[SCHEDULE 13D/A] New Found Gold Corp SEC Filing
New Found Gold Corp. reporting persons (Eric Sprott, 2176423 Ontario Ltd. and Sprott Mining Inc.) increased their combined stake to 56,224,015 common shares, representing approximately 23.1% of the 243,007,933 shares outstanding as of August 27, 2025. The change reflects a private placement on August 27, 2025 in which 2176423 Ontario purchased 12,269,939 shares for gross proceeds of C$20 million, funded from the reporting entity’s working capital. The filing states the shares were acquired for investment purposes and that the reporting persons may buy or sell additional shares or engage with management in the future, but have no current plans that would trigger other Schedule 13D actions.
- Material ownership increase to 23.1% that may provide greater influence over corporate matters
 - Private placement funded with C$20 million from the reporting entity's working capital, showing committed capital deployment
 - Clear disclosure of control relationships and share counts, improving transparency
 
- None.
 
Insights
TL;DR: Sprott group raised ownership to 23.1% via a C$20M private placement, a material stake that could influence shareholder dynamics.
The acquisition of 12,269,939 shares in the private placement increased aggregate holdings to 56,224,015 shares (23.1% of the 243,007,933 shares outstanding). This is a material ownership concentration for a single reporting group and may affect trading liquidity and governance considerations. The filing specifies the source of funds as working capital and classifies the purchase as for investment purposes, with potential future purchases or dispositions. No other recent transactions in the prior 60 days were reported.
TL;DR: Holding above 20% signals a strategic minority position that could increase engagement with management or influence board-level outcomes.
The report documents control relationships: Eric Sprott controls 2176423 Ontario and Sprott Mining, and therefore the combined 23.1% beneficial ownership. The Schedule 13D/A explicitly preserves the reporting persons’ ability to evaluate and potentially act on governance matters, though it disclaims current plans. Given the disclosed control structure and material stake, other shareholders and the issuer may view the group as a significant influencer in corporate decisions.