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CHICAGO - Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:CDE), whose stock has surged 160% over the past year and currently trades at $6.95, has announced key changes to its board of directors and an amendment to a significant business combination agreement, according to a recent 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score, with particularly strong momentum metrics.
The company, which specializes in gold and silver ores and has achieved impressive revenue growth of 31% in the past year, revealed that it has amended the Plan of Arrangement attached to its Arrangement Agreement with SilverCrest Metals Inc (TSX:SIL). This amendment, dated February 5, 2025, allows for certain actions under the Plan of Arrangement to be taken on non-business days. Get deeper insights into Coeur Mining’s performance with a comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.
Following the amendment, Coeur’s board approved the expansion of the board from eight to ten members on Thursday. This change is set to take effect upon the closing of the Arrangement with SilverCrest Metals (NYSE:SILV). The new appointees, N. Eric Fier and Pierre Beaudoin, will join the board contingent upon the Arrangement’s effective time, which is anticipated to occur on or around February 14, 2025.
Both Fier and Beaudoin bring extensive experience to Coeur. Fier is recognized for over 35 years in the international mining industry, including leadership roles at Mako Mining Corp. and Goldsource Mines, Inc. Beaudoin, with over 30 years of mineral processing experience, has held senior positions at Detour Gold Corporation and Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) Corporation, and is currently Chairman of Radisson Mining Resources, Inc.
Additionally, at a special meeting of stockholders on Wednesday, Coeur received approval for two key proposals. The first was to amend Coeur’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 600 million to 900 million, which passed with 98.81% approval. The second proposal, which passed with 99.13% approval, was to issue shares of Coeur common stock to SilverCrest shareholders in connection with the Arrangement.
These developments come as part of Coeur’s strategic business combination transaction with SilverCrest, initially announced on October 3, 2024. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and the company is working towards a completion date in mid-February. Investors should note that Coeur Mining’s next earnings report is scheduled for February 19, 2025, where analysts expect the company to demonstrate continued growth. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 8 additional key insights about Coeur Mining’s prospects and valuation metrics.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Coeur Mining, Inc.
In other recent news, Coeur Mining has reported a strong third quarter, characterized by increased production and higher gold and silver prices. The company also made significant strides in its acquisition of SilverCrest Metals, having secured approval from the Mexican Federal Economic Competition Commission, a crucial step towards finalizing the transaction. Investors should note that these are recent developments and do not indicate future performance.
Coeur Mining’s robust quarter also saw a reduction in net debt, with the net debt to EBITDA ratio falling below two times. The company has also paid down $50 million of its revolving credit facility, indicating a strong financial position. The ongoing acquisition of SilverCrest is expected to strengthen Coeur Mining’s position as a silver industry leader.
However, the company has faced legal actions with two complaints filed in New York, alleging omission of material information in the proxy statement for the special meeting. Coeur Mining has countered these claims and supplemented disclosures to address the issues raised. The company continues to focus on the upcoming special meeting of shareholders and the anticipated closure of the SilverCrest acquisition.
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