Eldorado Gold Mails M&A Circular, Announces CEO & Board Succession

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Eldorado Gold announced the mailing of its M&A circular for the Foran Mining acquisition and detailed a planned CEO transition and board succession, aligning leadership with the company's strategic growth.

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• Mailing of M&A Circular

  Eldorado Gold has mailed the joint management information circular for the acquisition of Foran Mining Corporation, providing detailed information for shareholder votes on the transaction.

• CEO Transition Announced

  George Burns will retire as Chief Executive Officer in Q3 2026, with President Christian Milau succeeding him. Mr. Burns will remain a member of the Board, and Mr. Milau will join the Board upon assuming the CEO role.

• Board Succession Plan

  Board Chair Steven Reid intends to retire from the Board in 2027. Following the completion of the Foran acquisition, Dan Myerson, Executive Chair and CEO of Foran, will be appointed to Eldorado's Board as Deputy Chair.

• Strategic Rationale Reaffirmed

  The company reiterated the benefits of the Foran acquisition, including peer-leading growth, substantial projected EBITDA of $2.1 billion and free cash flow of $1.5 billion in 2027, and a diversified asset base.

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This filing provides critical details for shareholders regarding the previously announced acquisition of Foran Mining Corporation, including the mailing of the joint management information circular for the upcoming vote. It also outlines significant leadership changes, with CEO George Burns retiring in Q3 2026 and President Christian Milau stepping into the CEO role. These planned transitions, alongside board succession, are presented as aligning with the company's strategic growth post-acquisition, offering clarity on future leadership and governance.