Mr. Matti Talikka reports
AURION OBTAINS SECURITYHOLDER APPROVAL FOR PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT WITH AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
At Aurion Resources Ltd.'s special meeting of the holders of common shares of Aurion and the holders of warrants of Aurion, held earlier today, the securityholders approved a special resolution approving the previously announced plan of arrangement, pursuant to which Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Aurion shares (other than Aurion shares held by Agnico or any of its affiliates) for cash consideration of $2.60 for each Aurion share held.
Voting results
The arrangement resolution was required to be approved by an affirmative vote of at least: (i) two-thirds (66-2/3rds per cent) of the votes cast on the arrangement resolution by shareholders, voting as a single class with one vote for each Aurion share held; (ii) two-thirds (66-2/3rds per cent) of the votes cast on the arrangement resolution by shareholders and warrantholders, voting as a single class, with one vote for each Aurion share and Aurion warrant held; and (iii) a simple majority of the votes cast on the arrangement resolution by shareholders, excluding any votes cast in respect of any Aurion shares by any person required to be excluded in accordance with Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions).
The following is a summary of the votes cast on the arrangement resolution.
Final order and anticipated closing date
Aurion will seek a final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the arrangement. The hearing of the application for the final order is expected to take place on or about June 10, 2026. Subject to receipt of the final order and the final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange and the satisfaction or waiver of certain other conditions to closing of the arrangement as set out in the arrangement agreement dated April 17, 2026, between Aurion and Agnico, the arrangement is anticipated to be completed on or about June 15, 2026.
Further information regarding the arrangement is provided in Aurion's management information circular dated May 8, 2026, a copy of which is available on SEDAR+ under Aurion's issuer profile and on Aurion's website.
About Aurion Resources Ltd.
Aurion is a Canadian exploration company listed on the TSX-V and the OTCQX Best Market. Aurion's strategy is to generate or acquire early-stage precious metal exploration opportunities and advance them through direct exploration by an experienced team or by business partnerships and joint venture arrangements. Aurion's current focus is exploring on its Risti project, as well as advancing its joint venture properties with Agnico and Kobold Metals Co. in Finland.
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