Voyager Metals and Cerrado Gold Announce Completion of Business Combination Transaction
Voyager Metals and Cerrado Gold Announce Completion of Business Combination Transaction
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2023 / Voyager Metals Inc. ("Voyager") (TSXV:VONE) and Cerrado Gold Inc. ("Cerrado") (TSXV:CERT) (OTCQX:CRDOF) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the previously announced statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) pursuant to which Cerrado acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Voyager (the "Voyager Shares") that it did not already own. The Arrangement was carried out pursuant to the terms of the arrangement agreement between Voyager and Cerrado dated March 7, 2023 (the "Arrangement Agreement") and became effective today, resulting in Voyager becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cerrado. The Arrangement had received the requisite approval of Voyager shareholders and optionholders at a special meeting held on May 24, 2023. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) issued a final order approving the Arrangement on May 26, 2023.
多伦多,于/ACCESSWIRE/2023年5月31日/旅行者金属公司(“旅行者号“)(TSXV:VONE)和Cerrado Gold Inc.(”塞拉多“)(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:CERT)(OTCQX:CRDOF)欣然宣布成功完成先前公布的法定布置图则(“布置“)下《商业公司法》(安大略省),据此,Cerrado收购了Voyager的所有已发行和已发行普通股(“旅行者共享“)。有关安排是根据旅行者与Cerrado于2023年3月7日订立的安排协议(”安排协议“)并于今日生效,使Voyager成为Cerrado的全资附属公司。这项安排已在2023年5月24日举行的特别会议上获得Voyager股东及购股权持有人所需的批准。安大略省高等法院(商业广告清单)于2023年5月26日发布了批准这一安排的最终命令。
Pursuant to the Arrangement, each former shareholder of Voyager, other than Cerrado, is entitled to receive 1/6 of one (1) Cerrado share for each outstanding Voyager share (the "Consideration"). Further in connection with the Arrangement, holders of the Voyager options received options of Cerrado adjusted in accordance with the Exchange Ratio and subject to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement (the "Cerrado Replacement Options"), resulting in the grant of 1,266,649 Cerrado Replacement Options. The Cerrado Replacement Options are not exercisable by the holders thereof until shareholder and relevant TSX Venture Exchange approvals have been obtained in respect of such options and an amended Cerrado omnibus plan with higher limits is in place to accommodate the exercise of such options. Such approval is being sought at the annual and special meeting of Cerrado shareholders expected to be held on July 19, 2023. In addition, all outstanding common share purchase warrants of Voyager ("Voyager Warrants") have been adjusted, in accordance with their terms, and following the Arrangement, are exercisable for up to 1,779,755 Cerrado shares based on the Exchange Ratio.
根据该安排,除Cerrado外,Voyager的每一位前股东有权以每股Voyager已发行股票换取一(1)股Cerrado股票的六分之一(“考虑事项此外,有关安排,Voyager期权持有人收到根据交换比率调整的Cerrado期权,并受安排协议的条款规限(“Cerrado更换选项“),从而授予1,266,649个Cerrado替代期权。Cerrado替代期权的持有人不得行使Cerrado替代期权,直到就此类期权获得股东和相关的多伦多创业交易所的批准,以及修订的Cerrado综合计划具有更高的限制以适应此类期权的行使。Cerrado股东年度和特别会议正在寻求批准,预计将于2023年7月19日举行。此外,Voyager的所有未偿还普通股认购权证(”旅行者号授权“)已根据其条款作出调整,并根据安排,可根据交换比率行使最多1,779,755股Cerrado股份。
In order to receive the Consideration in exchange for their Voyager shares, registered Voyager shareholders are reminded that they must complete, execute and submit the letter of transmittal (a copy of which was included in the meeting materials previously mailed to Voyager shareholders) to TSX Trust Company, in its capacity as depositary under the Arrangement, together with their certificate(s) or DRS advice(s) representing their Voyager shares, in accordance with the tender procedures described in the Circular (as defined below) and the letter of transmittal. Registered shareholders are encouraged to tender their Voyager shares as soon as possible in exchange for the Consideration. For any questions about completing the letter of transmittal in connection with the Arrangement, please contact TSX Trust Company at 416-342-1091 or by email at tsxtis@tmx.com. Beneficial shareholders should contact their intermediary and arrange for the intermediary to complete the necessary steps to ensure they receive the Consideration for their Voyager shares as soon as possible following the completion of the Arrangement.
为收取代价以换取Voyager股份,谨提醒Voyager登记股东,彼等必须按照通函(定义见下文)及递送函件所述的招标程序,向多伦多证交所信托公司(根据安排以托管身份向Voyager股东寄发股份)填妥、签立及提交递送函(副本已包括于先前邮寄予Voyager股东的会议材料内),连同彼等代表Voyager股份的证书(S)或DRS意见(S)。鼓励注册股东尽快提交其Voyager股票,以换取对价。如有任何关于填写与安排相关的传送信的问题,请致电416-342-1091或通过电子邮件至tsxtis@tmx.com与多伦多证交所信托公司联系。实益股东应联络其中间人,并安排该中间人完成所需步骤,以确保他们在安排完成后尽快收到对其Voyager股份的对价。
Following completion of the Arrangement, the Voyager Shares are expected to be de-listed from the TSX Venture Exchange as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event on or about June 5, 2023. In connection therewith, Voyager intends to submit an application to the applicable securities regulators to cease to be a reporting issuer and to terminate its public reporting obligations.
安排完成后,预计Voyager股票将在合理可行的情况下尽快于2023年6月5日左右在多伦多证券交易所创业板退市。与此相关,Voyager打算向适用的证券监管机构提交申请,要求其停止作为报告发行人并终止其公开报告义务。
Further details regarding the Arrangement are set out in Voyager's information circular dated April 19, 2023, which is available on SEDAR () under Voyager's issuer profile.
有关这项安排的进一步详情载于Voyager于2023年4月19日发出的资料通告,该通告可于SEDAR()的Voyager发行商简介下查阅。
Advisors
顾问
Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. acted as financial advisor and Bennett Jones LLP acted as legal advisor to Voyager in connection with the Arrangement.
Elhelon Wealth Partners Inc.担任Voyager的财务顾问,Bennett Jones LLP担任与这一安排有关的法律顾问。
WeirFoulds LLP acted as legal advisor to Cerrado in connection with the Arrangement.
WeirFoulds LLP担任Cerrado的法律顾问,参与了这一安排。
About Voyager Metals Inc.
Voyager Metals Inc.简介
Voyager Metals Inc. is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Canada.The Company is focused on advancing its Mont Sorcier, Vanadium-rich, Magnetite Iron Ore Project, located just outside of Chibougamau, Quebec.
Voyager Metals Inc.是一家总部位于加拿大多伦多的矿产勘探公司。该公司专注于推进其位于魁北克奇布加莫郊外的Mont Sorcier富钒磁铁矿项目。
About Cerrado Gold Inc.
关于Cerrado Gold Inc.
Cerrado Gold is a Toronto-based gold production, development, and exploration company focused on gold projects in South America. The Company is the 100% owner of both the producing Minera Don Nicolás mine in Santa Cruz province, Argentina, and the highly prospective Monte Do Carmo development project, located in Tocantins State, Brazil.
Cerrado Gold是一家总部位于多伦多的黄金生产、开发和勘探公司,专注于南美的黄金项目。该公司是阿根廷圣克鲁斯省正在生产的Minera Don NicoláS矿和巴西托坎廷斯州备受期待的蒙特多卡莫开发项目的100%所有者。
At Minera Don Nicolas, Cerrado is maximizing asset value through continued operational optimization and further production growth. An extensive campaign of exploration is ongoing to further unlock potential resources in our highly prospective land package in the heart of the Deseado Masiff.
在Minera Don Nicolas,Cerrado正在通过持续的运营优化和进一步的产量增长实现资产价值的最大化。一场广泛的勘探活动正在进行中,以进一步释放我们在Deseado Masiff心脏地带极具前景的土地包中的潜在资源。
At Monte Do Carmo, Cerrado is rapidly advancing the Serra Alta deposit through Feasibility and into production. Serra Alta is expected to be a high-margin and high-return project with significant exploration potential on an extensive and highly prospective 82,542-hectare land package.
在蒙特多卡莫,Cerrado正在迅速推进Serra Alta矿藏的可行性,并投入生产。Serra Alta预计将是一个高利润率和高回报的项目,在一个广泛和极具前景的82,542公顷的土地上具有巨大的勘探潜力。
For more information about Voyager, please visit the website at: . For more information about Cerrado, please visit the website at: .
有关旅行者的更多信息,请访问网站:。欲了解更多有关Cerrado的信息,请访问网站:。
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VOYAGER METALS INC.
代表Voyager Metals Inc.董事会。
Cliff Hale-Sanders, President and CEO Tel: +1-416-819-8558 |
Nicholas Campbell, CFA Director, Corporate Development Tel: +1-905-630-0148 |
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csanders@voyagermetals.com | ncampbell@voyagermetals.com |
克利夫·黑尔·桑德斯, 总裁与首席执行官 电话:+1-416-819-8558 |
尼古拉斯·坎贝尔,CFA 董事,企业发展 电话:+1-905-630-0148 |
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邮箱:csanders@voyagermetals.com | 邮箱:ncampbell@voyagermetals.com |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CERRADO GOLD INC.
代表Cerrado Gold Inc.董事会。
Mark Brennan, CEO and Chairman Tel: +1-647-796-0023 |
Mike McAllister Vice President, Investor Relations Tel: +1-647-805-5662 |
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mbrennan@cerradogold.com | mmcallister@cerradogold.com |
马克·布伦南 首席执行官兼董事长 电话:+1-647-796-0023 |
Mike·麦卡利斯特 投资者关系部总裁副经理 电话:+1-647-805-5662 |
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
有关前瞻性陈述的注意事项:
This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect'', ''anticipate'', ''continue'', ''estimate'', ''guidance'', ''objective'', ''ongoing'', ''may'', ''will'' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking statements concerning the issuance of Cerrado Replacement Options and the requirement to receive Cerrado shareholder approval for the exercise thereof; the de-listing of Voyager shares from TSX Venture Exchange; and the intention to obtain an order to cease being a reporting issuer in the applicable jurisdictions and terminate its public reporting requirements.
本新闻稿包含符合适用证券法的某些前瞻性信息和陈述。使用“预期”、“预期”、“继续”、“估计”、“指导”、“客观”、“正在进行”、“可能”、“将”和类似表达中的任何一个都是为了识别前瞻性信息或陈述。特别是,但不限于前述,本新闻稿包含前瞻性陈述,涉及发行Cerrado替代期权和行使该期权必须获得Cerrado股东批准的要求;Voyager股票从多伦多证券交易所风险交易所退市;以及打算获得命令,停止在适用司法管辖区作为报告发行人并终止其公开报告要求。
Voyager and Cerrado believe the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable at this time, but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with the timing and ability of the Voyager to obtain all necessary regulatory and exchange approvals, as applicable, in order to de-list from the TSX Venture Exchange and cease being a reporting issuer; the timing and ability to obtain the requisite approval of Cerrado shareholders to allow for the exercise of the Cerrado Replacement Option; and the general regulatory environment in which Voyager and Cerrado operate.
Voyager和Cerrado认为,前瞻性信息和陈述中反映的重大因素、预期和假设目前是合理的,但不能保证这些因素、预期和假设将被证明是正确的。前瞻性陈述必然涉及风险,包括但不限于与Voyager获得所有必要的监管和交易所批准(如适用)以从多伦多证券交易所退市并停止作为报告发行人的时间和能力相关的风险;获得Cerrado股东允许行使Cerrado替代选择权所需的时间和能力;以及Voyager和Cerrado运营的一般监管环境。
The forward-looking information and statements included in this news release are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of the risk factors set out and other known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Voyager and Cerrado. In addition, forward looking statements or information are based on a number of factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such statements and information but which may prove to be incorrect. Such information may prove to be incorrect and readers are cautioned that the information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although Voyager and Cerrado believe that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward looking statements because Voyager and Cerrado can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In addition to other factors and assumptions which may be identified herein, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, certain other risks detailed from time to time in the Voyager's and Cerrado's public disclosure documents including, without limitation, those risks identified in this news release and Circular, copies of which are available on the Voyager's SEDAR profile at .
本新闻稿中包含的前瞻性信息和陈述不是对未来业绩的保证,不应过度依赖。事件或情况可能会导致实际结果与预测的结果大不相同,这是由于所列风险因素以及其他已知和未知的风险、不确定性和其他因素造成的,其中许多因素是Voyager和Cerrado无法控制的。此外,前瞻性陈述或信息基于一些因素和假设,这些因素和假设已被用于制定此类陈述和信息,但这些因素和假设可能被证明是不正确的。这些信息可能被证明是不正确的,并提醒读者,这些信息可能不适合用于其他目的。尽管Voyager和Cerrado认为此类前瞻性陈述或信息中反映的预期是合理的,但不应过度依赖前瞻性陈述,因为Voyager和Cerrado不能保证这些预期将被证明是正确的。除了本文可能识别的其他因素和假设之外,还对旅行者号和Cerrado的公开披露文件中不时详细说明的某些其他风险做出了假设,包括但不限于本新闻稿和通告中确定的那些风险,其副本可在Voyager的SEDAR简介中获得,网址为:。
The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release, and Voyager and Cerrado do not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required pursuant to applicable laws.
本新闻稿中包含的前瞻性信息和陈述仅代表截至本新闻稿发布之日的情况,Voyager和Cerrado不承担任何公开更新或修改它们以反映新事件或新情况的义务,除非根据适用法律的要求。
Neither 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.
多伦多证券交易所风险交易所及其监管服务提供商(该术语在多伦多证券交易所的政策中定义)均不对本新闻稿的充分性或准确性承担责任。
SOURCE: Cerrado Gold Inc.
资料来源:Cerrado Gold Inc.