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Semcan Inc.: Semcan Inc. Announces Extension of Maturity Date of Loan


Published on 2009-08-11 13:27:27, Last Modified on 2009-08-11 13:27:36 - Market Wire
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 11, 2009) - Semcan Inc. (TSX VENTURE:STT) ("Semcan" or the "Company") announced today that it has agreed to an extension of the maturity date of a $3,000,000 loan due on August 12, 2009 to Westdale Construction Co. Ltd. The new maturity date of the loan is November 12, 2009, with partial payments of principal required prior to that date. The interest rate remains unchanged. The Company has agreed to pay an amendment fee of $25,000 and issue to the lender 500,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.08 for one year, subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance.

About Semcan Inc.

Semcan is a worldwide supplier of industrial processes and environmental solutions with specific emphasis on water remediation and emission control systems.

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