Major news on VGCX,if Zonte can come up with a strong drill program,we really could see fireworks in 2021.
Coeur Announces Investment in Victoria Gold Corp.
Chicago, Illinois – May 10, 2021 – Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE)
announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 11,067,714 (approximately 17.8%) of the
outstanding undiluted common shares of Victoria Gold Corp. (“Victoria”) (TSX: VGCX) from Orion CoVI Ltd. (“Orion”), at price of C$13.20 per share which reflects a 5% discount to the trailing 30-day volume
weighted price for the period ending May 7, 2021. In connection with the transaction, Orion will receive
12,785,485 shares of Coeur common stock (approximately 4.9% of issued and outstanding shares), based
on the trailing 30-day volume weighted price of $9.17 per share, for the period ended May 7, 2021,
representing aggregate consideration of approximately $117.2 million. Orion’s sales of Coeur shares will
be subject to certain restrictions. The transaction is expected to close on or about May 11, 2021, subject to
closing conditions.
“We have long admired the quality of Victoria’s Eagle asset and its recent success in ramping up operations.
This compelling opportunity to acquire 17.8% ownership interest in Victoria from Orion is consistent with
our stated strategy and capital allocation framework, and complements our existing portfolio of precious
metals assets in high-quality jurisdictions in North America,” commented Mitchell J. Krebs, Coeur’s
President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to become a shareholder of Victoria, and believe
this transaction represents an attractive investment for our stockholders.”
Concurrently, the Company and Orion also entered into an agreement pursuant to which Orion has agreed,
subject to certain terms and conditions, among other things, to certain transfer restrictions on its remaining
shares in Victoria and to support, vote in favor of, or deposit all common shares it owns in favor of an offer,
proposal or transaction that is supported by the board of directors of Victoria that would result in the
acquisition by Coeur of more than 50% of the common shares of Victoria, or all or substantially all of the
assets and properties of Victoria on a consolidated basis.
An early warning report will be filed by Coeur in accordance with applicable securities laws. As indicated
in such report, in the future, Coeur may acquire or dispose of common shares or other securities of Victoria,
either on the open market or in private transactions, depending on a number of factors. Coeur may engage
in discussions with Victoria, and, if and when appropriate, its representatives, regarding the Company’s
investment and possible strategic alternatives. While no present plans exist in this regard, Coeur may
consider or develop plans and/or make proposals with respect to potential strategic transactions involving
Victoria’s shares, business or assets.
www.coeur.com/_resources/news/nr_20210510.pdf