaction
The Company has built a subscription based financial data product known as KEDM, which helps investors monitor various event-driven opportunities. During the first half of 2025, the Company recognized CAD
Pursuant to the KEDM Transaction, KEDM Inc. has agreed to purchase all of the assets and undertakings related to the KEDM business in consideration for the assumption of all obligations related to the deferred revenues associated with the KEDM business (which will be retained by the Company) up to and including October 31, 2025 (which deferred revenues are currently estimated to be between CAD
MI 61-101, TSXV Matters and Shareholder Approvals
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Harris Kupperman, is the owner of the purchaser in respect of the Office Sale Transaction. Mr. Kupperman also owns or controls approximately
Pursuant to section 5.14(c) of TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.3 - Acquisitions and Dispositions of Non-Cash Assets, the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") requires shareholder approval for certain transactions which are considered "Reviewable Dispositions" including as a result of the sale of more than
In addition to the shareholder approval as described above, the completion of each of the Office Sale Transaction and the KEDM Transaction may constitute the sale of "substantially all" of the Company's assets outside of the normal course of business. Accordingly, in accordance with the provisions of the ABCA, each of the Office Sale Resolution and the KEDM Resolution must be approved by not less than 66 2/
Upon completion of the sale of the KEDM Transaction and the Office Sale Transaction, the Company has been advised by the TSXV that it may not continue to meet the minimum listing requirements of the TSXV and the listing of the Company's Common Shares may be transferred to the NEX Board of the TSXV. The Company intends to take the necessary steps to maintain a listing on NEX.
Special Committee and Board Approvals
In connection with the strategic review of its operations and capital structure and in particular the potential disposition of the Company's assets, a special committee of independent members of the board of directors (the "Special Committee") comprised of Brad Farquhar, Jim Dwyer and Rob Scott was formed to oversee, consider and make recommendations to the board with respect to the sale of the Company's ongoing business operations,
As part of such process, the Special Committee retained Linmac LLP as independent legal counsel and retained Integra AGÕæÈ˹ٷ½ty Resources - Caribbean - Puerto Rico ("IRR") to provide an independent appraisal and valuation on the subject office property.
As previously announced on August 5, 2025, the Company advised that in connection with a potential sale of the office property, Harris Kupperman informed the Company that he intended to offer to purchase the property at a premium to the greater of the Company's cost base for such property or the results of the independent third-party valuation. Additionally, as part of such announcement the Company invited other third parties to submit bids to the Company to purchase the office property. As part of their oversight of the Office Sale Transaction, the Special Committee retained IRR to provide an independent valuation of the office property, which valuation concluded that as at July 31, 2025, and subject to the assumptions and limitations set forth therein, the office property was valued at USD
The Special Committee has unanimously (i) concluded that the Office Sale Transaction is on reasonable commercial terms that are not less advantageous to the Company than if the Office Sale Transaction were with any person dealing at arm's length with the Company; and (ii) determined to recommend to the Board (A) that the Office Sale Transaction is in the best interests of the Company; (B) to approve the Office Sale Transaction and the entering into of the Office Sale Agreement, and (C) to recommend that shareholders (other than Mr. Kupperman) vote in favour of the Office Sale Resolution.
The Special Committee has also unanimously determined (i) to recommend to the Board that (A) that the KEDM Transaction is in the best interests of the Company; (B) to approve the KEDM Transaction and the entering into of the KEDM Agreement, and (C) to recommend that shareholders vote in favour of the KEDM Resolution.
Based, in part, on the recommendations of the Special Committee, the Board, with the abstention of Mr. Kupperman in such deliberations, determinations and conclusions, unanimously determined (i) that the Office Sale Transaction is in the best interests of the Company; (ii) to approve the Office Sale Transaction and the entering into of the Office Sale Agreement, and (iii) to recommend that shareholders (other than Mr. Kupperman) vote in favour of the Office Sale Resolution.
Additionally, based in part on recommendations of the Special Committee, the Board, with the abstention of Mr. Kupperman and Mr. Cousyn in such deliberations, determinations and conclusions, unanimously determined (i) that the KEDM Transaction is in the best interests of the Company; (ii) to approve the KEDM Transaction and the entering into of the KEDM Agreement, and (iii) to recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of the KEDM Resolution.
Further details on each of the Office Sale Transaction and the KEDM Transaction, including the background to such transactions and matters considered by the Special Committee and the Board in respect of the same will be set forth in the Company's management information circular to be sent to shareholders in connection with the Meeting. Copies of each of the Office Sale Agreement and the KEDM Agreement will be available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at .
For further information please contact:
Genevieve Walkden
Corporate Secretary & Chief Financial Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (877) 644-1186
Forward-Looking Information Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed Office Sale Transaction, KEDM Transaction, Meeting and anticipated return of capital. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including regulatory approvals, asset sale outcomes, tax interpretations, and market conditions. Actual results may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements.
This news release includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements within, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward-looking. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include general economic, market and business conditions, the regulatory process and actions, regulator and corporate approvals, technical issues, new legislation, competitive and general economic factors and conditions, the uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans, the occurrence of unexpected events, and the Company's capability to execute and implement its future plans. Actual results may differ materially from those projected by management. There can be no assurances that such statements will prove accurate and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. We seek safe harbour.
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SOURCE: Mongolia Growth Group Ltd.
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