Vizsla Silver to grant option for additional notes

Executive Summary

• Vizsla Silver Corp. announced a proposed offering of US$250 million in convertible senior unsecured notes due 2031, with an additional option for initial purchasers to buy up to US$50 million more.
• The company intends to use the net proceeds to support the exploration and development of the Panuco project, pursue potential future acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes.
• The notes are convertible into common shares, cash, or a combination, with capped call transactions expected to be entered into to hedge against potential dilution.

Key Details

• Offering Size: Aggregate principal amount of US$250 million of convertible senior unsecured notes due 2031.
• Over-Allotment Option: Initial purchasers have a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional US$50 million in aggregate principal amount of notes.
• Use of Proceeds:
  • Exploration and development of the Panuco project.
  • Potential future acquisitions.
  • General corporate purposes.
  • Payment for capped call transactions (using net proceeds or existing cash on hand).
• Note Terms:
  • Type: Senior unsecured obligations.
  • Interest Rate: Payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning July 15, 2026.
  • Maturity: January 15, 2031, unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased.
  • Conversion: Convertible into common shares, cash, or a combination at the company's election.
  • Conversion Period: Prior to October 15, 2030, convertible only under certain circumstances; thereafter, convertible at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day preceding the maturity date.
  • Pricing: Interest rate, initial conversion rate, and other terms to be determined by the company and initial purchasers based on market conditions.
• Capped Call Transactions:
  • Company expects to enter into privately negotiated cash-settled capped call transactions to compensate for potential economic dilution upon conversion and/or offset cash payments in excess of the principal amount.
  • Capped call counterparties may enter into derivative transactions or purchase shares concurrently with or shortly after pricing, which could impact market price.
  • Counterparties may modify hedge positions via secondary market transactions, potentially affecting share/note prices and conversion values.
• Conditions: Subject to receipt of necessary approvals, including from the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American.

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