AGNICO EAGLE UPDATES EARLY WARNING REPORT IN RESPECT OF PRISM RESOURCES INC.
Agnico Eagle (NYSE: AEM) signed a royalty purchase agreement with Prism Resources to acquire Prism's 7.5% net profit interest royalty over certain Agnico Eagle-owned properties in Ontario for $5 million in cash.
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Agnico Eagle (NYSE: AEM) signed a royalty purchase agreement with Prism Resources to acquire Prism's 7.5% net profit interest royalty over certain Agnico Eagle-owned properties in Ontario for $5 million in cash.
The deal, expected to close in Q3 2026, is subject to Prism shareholder approval and TSX Venture Exchange acceptance. Agnico Eagle's stake in Prism remains at 5,750,000 shares (11.07%) before and after the agreement.
The transaction is expected to involve a material amount of Prism's assets and may lead to a material change in Prism's business.
Positive
- Agrees to buy 7.5% net profit royalty over Ontario properties for $5 million
- Maintains 5,750,000 Prism shares, representing 11.07% ownership, with optionality to adjust
Negative
- Closing depends on Prism shareholder approval and TSX Venture Exchange acceptance
- Transaction may significantly alter Prism's asset base and business profile
Details
News Market Reaction – AEM
On Jun 4, the day this news came out, AEM closed 2.97% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jun 4 session.
Key Figures
- Royalty purchase price
- $5,000,000
- Cash consideration for 7.5% net profit interest royalty
- Royalty rate
- 7.5%
- Net profit interest royalty over certain Porcupine District properties
- Prism shareholding
- 5,750,000 shares
- Agnico Eagle ownership in Prism before and after agreement
- Ownership stake
- 11.07%
- Agnico Eagle’s non-diluted ownership of Prism common shares
- Expected closing
- Q3 2026
- Targeted closing period for the royalty transaction
Historical Context
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Proxy advisors backed the Rupert acquisition terms involving AEM share consideration.
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Announced C$22.44M private placement to lift Wallbridge ownership toward 19.62%.
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Approved large Hope Bay project with strong IRR and NPV at higher gold prices.
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Outlined Rupert’s Q1 loss alongside details of AEM’s planned acquisition terms.
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May 13
Sector valuation note
- 24h Move
- -0.6%
Sector commentary on rising undeveloped gold asset valuations highlighting a peer.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
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Stock Symbol: AEM (NYSE and TSX)
The Transaction is subject to a number of customary closing conditions, including approval by Prism's shareholders and receipt of acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. Subject to satisfaction of the closing conditions, the Transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
Agnico Eagle is not acquiring any common shares ("Common Shares") or other securities in the capital of Prism in connection with the Transaction. Immediately before and after the execution and delivery of the Royalty Purchase Agreement, Agnico Eagle owned 5,750,000 Common Shares, representing approximately
The Transaction is expected to result in the sale or transfer of a material amount Prism's assets and may result in a material change in Prism's business. Depending on market conditions and other factors, Agnico Eagle may, from time to time, acquire additional Common Shares or other securities of Prism or dispose of some or all of the Common Shares or other securities of Prism that it owns at such time.
An early warning report will be filed by Agnico Eagle in accordance with applicable securities laws. To obtain a copy of the early warning report, please contact:
Investor Relations
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
145 King Street East, Suite 400
Telephone: 416-947-1212
Email: investor.relations@agnicoeagle.com
Agnico Eagle's head office is located at 145 King Street East, Suite 400,
About Agnico Eagle
Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world, operating mines in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico. Agnico Eagle is advancing a pipeline of high-quality development projects in these regions to support sustainable growth over the next decade. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this news release has been prepared as at June 4, 2026. Certain statements in this news release, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws. These statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "will" or similar terms.
Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements relating to Agnico Eagle's proposed acquisition of the Royalty and Agnico Eagle's acquisition or disposition of securities of Prism in the future.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Agnico Eagle as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, known and unknown, could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Other than as required by law, Agnico Eagle does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.
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SOURCE Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
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