LunR Royalties Signs Definitive Silver Stream Agreement for the Previously Announced Fruta Del Norte Transaction
Executive Summary
- LunR Royalties entered into definitive agreements with Lundin Gold and its subsidiary Aurelian to complete the previously announced life‑of‑mine silver stream on the Fruta Del Norte mine.
- The transaction will issue 50,505,501 common shares of LunR (the “Consideration”) to Lundin Gold; closing is expected in Q2 2026 pending TSXV and shareholder approvals.
- A parent guarantee from Lundin Gold backs Aurelian’s obligations, and the distribution of the Consideration will be made as a dividend‑in‑kind to Lundin Gold shareholders (subject to legal restrictions).
Key Details
- Definitive Agreements:
- Silver Purchase and Sale Agreement between LunR and Aurelian.
- Parent Guarantee from Lundin Gold guaranteeing Aurelian’s obligations under the purchase agreement.
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Distribution Agreement governing issuance of the Consideration to Lundin Gold and its subsequent dividend‑in‑kind distribution.
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Consideration: 50,505,501 LunR common shares to be issued to Lundin Gold upon closing.
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Closing Timeline & Conditions:
- Expected Q2 2026 closing.
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Subject to TSXV approval, shareholder approval under MI 61‑101 at the May 21, 2026 AGM/Special Meeting, receipt of a final prospectus receipt, and customary closing conditions.
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Governance Approvals:
- Special Committee of independent LunR directors unanimously recommended the agreements; LunR Board approved them unanimously (with conflicted directors abstaining).
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Lundin Gold’s Board also approved the agreements unanimously (excluding conflicted members).
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Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion: BMO Capital Markets acted as financial advisor to LunR’s Special Committee and issued a fairness opinion confirming that the share consideration is fair from a financial perspective.
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Distribution Mechanics:
- After closing, Lundin Gold will distribute the shares to its shareholders as a dividend‑in‑kind, except where prohibited (e.g., U.S. jurisdiction). In restricted jurisdictions, shares will be sold on behalf of shareholders and cash proceeds delivered.
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Lundin Gold will hold no LunR common shares after the distribution and will not be considered a “control person” under TSXV policies.
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Regulatory Filings: LunR will file a short‑form prospectus (subject to BC Securities Commission clearance) to qualify the share issuance; receipt of the prospectus, TSXV approval, and shareholder approvals are conditions precedent to completion.
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Related Party & Non‑Arm’s Length Status: The transaction is a related‑party transaction under MI 61‑101 and also classified as non‑arm’s length per TSXV policies, requiring both MI 61‑101 and TSXV shareholder approvals.
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