First Majestic Suspends NAFTA Arbitration as Mexico Tax Settlement Framework Agreed
AG sits 68% above its 52-week low of $10.19.
Summary
First Majestic and Mexico have agreed in principle to a framework to settle the legacy PEM tax issue, and the NAFTA arbitration tribunal has temporarily suspended proceedings until December 31, 2026 while the settlement is finalized.
Key Events · Legal and Risk Events · AG
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Settlement Framework Agreed with Mexico
First Majestic and the Government of Mexico have agreed in principle to a framework to settle the legacy tax issue involving subsidiary Primero Empresa Minera (PEM).
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NAFTA Arbitration Temporarily Suspended
The tribunal overseeing the APA Arbitration has issued an order temporarily suspending proceedings until December 31, 2026, while the parties finalize and implement the settlement.
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Timeline and Fallback
If additional time is needed, the parties can request an extension of the suspension into Q1 2027. If no settlement is concluded by end of 2026, First Majestic will request the tribunal lift the suspension and arbitration will re-commence.
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Removes Long-Standing Legal Overhang
The legacy tax issue has been a material contingent liability for years; a finalized settlement would eliminate this uncertainty and potential cash outflow.
Analysis · AG · Energy & Transportation
A long-standing legal overhang may soon be lifted: First Majestic and Mexico have agreed in principle to a framework to settle the legacy tax issue involving subsidiary Primero Empresa Minera (PEM). The NAFTA arbitration tribunal has ordered a temporary suspension of proceedings until December 31, 2026, while the parties finalize and implement the settlement. This legacy tax dispute has been a material contingent liability for years. If a final settlement is not concluded by year-end, the parties can extend the suspension into Q1 2027, or First Majestic will request the tribunal lift the suspension and arbitration will re-commence. The company remains optimistic a settlement will be finalized by end of 2026.
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