Nouveau Monde Graphite Completes US$309.5M Equity Financing, Confirms Matawinie Mine FID

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Nouveau Monde Graphite has finalized its US$309.5 million equity financing package, confirming the Final Investment Decision for its Phase-2 Matawinie Mine and significantly increasing its outstanding shares.

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• Equity Financing Completed

  Nouveau Monde Graphite announced the closing of its US$213.16 million private placement and the exchange of US$96.49 million in subscription receipts from a public offering, completing a total US$309.5 million equity financing package.

• Final Investment Decision (FID) Confirmed

  With the financing secured, the company confirmed the Final Investment Decision for the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine, allowing construction and development to proceed.

• Significant Share Dilution

  The completion of the financing results in 329,114,330 common shares issued and outstanding, reflecting substantial dilution for existing shareholders.

• New Strategic Investors

  Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), Investissement Québec (IQ), and ENI S.p.A. became significant shareholders, with ENI now holding approximately 11.56% of outstanding shares.

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This filing marks the successful completion of Nouveau Monde Graphite's substantial equity financing package, which was critical for funding the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine. While the financing is highly dilutive, representing over 100% of the company's current market capitalization, it enables the final investment decision (FID) for a key project. This move secures the necessary capital for the company's strategic development, shifting focus from fundraising to project execution. The market has been anticipating this closing, and its finalization removes a significant uncertainty, allowing the company to advance its core operations.