Agnico Eagle acquires five million Fuerte receipts

Executive Summary

• Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. acquired five million subscription receipts from Fuerte Metals Corp.’s subsidiary for $8.25 M, representing a strategic equity investment in the junior miner.
• Upon escrow release, each receipt converts into one unit of Fuerte (one common share + one warrant at $2.50 exercise price, 5‑year term).
• Post‑transaction Agnico Eagle will hold ~10.17 million Fuerte shares and five million warrants, equating to ~8.12% non‑diluted ownership (≈11.65% partially diluted).

Key Details

• Purchase Price & Consideration: $1.65 per subscription receipt; total cash consideration of $8.25 M for 5 million receipts.
• Conversion Mechanics: Each receipt converts to one unit consisting of:
• 1 common share of Fuerte Metals Corp.
• 1 warrant to purchase an additional common share at $2.50 per share, exercisable for five years from issuance.
• Escrow Release Conditions: Include completion of Fuerte’s acquisition of certain properties; as partial consideration, Fuerte may issue up to 33,572,115 common shares (or convertible securities).
• Ownership Impact:
• Prior ownership: 5,171,310 Fuerte shares (~8.43% non‑diluted).
• After conversion & escrow conditions: 10,171,310 shares + 5 million warrants → ~8.12% non‑diluted; ~11.65% partially diluted (assuming full warrant exercise).
• Investor Rights Agreement (dated Jan 31 2024): Grants Agnico Eagle rights to:
• Participate in future equity financings to maintain pro‑rata ownership or increase stake up to 9.99%.
• Nominate one director (or two if Fuerte’s board expands to ≥8 directors).
• Future Flexibility: Agnico Eagle may acquire additional securities of Fuerte or dispose of existing holdings, subject to market conditions and strategic priorities.
• Regulatory Filing: An early‑warning report will be filed in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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