Pacific Booker Board Unanimously Rejects Hostile Takeover Bid, Citing Inadequate Valuation and Inferior Consideration

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Pacific Booker Minerals' Board unanimously rejected American Eagle Gold's hostile takeover bid, deeming it inadequate and not in shareholders' best interest. The company is actively exploring strategic alternatives to maximize value.

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• Unanimous Board Rejection

  The Board of Directors, based on the unanimous recommendation of a Special Committee and advice from financial and legal advisors, unanimously concluded that American Eagle Gold Corp.'s hostile bid is inadequate and not in the best interests of Pacific Booker or its shareholders.

• Inadequacy Opinion Received

  Financial advisor RCI Capital Group Inc. delivered an opinion stating that the consideration offered under the hostile bid is inadequate from a financial point of view to Pacific Booker shareholders.

• Significant Undervaluation Claimed

  The Board asserts the bid values the Morrison Project at approximately US$0.01 per pound of copper in resources, which is significantly below the peer group range (US$0.02-US$0.05/lb) and comparable precedent transactions (US$0.04-US$0.09/lb).

• Inferior Share Consideration

  The all-share offer exposes Pacific Booker shareholders to American Eagle, described as a pre-revenue, exploration-stage company with no mineral resource or reserve estimates, negative operating cash flow, and dependence on third-party financing.

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Pacific Booker Minerals' Board of Directors has unanimously rejected American Eagle Gold Corp.'s unsolicited all-share takeover bid, formally detailing their reasons in this Directors' Circular. The rejection is based on an independent financial advisor's opinion that the offer significantly undervalues the company's core asset, the Morrison Project, compared to peer valuations and precedent transactions. The Board also highlights the inferior nature of American Eagle's shares, as it is a pre-revenue, exploration-stage company. This definitive stance signals the Board's commitment to maximizing shareholder value by actively pursuing strategic alternatives, potentially leading to a superior offer or a stronger standalone strategy.