Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS)
("
Pan American") and MAG Silver Corp. (NYSEAM:MAG)
(TSX:MAG) ("
MAG") are pleased to announce that
they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Pan American
will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of MAG
pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the
"
Transaction"). MAG is a tier-one primary silver
mining company through its 44% joint venture interest in the
large-scale, high-grade Juanicipio mine, operated by Fresnillo plc
("
Fresnillo"), who holds the remaining 56%
interest in the Juanicipio joint venture.
Under the terms of the Transaction, MAG shareholders will
receive total consideration of approximately $2.1 billion
representing $20.54 per MAG share, based on the closing price of
Pan American’s common shares on the New York Stock Exchange
("NYSE") on May 9, 2025. Consideration will be
comprised of a mix of cash totaling $500 million and 0.755 Pan
American shares per MAG share, subject to proration as detailed
below. The consideration represents premiums of approximately 21%
and 27%, respectively, on a prorated basis to the closing price and
the 20-day volume weighted average price ("VWAP")
of MAG’s common shares on the NYSE American
("NYSEAM") ending May 9, 2025. Following
completion of the Transaction, existing MAG shareholders will own
approximately 14% of Pan American shares on a fully diluted basis,
benefiting from participation in a larger, diversified, and
growth-oriented silver and gold producer.
Michael Steinmann, President and CEO of Pan American, commented:
“Our acquisition of MAG brings into Pan American’s portfolio one of
the best silver mines in the world. Juanicipio is a large-scale,
high-grade, low-cost silver mine that will meaningfully increase
Pan American’s exposure to high margin silver ounces. Furthermore,
we see future growth opportunities through the significant
exploration potential at Juanicipio as well as MAG’s Deer Trail and
Larder properties. This strategic acquisition further solidifies
Pan American as a leading Americas-focused silver producer. We
would like to thank the Fresnillo and the Juanicipio management
teams for the constructive interactions and impressive site visit.
Together, we bring many decades of operator experience in Mexico
and Latin America to the Joint Venture and we are looking forward
to a collaborative future and value generation for all shareholders
involved.”
George Paspalas, President and CEO of MAG, commented, “This
transaction represents a compelling opportunity for our
shareholders, providing an immediate premium and meaningful
exposure to Pan American’s world-class assets and proven growth
strategy. We are proud of what we've accomplished at MAG,
particularly our partnership with Fresnillo which has created
extraordinary value at the exceptional Juanicipio mine. Through the
acquisition of our interest by Pan American - a respected leader in
the global precious metals industry - our shareholders will
participate in an exciting future defined by operational
excellence, substantial exploration potential, and strong financial
stewardship with significant portfolio exposure.”
BENEFITS TO MAG SHAREHOLDERS
The Transaction creates significant value and delivers multiple
benefits to MAG's shareholders:
- Attractive immediate
premium: Immediate value uplift of approximately 21% and
27%, respectively, on a prorated basis to the closing price and the
20-day VWAP of MAG's common shares on the NYSEAM ending May 9,
2025.
- Diversified exposure and
growth opportunities: Exposure to Pan American’s
diversified portfolio of ten silver and gold mines across seven
countries and a proven track record of success in exploration,
project-development and mining operations.
- Portfolio
participation: Enlarged growth pipeline with exposure to
Pan American's La Colorada Skarn project in Mexico and the
potential reopening of Pan American’s 100%-owned Escobal mine, one
of the world's best silver mines with past production of 20 Moz of
silver per year.
- Continued Exposure to
Juanicipio: The Transaction provides MAG shareholders with
the opportunity to maintain exposure to the interest in Juanicipio,
which continues to demonstrate strong operational performance and
resource potential.
- Derisking:
Significantly de-risks MAG shareholders’ exposure by converting a
concentrated interest in Juanicipio into equity ownership of Pan
American, a diversified, leading silver producer with meaningful,
long-term upside.
- Financial strength and
robust returns: Equity participation in a
well-capitalized, value driven, large-cap silver producer known for
returning capital to shareholders, with over $1.0 billion returned
to shareholders via dividends and buybacks since 2010.
- Increased liquidity and
market presence: Greater scale, lower risk and peer
leading cash flows driving improved trading liquidity on U.S. and
Canadian markets.
- Attractive
consideration: An elective tax rollover for taxable MAG
shareholders resident in Canada who receive Pan American
shares.
- Low Execution Risk:
The Transaction would not require review and approvals under the
Investment Canada Act. Pan American shareholder approval of the
Transaction will not be required.
STRATEGIC RATIONALE AND BENEFITS TO PAN
AMERICAN SHAREHOLDERS
The Transaction creates significant value and delivers multiple
benefits to Pan American's shareholders:
- Adds 44% ownership interest
in Juanicipio, one of the best silver mines globally:
Juanicipio is a large-scale, high-grade, low-cost silver mine
located in Zacatecas, Mexico, with significant exploration upside
and operated by Fresnillo, a world class precious metals
producer.
- Strengthens Pan American's
position as one of the world’s premier silver producers:
Juanicipio is forecasted to produce between 14.7 Moz and 16.7 Moz
of silver in 2025 (6.5 Moz to 7.3 Moz on a 44% basis).1
- Further solidifies Pan
American’s position as holding the largest silver reserves and
resources amongst silver mining companies: Adds 58 Moz of
silver to Pan American’s proven and probable mineral reserves, 19
Moz of silver to Pan American's measured and indicated mineral
resources, and 35 Moz of silver to Pan American's inferred mineral
resources. 2
- Contributes high-margin
ounces: Juanicipio’s cash costs and all-in sustaining
costs are forecasted to range between ($1.00) to $1.00 and $6.00 to
$8.00 per silver ounce sold, respectively, for 2025.1
- Highly logical fit with Pan
American’s silver dominant Americas-based portfolio:
Leverages Pan American’s experience operating in the Americas for
over 30 years.
- Significantly bolsters Pan
American’s free cash flow generation: Juanicipio is
expected to generate free cash flow of approximately $200 million
in 2025 ($98 million on a pro forma basis).3,4
- Provides significant
exploration upside potential: Exposure to growth
opportunities through exploration at Juanicipio (only 10% explored)
and the acquisition of 100% of the rights to the Deer Trail and
Larder exploration projects as part of the Transaction.
- Investing in
growth: Deploys $500M of Pan American’s record $923M cash
and investments balance5 in a measured and strategic manner to
enhance silver exposure and provide future growth.
- As per the news release issued by
MAG on March 24, 2025.
- As per Fresnillo’s Mineral
Resources and Ore Reserve Statements as at June 30,
2024. Figures are calculated from Fresnillo's Mineral
resources as of June 30, 2024 to display mineral resources
exclusive of mineral reserves. Figures reflect MAG's
attributable 44% ownership.
- Free cash flow is a non-GAAP
measure. For further information regarding such measure please
refer to each companies’ respective separate public disclosure. MAG
defines free cash flow as cash flow from operating activities less
cash used in investing activities and sustaining lease payments.
Pan American defines free cash flow as cash flow from operating
activities less sustaining capital expenditures.
- Figures are based on street
consensus estimate for 2025; mid-point of 2025 expansionary capex
guidance added back to Juanicipio free cash flow to align with Pan
American definition of free cash flow.
- As per Pan American's Management's
Discussion and Analysis dated May 7, 2025.
TRANSACTION SUMMARY
Under the terms of the Transaction, MAG shareholders will be
able to elect to receive the consideration as either (i) $20.54 in
cash per MAG share or (ii) 0.755 common shares of Pan American per
MAG share, or a combination of cash and shares, subject to
proration such that the aggregate consideration paid to all MAG
shareholders consists of $500 million in cash and the remaining
consideration paid in Pan American Shares.
At closing, Pan American expects to issue an aggregate of
approximately 60 million common shares to MAG shareholders, and
following completion of the Transaction, existing MAG shareholders
will own approximately 14% of the issued and outstanding common
shares of Pan American on a fully diluted basis.
The Transaction will be carried out by way of a court-approved
Plan of Arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British
Columbia) and will require approval by 66 2/3% of the votes cast by
MAG shareholders at a special meeting expected to be held in July
2025.
All directors and executive officers of MAG have entered into
voting support agreements with Pan American pursuant to which they
have agreed, subject to the terms of such agreements, to vote their
MAG shares in favour of the Transaction.
The Transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025,
subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions,
including clearance under Mexican anti-trust laws, and approval of
the listing of the Pan American common shares to be issued under
the Transaction on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the
NYSE.
Full details of the Transaction will be included in the
management information circular of MAG, expected to be mailed to
its shareholders in June 2025.
None of the securities to be issued pursuant to the Transaction
have been or will be registered under the United States Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state
securities laws, and any securities issuable in the Transaction are
anticipated to be issued in reliance upon available exemptions from
such registration requirements pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) of the
U.S. Securities Act and applicable exemptions under state
securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to
sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SPECIAL
COMMITTEE
The definitive agreement and the Transaction have been
unanimously approved by the board of directors of each of Pan
American and MAG, and in the case of MAG, on the unanimous
recommendation of a special committee of independent directors of
MAG. MAG's board of directors unanimously recommends that MAG
shareholders vote in favour of the Transaction.
BMO Capital Markets and GenCap Mining Advisory Ltd. have each
provided a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of MAG and
Raymond James Ltd. has provided a fairness opinion to the MAG
Special Committee, each stating that, as of the date of such
opinion, and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations
and qualifications stated in such opinion, that the consideration
to be received by MAG shareholders pursuant to the Transaction is
fair, from a financial point of view, to MAG shareholders.
ADVISORS AND COUNSEL
National Bank Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to
Pan American. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) acted as Canadian
legal advisors to Pan American.
BMO Capital Markets and GenCap Mining Advisory Ltd. acted as
co-financial advisors to MAG. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
acted as MAG's Canadian legal advisors and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind,
Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as MAG's U.S. legal advisors.
Raymond James Ltd. provided an independent fairness opinion to the
MAG Special Committee and the MAG Board of Directors.
CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
Pan American and MAG will host a joint conference call and
webcast to discuss the Transaction.
Date: May 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 am ET (7:00 am PT)
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=3WdFtqqi
Conference Call: Participants can register for
the conference call at:
https://dpregister.com/sreg/10199780/ff21be11a0
Upon registration, you will receive the dial-in details and a
unique PIN to access the call. This process will bypass the live
operator and avoid the queue. Registration will remain open until
the end of the live conference call.
Those without internet access or who prefer to speak with an
operator may dial:
Canada & USA Toll-Free: 1-833-752-3507 (toll-free in Canada
and the U.S.)Canada & USA Toll-Free: 1-647-846-7282
(International Participants)
Participants should dial-in at least 10 minutes prior to the
start of the call and request to join the Pan American
Silver call.
A live webcast of the call will be accessible at:
https://panamericansilver.com/invest/events-and-presentations/ and
on MAG’s website at www.magsilver.com. A webcast archive will be
available approximately one hour after the end of the event and
will be accessible for three months through the same link as the
live event.
The telephone audio replay will be available for seven days
following the end of the event.
Qualified Person: All scientific or technical
information related to MAG Silver in this press release is based
upon information prepared by or under the supervision of, or has
been approved by Gary Methven, P.Eng., who is a “Qualified Person”
for purposes of National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure
for Mineral Projects (“National Instrument 43-101” or “NI 43-101”).
Mr. Methven is not independent as he is Vice President, Technical
Services of MAG.
About Pan American
Pan American is a leading producer of silver and gold in the
Americas, operating mines in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia,
Chile and Argentina. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that
is currently not operating, and we hold interests in exploration
and development projects. We have been operating in the Americas
for over three decades, earning an industry-leading reputation for
sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent
financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and
our shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS".
Learn more at panamericansilver.com
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For more information contact:Siren FisekciVP, Investor Relations
& Corporate CommunicationsPh: 604-806-3191Email:
ir@panamericansilver.com
About MAG
MAG is a growth-oriented Canadian mining and exploration company
focused on advancing high-grade, district scale precious metals
projects in the Americas. MAG is a top-tier primary silver mining
company through its (44%) joint venture interest in the 4,000
tonnes per day Juanicipio Mine, operated by Fresnillo (56%). The
mine is located in the Fresnillo Silver Trend in Mexico, the
world’s premier silver mining camp, where in addition to mining and
processing operations, an expanded exploration program is in place
targeting multiple highly prospective targets. MAG is also
executing multi-phase exploration programs at the 100% earn-in Deer
Trail Project in Utah and the 100% owned Larder Project, located in
the historically prolific Abitibi region of Canada.
For more information contact:Fausto Di TrapaniChief Financial
OfficerPhone: 604-630-1399Email: info@magsilver.com
Juanicipio Silver Mineral Reserve and Resource Details
as at June 30, 2024 (100% basis)
Juanicipio Silver Mineral Reserves
1,2 |
|
Juanicipio Silver Mineral
Resources2,3 |
Classification |
Tonnes (M) |
Ag (g/t) |
Contained Ag (koz) |
|
Classification |
Tonnes (M) |
Ag (g/t) |
Contained Ag (koz) |
Proven |
1.5 |
450 |
22,375 |
|
Inferred |
12.4 |
200 |
80,081 |
Probable |
17.0 |
201 |
109,571 |
|
Measured |
2.0 |
662 |
43,387 |
|
|
|
|
|
Indicated |
16.8 |
242 |
130,991 |
Proven + Probable |
18.5 |
221 |
131,946 |
|
Measured + Indicated |
18.9 |
288 |
174,379 |
Notes:
- JORC Code was used for reporting of Ore Reserves.
- See Fresnillo’s Ore Reserve Statement and Mineral Resources
Statement as at June 30, 2024 for details as to cut-off grades,
assumptions, costs, NSR values, dilution, recovery factors and
exchange rates.
- Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements and Information
Certain of the statements and information in this news release,
including any information relating to Pan American’s future
oriented financial information, constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial
securities laws. All statements, other than statements of
historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information.
Forward-looking statements or information in this news release
relate to, among other things: future financial or operational
performance, including our estimated production of silver, gold and
other metals forecasted for 2025, future returns of capital to
shareholders, forecasted ranges for cash costs and all-in
sustaining costs, and our sustaining and project capital
expenditures in 2025; availability of Navidad as an undeveloped
silver deposit; our ability to complete or advance the optimization
study for Jacobina, the development of the La Colorada Skarn, or
the consultation process for Escobal, and any anticipated benefits
to shareholder value or financial or operational performance that
may be derived therefrom; expectations regarding the ILO 169
consultation process with respect to Escobal; and Pan American’s
plans and expectations for its properties and operations; the
timing, satisfaction of closing conditions, consummation and terms
of the Transaction, including the consideration thereunder and
benefits derived therefrom; and the timing and occurrence of a
joint conference call discussing the Transaction; the operation of
the Juanicipio mine and exploration of its surrounding regions, the
Juanicipio mine’s generation of free cash flow, and any anticipated
benefits to shareholder value or financial or operational
performance that may be derived therefrom. Future-oriented
financial information and financial outlook are presented in this
release for the purpose of assisting investors and others in
understanding certain key elements of the Pan American’s financial
results and business plan, as well as the objectives, strategic
priorities and business outlook of Pan American, and in obtaining a
better understanding of Pan American’s anticipated operating
environment. Readers are cautioned that such future-oriented
financial information or financial outlook may not be appropriate
for other purposes.
These forward-looking statements and information reflect Pan
American’s current views with respect to future events and are
necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while
considered reasonable by Pan American, are inherently subject to
significant operational, business, economic and regulatory
uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include: the
impact of inflation and disruptions to the global, regional and
local supply chains; tonnage of ore to be mined and processed;
future anticipated prices for gold, silver and other metals and
assumed foreign exchange rates; the timing and impact of planned
capital expenditure projects, including anticipated sustaining,
project, and exploration expenditures; the ongoing impact and
timing of the court-mandated ILO 169 consultation process in
Guatemala; ore grades and recoveries; capital, decommissioning and
reclamation estimates; our mineral reserve and mineral resource
estimates and the assumptions upon which they are based; prices for
energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including
transportation); no labour-related disruptions at any of our
operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled
production; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory
approvals for our operations are received in a timely manner; our
ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to mineral
properties and the surface rights necessary for our operations;
whether Pan American is able to maintain a strong financial
condition and have sufficient capital, or have access to capital
through our corporate Credit Facility or otherwise, to sustain our
business and operations; and our ability to comply with
environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of
assumptions is not exhaustive.
Pan American cautions the reader that forward-looking statements
and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause actual results and developments to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements or information contained in this news
release and Pan American has made assumptions and estimates based
on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include,
without limitation: the duration and effect of local and world-wide
inflationary pressures and the potential for economic recessions;
fluctuations in silver, gold and base metal prices; fluctuations in
prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services
(including transportation); fluctuations in currency markets (such
as the PEN, MXN, ARS, BOB, GTQ, CAD, CLP and BRL versus the USD);
operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining
(including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial
accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or
structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather);
risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of
suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom Pan American does
business; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance,
to cover these risks and hazards; employee relations; relationships
with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations;
our ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and
regulatory approvals in a timely manner; changes in laws,
regulations and government practices in the jurisdictions where we
operate, including environmental, export and import laws and
regulations; changes in national and local government, legislation,
taxation, controls or regulations and political, legal or economic
developments in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Argentina,
Bolivia, Guatemala, Chile, Brazil or other countries where Pan
American may carry on business, including legal restrictions
relating to mining, risks relating to expropriation and risks
relating to the constitutional court-mandated ILO 169 consultation
process in Guatemala; unanticipated or excessive tax assessments or
reassessments in our operating jurisdictions; diminishing
quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined;
increased competition in the mining industry for equipment and
qualified personnel; and those factors identified under the caption
"Risks Related to Pan American's Business" in Pan American's most
recent form 40-F and Annual Information Form filed with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian provincial
securities regulatory authorities, respectively.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be
other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated,
estimated, described or intended. Investors are cautioned against
attributing undue certainty or reliance on forward-looking
statements or information. Forward-looking statements and
information are designed to help readers understand management's
current views of our near- and longer-term prospects and may not be
appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not intend, nor
does it assume any obligation, to update or revise forward-looking
statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or in
circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or
information, other than as required by applicable law.
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