Santacruz Silver Announces Results of 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting
Rhea-AI Summary
Santacruz Silver (OTCQX: SCZMF; TSXV: SCZ) reported that all matters at its Annual General and Special Meeting held on November 25, 2025 were approved by shareholders.
Shareholders fixed the board at five directors, re-elected Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Federico Villasenor, Larry Okada and Barry Girling, and re-elected Roland Löhner who immediately stepped down and was replaced by Bruce Wolfson. Shareholders also overwhelmingly approved a proposed consolidation of common shares to support the company’s proposed Nasdaq listing. The company will announce the consolidation effective date and ratio in a future release. The omnibus incentive plan was re-approved.
Positive
- Share consolidation approved to pursue Nasdaq listing
- Board continuity maintained with five directors and an announced replacement
- Omnibus incentive plan re-approved by shareholders
Negative
- Consolidation timing and ratio not yet announced
- Nasdaq requirement includes a minimum bid price of US$4.00 per share
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SCZMF gained 16.91%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
No peers appeared in the momentum scanner and no same-day peer headlines were recorded, suggesting the move reflected company-specific reactions to the AGM, board changes, and planned Nasdaq-focused share consolidation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08 | Share consolidation | Neutral | -2.4% | Announced four-for-one consolidation and post-consolidation share count, dates, identifiers. |
| Nov 27 | Quarterly earnings | Neutral | +1.6% | Q3 2025 results with revenue, EBITDA, cash, costs and Bolivar remediation update. |
| Nov 26 | AGM results | Positive | +16.9% | AGM approval of board slate, share consolidation, and omnibus incentive plan for Nasdaq plans. |
| Nov 17 | Board change | Positive | -3.4% | Appointment of Bruce Wolfson to the board and notice of Roland Löhner’s departure. |
| Nov 03 | Production update | Negative | -9.4% | Q3 2025 production with declines and Bolívar water inflow impacting high-grade areas. |
Recent news shows mixed reactions: operational and management updates sometimes sold off, while strategic items like the AGM and consolidation approval attracted strong buying. Overall, reactions to governance and listing-related steps have skewed positive, while production and incident-driven updates have seen pressure.
Over the last few weeks, Santacruz reported several key developments. On Nov 3, 2025, Q3 production of 3.42M silver equivalent oz with Bolívar disruption saw the stock fall -9.38%. A board appointment on Nov 17 drew a -3.43% move. The Nov 25 AGM and consolidation approval for a proposed Nasdaq listing coincided with a strong 16.91% gain. Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 27 and the Dec 8 consolidation effective-date notice then produced modest moves, showing investors reacting most strongly to the initial Nasdaq-focused governance step.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +16.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with prior enthusiasm for the company’s Nasdaq-focused governance steps, as seen when the earlier AGM and consolidation approval coincided with a 16.91% move. The announcement confirmed shareholder backing for a share consolidation, board continuity, and incentive plan re-approval. However, past history also showed negative responses to operational setbacks, so investors would have needed to balance listing ambitions with ongoing production and cost risks highlighted in recent updates.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 26, 2025) - Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SCZ) (OTCQX: SCZMF) (FSE: 1SZ) ("Santacruz" or the "Company") is pleased to report that all matters were approved at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders held on November 25, 2025.
At the Meeting, shareholders fixed the number of directors at five and re-elected Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Federico Villasenor, Larry Okada, Barry Girling and Roland Löhner as directors. As previously announced, Mr. Roland Löhner has stepped down from the board of directors immediately following the Meeting and is replaced by Mr. Bruce Wolfson. The Company thanks Mr. Löhner for his contributions and is pleased to welcome Mr. Wolfson to the board.
In addition, shareholders overwhelmingly approved the proposed consolidation of the Company's common shares in anticipation of the Company's proposed listing on the Nasdaq.
The Company will announce the effective date and ratio of the consolidation in a future news release once determined. As previously announced, the Company is effecting the consolidation in order to satisfy Nasdaq's initial listing requirements, which include a minimum bid price of US
All other matters voted on at the Meeting, including re-approval of the Company's omnibus incentive plan, were also approved by shareholders.
About Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
Santacruz Silver is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties across Latin America. In Bolivia, the Company operates the Bolivar, Porco, and Caballo Blanco mining complexes, with Caballo Blanco comprising the Tres Amigos and Colquechaquita mines. The Reserva mine, whose production is provided to the San Lucas ore sourcing and trading business, is also located in Bolivia. Additionally, the Company oversees the Soracaya exploration project. In Mexico, Santacruz operates the Zimapán mine.
'signed'
Arturo Préstamo Elizondo,
Executive Chairman and CEO
For further information please contact:
Arturo Préstamo
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
Email: info@santacruzsilver.com
Telephone: +52 81 83 785707
Andrés Bedregal
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
Email: info@santacruzsilver.com
Telephone: +591 22444849
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of the management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements about the proposed completion of the consolidation (including the timing thereof and the proposed ratio at which it will be completed) and the Company's application to list on the Nasdaq.
These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: that the Company may not complete the Nasdaq listing as anticipated, or at all; the possibility that the Company will not complete the Consolidation on the timing anticipated, or at all; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental or stock exchange approvals, including the approval of the TSXV in respect of the Consolidation and the Nasdaq in respect of the Company's listing application; changes in equity markets; inflation; and those risks set out in the Company's public disclosure record on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
There can be no assurance that any forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information or statements, other than as required by applicable law.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/275973
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