M&A / Property
Pan American Silver Completes Acquisition of MAG Silver

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Executive Summary
- Pan American Silver completed its previously announced plan‑of‑arrangement acquisition of all outstanding MAG Silver shares.
- The transaction adds a 44% joint‑venture interest in the high‑grade Juanicipio silver mine, 100% ownership of the Larder exploration project and a 100% earn‑in interest in the Deer Trail exploration project.
- Consideration consisted of US$500 million cash plus approximately 60.2 million Pan American shares, giving former MAG shareholders ~14.3% of Pan American on a fully diluted basis.
Key Details
- Transaction consideration: US$500 million cash + ~60.2 million Pan American common shares issued to MAG shareholders.
- Ownership impact: Former MAG shareholders now own approximately 14.3% of Pan American’s outstanding shares (fully diluted).
- Asset additions:
- 44% JV interest in the Juanicipio mine (operated by Fresnillo plc).
- 100% ownership of the Larder exploration project.
- 100% earn‑in interest in the Deer Trail exploration project.
- Strategic benefits: Enhances Pan American’s silver reserve base, provides near‑term cash‑flow growth and long‑term exploration upside.
- Delisting timeline: MAG shares to be delisted from TSX on September 8, 2025 and cease trading on NYSE American on September 4, 2025.
- Regulatory filings: Full transaction details in MAG’s management information circular dated June 6, 2025 (SEDAR+ and EDGAR).
Notable Quotes
“The Juanicipio Mine is a high‑quality addition to our portfolio that will contribute meaningfully to our silver production, reserves and cash flow,” – Michael Steinmann, President & CEO, Pan American.
Materiality: Material – Positive (significant acquisition that materially expands the company’s asset base and shareholder composition).
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