Verdera Energy Completes Acquisition in Qualifying Transaction

Vancouver-based Verdera Energy Corp. announced the completion of its acquisition of Verdera Energy Holdings Inc., marking a significant milestone as a Qualifying Transaction under TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) guidelines. The transaction entailed a consolidation of company shares and a name change from POCML 7 Inc. to Verdera Energy Corp. The company successfully raised $20.4 million through various private placements.

The restructuring saw Verdera's board reconstituted, appointing Janet Lee Sheriff as CEO. Trading of Verdera's common shares under the ticker symbol "V" on TSXV is slated to begin around February 24, 2026, following TSXV's final endorsement. The transaction was advised by PowerOne Capital Markets Limited, securing advisory fees in both cash and options.

Verdera focuses on uranium asset development in New Mexico, driven by demand for clean, reliable domestic energy. Backed by strategic shareholder enCore Energy Corp., Verdera is committed to employing environmentally sound extraction technologies, fostering community relations in its operational regions.