Axon Graphite Limited signed a definitive agreement to acquire Md South Tenements Pty. Ltd. (MDSTPL) from NOVONIX Limited (ASX:NVX) for approximately AUD 10 million on April 3, 2024. As consideration, Axon Graphite issuing 50 million fully paid ordinary shares issued at AUD 0.20 per share to the Seller. The transaction consists of sale of 100 shares in the capital of MDSTPL by NOVONIX to Lithium Energy, comprising 100% of the issued capital of MDSTPL. The acquisition includes 100% interest in the tenements comprising the Mt Dromedary Graphite Project: EPM 17246, EPM 17323 and EPM 26025 (Sub-Blocks D, J, O and S within Normanton 3123 Block) (Mt Dromedary Mining Interests). The transaction is subject to the completion of the parties' due diligence enquiries, regulatory approval, completion of the proposed initial public offering (?IPO?) of Axon, receipt of approval for the admission of Axon to the ASX and all liabilities of Md South Tenements Pty. owed to the Seller being released, forgiven or discharged. Upon completion, Lithium Energy and NOVONIX Limited to merge their adjoining Queensland Graphite Assets into spin-out company namely-Axon Graphite Limited. The transaction is expected to be closed six months from the date of the agreement and one business day after the last of the parties have given their notice of compliance with all of their obligations under the Conditions Precedent, to the other parties. As on April 22, 2024, Lithium Energy and NOVONIX have agreed to amend the agreement to provide for a short extension of the due
diligence period to 1 May 2024.