Jericho Energy Ventures Signs Strategic Partnership with Comstock
Jericho Energy Ventures (JROOF) entered into a letter of intent, dated February 11, with Comstock Holding Companies (CHCI), pursuant to which the parties have committed to establish a strategic partnership focused on the acquisition and development of land in and around Jericho's existing energy assets in Oklahoma. As part of the proposed joint venture, Comstock has agreed to invest in Jericho through an initial non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $1.5M, subject to applicable regulatory approvals, including acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange. The Financing will consist of 25,684,932 units priced at C$0.08 per unit. Each Unit will be comprised of one variable voting share of the Company and one-half of one share purchase warrant. Each two Warrants will entitle the holder to acquire one variable voting share at an exercise price of C$0.20 per Warrant Share, exercisable for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. In addition, the Company may, at its discretion and subject to investor demand, offer up to an additional 20,000,000 Units under the private placement on the same terms as Comstock's investment. Comstock's CEO Chris Clemente, is expected to join Jericho's board of directors following receipt of Exchange approval. Net proceeds from the Financing will be used to accelerate development of Jericho's planned flagship AI data center campus and related energy-infrastructure in Oklahoma and for general working capital needs. When consummated, the joint venture is expected to focus on assembling a portfolio of strategically located land that integrates Jericho's subsurface energy infrastructure assets with surface land interests, supporting the development of large-scale AI data center campuses and related digital infrastructure. Comstock is currently expected to contribute $6M into the newly formed JV. In addition, it will have the opportunity, at its discretion, to either participate in a subsequent private placement financing to Jericho or cause an indirect capital contribution from the JV to be distributed to Jericho.