October 15, 2024 7:30 AM EDT | Source: DevvStream Holdings Inc.
Transaction to be funded with DevvStream shares
Facility currently capable of storing an estimated 260 MMT of CO2
Company will partner with Monroe Sequestration Partners to generate both federal tax credits and voluntary offset credits
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 15, 2024) – DevvStream Holdings Inc. (CBOE: DESG) (OTCQB: DSTRF) (FSE: CQ0) (“DevvStream” or the “Company“), a leading carbon credit project co-development and generation firm specializing in technology-based solutions, and Monroe Sequestration Partners LLC (“MSP“), a subsidiary of Crestmont Investments LLC (“Crestmont“), today announced the signing of an MOU whereby DevvStream will acquire a 50% equity stake in MSP and its carbon sequestration operations. In exchange for the 50% equity stake in the facility, DevvStream will issue 2 million newly authorized shares of common stock for the public company (“NewCo“) resulting from its proposed business combination with Focus Impact (the “Business Combination“) to MSP. Upon closing of the Business Combination, NewCo is expected to be named DevvStream Corp and begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “DEVS.”
Funded and managed by Crestmont, MSP is working within the geographic area and geologic formations capable of carbon storage for a legacy oil and gas field-covering 425 square-miles across 3 parishes in northern Louisiana-to develop one of the largest carbon sequestration reservoirs in the United States, with an estimated total storage capacity of 260 MMT of CO2, and capable of capturing a significant portion of the 30 million metric tons of CO2 emitted from local sources annually.
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Revenues from the project are expected to be generated within a two-year timeframe via carbon sequestration federal tax credits-typically referred to as “45Q” credits, named for Section 45Q in the Internal Revenue Code-which currently sell for $85 per tonne of CO2 stored. Project revenues are also anticipated to be derived from the sale of voluntary carbon offset credits, as well as storage fees from accepted CO2 to be sequestered in the converted reservoir. Other potential revenues are projected to originate from timberland sequestration, stream bed remediation, and wetlands restoration.
In production since the early 1900s, the MSP field has produced several trillion cubic feet of gas; however, MSP has entered into an exclusive agreement with the field’s largest owner and operator to convert the field into a carbon sequestration reservoir. To help ensure successful operations, MSP receives support from an established board of advisors that includes members of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (“LOGA“) and its Carbon Capture and Utilization Storage committee, which includes Louisiana’s leading energy law firms, carbon project developers and large independent landowners, as well as veteran financial and industry operators and engineers with extensive experience in carbon sequestration.
“The MSP project is a prime example of doing well while doing good,” said Sunny Trinh, CEO of DevvStream. “Not only does the project allow DevvStream to contribute significantly to global carbon storage efforts, which promote the stabilization of atmospheric CO2 levels and help mitigate the impacts of climate change, but it also provides sustained access to diverse sources of revenue, including high-demand 45Q tax credits. As DevvStream continues to pursue strategic growth opportunities, industry consolidation, and the diversification of its revenue stream, we look forward to working alongside Crestmont to operationalize and monetize the MSP sequestration hub.”
“Crestmont is committed to working with our friends at LOGA and within the energy transition community to promote Louisiana as a leader in carbon capture and sequestration,” said David Beach, principal at Crestmont Investments. “After 15 years of research and exploration in legacy oil and gas fields in the gulf south, Crestmont is exceptionally proud to launch Monroe Sequestration Partners to bring this vision to life. Independent engineering consultants have stated that the Monroe project has the potential to become one of the largest carbon credit generation and sequestration opportunities in the nation. The addition of DevvStream further strengthens the Monroe project by allowing us to generate high-quality environmental assets with integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness.”
“Louisiana is in the enviable position to lead the nation and the world in carbon sequestration projects,” said Bryan Hanks, current LOGA board member. “The state represents an ideal location due to its natural geologic formations, pipeline infrastructure, meaningful access to carbon emissions sources from multiple plant and factory corridors, and a workforce rich in experience with surface and downhole operations – combinations unmatched anywhere. Monroe Sequestration Partners has assembled a tremendous team to maximize the unique opportunities our region provides, and the addition of DevvStream, with their expertise across all classes of environmental assets, helps ensure that project revenues will be generated with professionalism and transparency.”
DevvStream expects the MSP agreement to close in conjunction with the Business Combination and Nasdaq listing.
About DevvStream
Founded in 2021, DevvStream is a leading authority in the use of technology in carbon project development. The Company’s mission is to create alignment between sustainability and profitability, helping organizations achieve their climate initiatives while directly improving their financial health. With a pipeline of over 140 technology-based projects worldwide, DevvStream makes it simple for corporations and governments to address their net-zero goals while generating premium carbon credits in the process. DevvStream takes a programmatic approach to evaluating project opportunities, and co-develops projects spanning energy-efficient buildings, facilities and homes, industrial facilities, LED systems, EV charging stations, and technologies to seal oil wells. The Company’s end-to-end proprietary solution removes the risk and complexity from every step, allowing organizations to move from project ideation to credit monetization with ease. The result is a multi-year stream of carbon credit revenue that transforms sustainability into a financial investment. In addition, for organizations that need help to offset their most difficult-to-reduce emissions, we also provide premium carbon credits for purchase.
On September 13, 2023, DevvStream and Focus Impact Acquisition Corp (“Focus Impact”) announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement for a business combination that would result in the combined company (DevvStream) to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “DEVS”. On December 11, 2023, DevvStream announced the filing of a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which contains a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the Business Combination. Upon closing, the Business Combination is expected to result in DevvStream being the first publicly traded carbon credit company on a major U.S. stock exchange.
About Focus Impact Acquisition Corp.
Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. (Focus Impact) is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
About Crestmont Investments
Crestmont Investments specializes in structuring and arranging investments in companies and projects dedicated to fostering a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. With nearly 20 years of experience, our management team collaborates closely with family offices to facilitate direct, private offerings. We partner with exceptional management teams to drive impactful investments that contribute positively to global sustainability and societal well-being. For more information, visit www.crestmontinvestments.com.
About Monroe Sequestration Partners
Monroe Sequestration Partners LLC is a Delaware limited liability company formed by Crestmont Investments that holds agreements and intellectual property related to the conversion of a large, legacy gas field into a carbon sequestration reservoir and hub. Managed by members of the Crestmont executive team on an interim basis, Monroe Sequestration Partners is supported by a board of advisors that includes members of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, as well as veteran financial and industry operators and engineers.
Disclaimer
Certain statements in this news release may be considered forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and generally relate to future events or Focus Impact’s or DevvStream’s future financial or other performance metrics. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. These forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, Focus Impact’s, DevvStream’s and the combined company’s expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the proposed transaction, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the Business Combination and the timing of the completion of the proposed transaction, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Focus Impact and its management, and DevvStream and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed transaction; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Focus Impact, DevvStream, the combined company or others; (3) the inability to complete the proposed transaction due to the failure to satisfy any conditions to closing; (4) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed transaction that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations; (5) the ability to meet Nasdaq’s or another stock exchange’s listing standards following the consummation of the proposed transaction; (6) the risk that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of Focus Impact or DevvStream as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed transaction; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (8) costs related to the proposed transaction; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that Focus Impact, DevvStream or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) Focus Impact’s estimates of expenses and profitability and underlying assumptions with respect to stockholder redemptions and purchase price and other adjustments; (12) various factors beyond management’s control, including general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 that includes a proxy statement and prospectus of Focus Impact (as amended, the “proxy statement/prospectus”), first filed with the SEC on December 4, 2023, as amended from time to time, and other filings with the SEC; and (13) certain other risks identified and discussed in DevvStream’s Annual Information Form for the year ended July 31, 2023, and DevvStream’s other public filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, available on DevvStream’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.
These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith, and Focus Impact, DevvStream and the combined company believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that the events, results or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and none of Focus Impact, DevvStream or the combined company is under any obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports, which Focus Impact has filed or will file from time to time with the SEC and DevvStream’s public filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. This news release is not intended to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that a person may desire in considering an investment in Focus Impact or DevvStream and is not intended to form the basis of an investment decision in Focus Impact or DevvStream. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Focus Impact and DevvStream, the proposed transaction or other matters and attributable to Focus Impact and DevvStream or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the Business Combination, Focus Impact and DevvStream have prepared, and Focus Impact has filed with the SEC, the Registration Statement containing the proxy statement/prospectus with respect to the combined company’s securities to be issued in connection with the Business Combination, a proxy statement with respect to the stockholders’ meeting of Focus Impact to vote on the Business Combination and certain other related documents. Investors, securityholders and other interested persons are urged to read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus in connection with Focus Impact’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to be held to approve the Business Combination (and related matters) and general amendments thereto, because the proxy statement/prospectus contains important information about Focus Impact, DevvStream and the Business Combination. Focus Impact will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its stockholders as of July 18, 2024, the record date, for voting on the Business Combination. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that Focus Impact will send to its stockholders in connection with the Business Combination. Copies of the Registration Statement, including the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Focus Impact or DevvStream with the SEC, may be obtained, free of charge, by directing a request to Focus Impact Acquisition Corp., 250 Park Avenue, Suite 911, New York, New York 10177. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus and Registration Statement can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). Additional details relating to the proposed Business Combination are available in the management information circular dated July 29, 2024, a copy of which is filed under DevvStream’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.
Participants in the Solicitation
Focus Impact and its directors, executive officers, other members of management, and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Focus Impact’s stockholders in connection with the Business Combination under SEC rules. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Focus Impact’s stockholders in connection with the Business Combination is available in the Registration Statement and the proxy statement/prospectus included therein. To the extent that holdings of Focus Impact’s securities have changed since the amounts printed in Focus Impact’s registration statement on Form S-1 relating to its initial public offering, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names and interests in the Business Combination of Focus Impact’s directors and officers in Focus Impact’s filings with the SEC and in the Registration Statement, which includes the proxy statement/prospectus of Focus Impact for the Business Combination.
DevvStream and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Focus Impact in connection with the Business Combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the Business Combination are included in the proxy statement/prospectus of Focus Impact for the Business Combination. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described above.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Sunny Trinh, CEO
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