Equity Dilution

Search Minerals (TSXV: SMY | OTC: SHCMD) has reached a settlement regarding approximately $100,000 in outstanding debt with Kee Scarp Ltd. and Todd Burlingame. The company will issue 203,688 common shares to Burlingame and pay $26,600 to Kee Scarp. The share issuance is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and a four-month hold period. This move balances debt reduction with potential shareholder dilution.