Company: JUPGF
Filing Date: 2025-05-02
Form Type: DRS
Source: 0001641172-25-008279
Chunk: 126

Company: ATLAS CRITICAL MINERALS Corp
Filing Date: 2025-05-02
Form: DRS
Chunk 126
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On July 27, 2016, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (as defined herein) with Atlas Lithium, pursuant to which Atlas Lithium will have the right to participate in certain securities registrations under the Securities Act.

On October 31, 2024, we entered into the Merger Agreement with Apollo Resources Corporation, pursuant to which Apollo Resources Corporation merged with and into us, with us being the surviving entity of the Merger. The Merger was consummated on November 19, 2024.

On December 18, 2024, we entered into the Option Agreement with Atlas Lithium, pursuant to which we acquired an option to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Brazil Minerals Resources Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlas Lithium Corporation.

For additional information regarding the Registration Rights Agreement, the Option Agreement and the Merger Agreement, please see “Related Party Transactions.”

Exchange Controls

Foreign direct investment in Brazil is governed by Law number 14.286 of December 29, 2021 (the “New Foreign Exchange Law”), replacing Brazilian Laws number. 4.131 (1962) and number 11.371 (2006), incorporating crucial amendments. Under the New Foreign Exchange Law, foreign direct investors must adhere to a set of reporting and regulatory obligations.

Foreign investments, whether in the form of portfolio investments or direct investments in the capital market by individuals or entities, are subject to rigorous registration requirements. Portfolio investments, now regulated by Brazil Monetary Council (“CMN”) Resolution number 4.373 since March 30, 2015, have introduced changes aimed at facilitating the entry of foreign investors into the Brazilian financial and capital markets.

Non-resident investors are obligated to report their status to the Brazilian Central Bank, appoint a tax representative, and engage a representative in Brazil for service of process in suits under Brazilian Corporate Law. Additionally, investments exceeding U.S.$ 100,000.00 require prompt reporting to the Brazilian Central Bank through the Foreign Capital Information Reporting System – Foreign Direct Investment within 30 days of funds flowing into Brazil.

The reporting obligations extend to various aspects, including the remittance of profits abroad, the repatriation of capital, and the formalization of reinvestments. Investments are reported in the foreign currency of origin or in Brazilian currency if derived from a non-resident account in Brazil.

Other than such reporting obligations, foreign investment is not subject to government approvals or authorizations and there are no requirements regarding minimum investment or local participation in capital (except in very limited