Yahoo Finance Agnico Eagle (AEM)-Kirkland Lake Merger Gets Shareholder Approval
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited AEM recently announced its shareholders voted in favor of the resolution and approved the issuance of Agnico Eagle common shares in connection with the proposed merger with Kirkland Lake Gold at a special meeting.
The resolution was approved by roughly 99.86% of the votes cast by shareholders of Agnico Eagle at the Meeting, with a shareholder turnout of 69.62%.
Kirkland Lake Gold shareholders also approved the merger at the special meeting of its shareholders.
Agnico stated that its near-term focus would be to complete the integration plan for the two companies while it awaits the final regulatory clearances. It looks forward to providing additional information on the combined businesses once the transaction has been finalized, which is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2022, the company noted.
The combination is expected to establish the new Agnico Eagle as the industry's highest-quality senior gold producer (with expected 2021 production of roughly 3.4 million ounces), with the lowest unit costs, highest margins, most favorable risk profile and industry-leading best practices in key areas of environmental, social and governance.
Shares of Agnico Eagle have declined 26.3% in the past year compared with a 13% fall of the industry.
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The company, in its last earnings call, stated that it expects gold production for 2021 to be 2,047,500 ounces. It also projects total cash costs per ounce of $700-$750 and AISC of $950-$1,000 per ounce for 2021.
The forecast for capital expenditures for 2021 is roughly $803 million.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited Price and Consensus
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Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Agnico Eagle currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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