VANCOUVER, BC – August 24, 2010 – Brixton Metals Corporation (“Brixton” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an amalgamation agreement (the “Amalgamation Agreement”) with Marksmen Capital Inc. (“Marksmen”), a capital pool company listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange and its subsidiary, Marksmen Acquisition Corp. Pursuant to the Amalgamation Agreement, Marksmen and the Company would enter into a business combination whereby Marksmen would acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company in exchange for the issuance of 1.8 common shares of Marksmen for each common share of the Company. This proposed transaction would constitute a reverse takeover transaction pursuant to the terms of the TSX-Venture Exchange. This transaction is subject to shareholder approval and certain regulatory approvals. In the event this transaction does not proceed, the Company has agreed to reimburse Marksmen for reasonable expenses incurred up to a maximum of $40,000. In addition, the Company would be required to pay certain shareholders of Marksmen up to $35,000 in relation to the cancellation of specific Marksmen common shares.
About Brixton Metals Corporation
Brixton Metals Corporation is a Vancouver based mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of precious metals assets. Veterans of exploration and highly respected within the industry, Brixton’s management is focused on advancing large scale deposits to feasibility and is exploring targets in alliance with Millrock Resources and Kiska Metals. Brixton’s portfolio is comprised of two properties: Thorn (BC) and its flagship property, Kahilt (Alaska). Kahilt is a large, 100% owned land position in an under-explored district with the potential to host world class ore bodies.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
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