Versamet Royalties Completes $365M Gold Stream Acquisition, Secures $400M Financing

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Versamet Royalties Corporation has completed the acquisition of a 3.52% gold stream on the Eskay Creek project for $340 million cash and 2.05 million shares, funded by a new $400 million credit facility.

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• Acquisition Completed

  Versamet Royalties Corporation has completed the acquisition of a 3.52% gold stream on the Eskay Creek gold-silver project.

• Transaction Value

  The acquisition involved an upfront cash payment of $340 million and the issuance of 2,054,906 common shares to the vendors.

• Financing Secured

  The cash payment was funded through an amended and restated credit facility totaling $400 million, including an increased revolving facility and a new term facility.

• Significant Production Profile

  The Eskay Creek project is expected to produce an average of over 300,000 ounces of gold per year in its first 5 years and approximately 230,000 ounces per year over its initial 12-year life.

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This filing confirms the closing of a previously announced, highly significant acquisition for Versamet Royalties, which is expected to substantially boost its gold production profile. The company successfully secured a $400 million credit facility to fund the $340 million cash component, demonstrating access to capital. While the issuance of 2.05 million shares introduces some dilution, the strategic value of the uncapped gold stream on a major project like Eskay Creek, with its strong production outlook, is a long-term positive for the company's growth trajectory. Investors should monitor the integration of this asset and its contribution to future earnings.