Aura Announces Launch of U.S. Public Offering
Aura Minerals (OTCQX: ORAAF) has announced the launch of a significant U.S. public offering of common shares, aiming to raise approximately US$210 million. The company plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "AUGO".
The offering is being led by global coordinators BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs, with BTG Pactual and Itaú BBA as Joint Bookrunners. The company will grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares at the public offering price. The offering will be conducted through a registration statement filed with the SEC, which is pending effectiveness.
Notably, the offering excludes shareholders' preemptive rights and will not constitute a public offering in Brazil or Canada, with specific restrictions for these markets.
Aura Minerals (OTCQX: ORAAF) ha annunciato il lancio di un'importante offerta pubblica negli Stati Uniti di azioni ordinarie, con l'obiettivo di raccogliere circa 210 milioni di dollari USA. La società prevede di quotare le proprie azioni sul Nasdaq Global Select Market con il simbolo "AUGO".
L'offerta è guidata dai coordinatori globali BofA Securities e Goldman Sachs, con BTG Pactual e Itaú BBA come Joint Bookrunners. La società concederà agli underwriter un'opzione di 30 giorni per acquistare azioni aggiuntive al prezzo dell'offerta pubblica. L'offerta sarà effettuata tramite una dichiarazione di registrazione depositata presso la SEC, attualmente in attesa di efficacia.
È importante sottolineare che l'offerta esclude i diritti di prelazione degli azionisti e non costituirà un'offerta pubblica in Brasile o Canada, con specifiche restrizioni per questi mercati.
Aura Minerals (OTCQX: ORAAF) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de una importante oferta pública en Estados Unidos de acciones comunes, con el objetivo de recaudar aproximadamente 210 millones de dólares estadounidenses. La empresa planea listar sus acciones en el Nasdaq Global Select Market bajo el símbolo "AUGO".
La oferta está liderada por los coordinadores globales BofA Securities y Goldman Sachs, con BTG Pactual e Itaú BBA como Joint Bookrunners. La compañía otorgará a los suscriptores una opción de 30 días para comprar acciones adicionales al precio de la oferta pública. La oferta se realizará mediante una declaración de registro presentada ante la SEC, que está pendiente de aprobación.
Es importante destacar que la oferta excluye los derechos preferentes de los accionistas y no constituirá una oferta pública en Brasil o Canadá, con restricciones específicas para estos mercados.
Aura Minerals (OTCQX: ORAAF)는 약 2억 1천만 달러 규모의 미국 공모주 발행을 발표했습니다. 회사는 나스닥 글로벌 셀렉트 마켓에 'AUGO'라는 심볼로 주식을 상장할 계획입니다.
이번 공모는 글로벌 코디네이터인 BofA Securities와 Goldman Sachs가 주도하며, BTG Pactual과 Itaú BBA가 공동 주관사로 참여합니다. 회사는 인수인들에게 공모가로 추가 주식을 30일간 매수할 수 있는 옵션을 부여할 예정입니다. 공모는 SEC에 제출된 등록 서류를 통해 진행되며, 현재 효력 발생을 기다리고 있습니다.
특히, 이번 공모는 주주들의 우선매수권을 제외하며, 브라질과 캐나다에서는 공모가 이루어지지 않으며 해당 시장에 대한 특정 제한이 적용됩니다.
Aura Minerals (OTCQX : ORAAF) a annoncé le lancement d'une importante offre publique aux États-Unis d'actions ordinaires, visant à lever environ 210 millions de dollars US. La société prévoit de coter ses actions sur le Nasdaq Global Select Market sous le symbole "AUGO".
L'offre est dirigée par les coordinateurs mondiaux BofA Securities et Goldman Sachs, avec BTG Pactual et Itaú BBA en tant que co-chefs de file. La société accordera aux souscripteurs une option de 30 jours pour acheter des actions supplémentaires au prix de l'offre publique. L'offre sera réalisée via une déclaration d'enregistrement déposée auprès de la SEC, dont l'efficacité est en attente.
Il est à noter que l'offre exclut les droits préférentiels des actionnaires et ne constituera pas une offre publique au Brésil ou au Canada, avec des restrictions spécifiques pour ces marchés.
Aura Minerals (OTCQX: ORAAF) hat den Start eines bedeutenden öffentlichen Angebots von Stammaktien in den USA angekündigt, mit dem Ziel, etwa 210 Millionen US-Dollar zu beschaffen. Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktien unter dem Symbol "AUGO" am Nasdaq Global Select Market zu listen.
Das Angebot wird von den globalen Koordinatoren BofA Securities und Goldman Sachs geleitet, mit BTG Pactual und Itaú BBA als Joint Bookrunner. Das Unternehmen gewährt den Underwritern eine 30-tägige Option zum Kauf zusätzlicher Aktien zum öffentlichen Angebotspreis. Das Angebot wird über eine bei der SEC eingereichte Registrierungserklärung durchgeführt, deren Wirksamkeit noch aussteht.
Bemerkenswert ist, dass das Angebot die Bezugsrechte der Aktionäre ausschließt und in Brasilien oder Kanada kein öffentliches Angebot darstellt, mit spezifischen Beschränkungen für diese Märkte.
- Planned listing on Nasdaq Global Select Market expands market access and visibility
- Significant capital raise of US$210 million strengthens financial position
- Strong underwriting team including major investment banks enhances offering credibility
- Potential dilution for existing shareholders
- No preemptive rights for existing shareholders and Brazilian Depositary Receipt holders
- Limited accessibility for Brazilian and Canadian retail investors due to offering restrictions
Insights
Aura Minerals' $210M U.S. offering and Nasdaq listing expands capital access while diluting existing shareholders.
Aura Minerals is executing a significant capital markets move with its planned
The offering structure reveals several strategic elements: the company has assembled a multinational banking syndicate led by top-tier firms BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs as Global Coordinators, alongside Brazilian investment banks BTG Pactual and Itaú BBA as Joint Bookrunners. This suggests a coordinated approach targeting both U.S. institutional investors and maintaining relationships with Latin American financial partners, reflecting Aura's operational footprint.
For existing shareholders, this offering explicitly excludes preemptive rights through the company's memorandum and articles of association, meaning current investors cannot maintain their proportional ownership without participating in the open market. This will result in ownership dilution. The 30-day underwriter option for additional shares could potentially increase both dilution and capital raised.
Regulatory filings indicate careful jurisdictional compliance, with the offering structured to avoid triggering public offering requirements in Brazil and Canada. The SEC registration statement remains pending effectiveness, meaning the offering is announced but not yet active in the market.
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA) (B3: AURA33) (OTCQX: ORAAF) (“Aura” or the “Company”) announces the launch of its United States public offering of common shares, pursuant to a registration statement on Form F-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Aura is seeking to raise around US
BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as Global Coordinators, BTG Pactual and Itaú BBA are acting as Joint Bookrunners and Bradesco BBI, National Bank of Canada Financial Markets, RBC Capital Markets and Scotiabank are acting as Co-Managers, of the offering.
The offering is being made in the United States only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus related to the offering may be obtained, when available, from BofA Securities, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department.
A registration statement relating to this offering has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This communication to the market shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Shareholders’ preemptive rights in new shares issuances, such as the offering, are expressly excluded pursuant to the Company’s memorandum and articles of association. There will be no pre-emptive right for our Brazilian Depositary Receipts holders in connection with the public offering.
The offering will not be carried out by any means that would constitute a public offering in Brazil under Law No. 6,385, dated December 7, 1976, as amended, and under Brazilian Securities Commission (“CVM”) Resolution (Resolução) No. 160, dated July 13, 2022, as amended (“CVM Resolution 160”). The offering has not been and will not be registered with the CVM in Brazil. The common shares may not be offered or sold in Brazil except in circumstances which do not constitute a public offering for distribution under Brazilian securities laws and regulations.
No prospectus has been filed with any securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada in connection with this offering. The offering will not be made available to the public in Canada. Any offering into Canada will be made exclusively by way of a private placement pursuant to an exemption from the prospectus requirements of applicable Canadian provincial and territorial securities laws and is subject to receipt of approval from the TSX. In Canada, only investors purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited investors (as defined in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario)) and are permitted clients (as defined in National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations) are eligible to invest.
About Aura 360° Mining
Aura is focused on mining in complete terms – thinking holistically about how its business impacts and benefits every one of our stakeholders: our company, our shareholders, our employees, and the countries and communities we serve. We call this 360° Mining.
Aura is a company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The company's five operating assets include the Minosa gold mine in Honduras; the Almas, Apoena, and Borborema gold mines in Brazil; and the Aranzazu copper, gold, and silver mine in Mexico. Additionally, the company owns Era Dorada, a gold project in Guatemala; Tolda Fria, a gold project in Colombia; and three projects in Brazil: Matupá, which is under development; São Francisco, which is in care and maintenance; and the Carajás copper project in the Carajás region, in the exploration phase.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements
This press release includes certain statements and information that may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and/or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the Company’s current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, without limitation, statements with respect to: statements relating to the public offering of the Company’s common shares; the expected timing of the public offering; the registration and listing of the Company’s common shares in the United States; the registration statement becoming effective; the SEC’s review process; the sizing and pricing of the offering; the means by which the offering will be made; and the Company’s business strategies. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “projects”, “estimates”, “assumes”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives” or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon, without limitation, the following estimates and assumptions: the Company carrying out its public offering; the Company successfully completing the SEC review process; obtaining requisite regulatory approvals; and general business, economic and market conditions.
These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that may cause actual results to vary, include, without limitation, that the Company may not carry out its public offering or complete the SEC review process. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement or forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Investor Relations ri@auraminerals.com
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