Agnico Eagle Mines Limited AEM has announced an increase in its investment in Maple Gold Mines Ltd. through a non-brokered private placement at a price of $0.60 per unit, for a total consideration of $351,971.40. The unit represented a combination of one common share of Maple and one common share purchase warrant of Maple.
Previously, Agnico Eagle held 7,467,426 common shares, representing approximately 16.32% of Maple’s issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis.
Now Agnico Eagle owns 8,054,045 common shares and 586,619 warrants, roughly 15.38% of the issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis, and 16.32% on a partially diluted basis, assuming exercise of the warrants and after giving effect to other securities issued concurrently by Maple with the private placement. Each of the warrants entitles Agnico Eagle to acquire one common share at a price of C$0.85 for a period of 36 months from the date of issue.
AEM and Maple are party to an investor rights agreement dated Oct. 13, 2020. Under this agreement, Agnico Eagle is entitled to certain rights provided a few ownership thresholds are upheld, including participation in equity financings to maintain its pro rata ownership in Maple or acquire up to a 19.90% interest in Maple, as well as the right to nominate one or two persons to Maple’s board, depending on the size of the board of directors of Maple.
This acquisition aligns with Agnico Eagle’s strategy of establishing strategic positions in prospective opportunities with strong geological potential. The company may increase or decrease its ownership in Maple over time, depending on market conditions and strategic priorities.
AEM stock has surged 96% over the past year compared with the industry’s 74.5% growth.
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AEM currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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