- Dealdline for Agnico shareholders to vote is 10:00 a.m. EST on November
24, 2021.
- Deadline for Kirkland shareholders to vote is 11:00 a.m. EST on November
24, 2021.
- Holders of Kirkland CHESS Depositary Interests must
submit their voting instructions before 11:00 a.m. EST on
November 23, 2021.
TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Agnico Eagle
Mines Limited (TSX: AEM, NYSE: AEM) ("Agnico Eagle") and
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL) (NYSE: KL) (ASX: KLA)
("Kirkland Lake Gold") today
would like to thank shareholders who have already voted
"FOR" their previously announced merger of equals and
reminds other shareholders to vote "FOR" the
transaction before their respective proxy cut-off deadlines.
The Meetings
The special meeting of Agnico Eagle shareholders will be held
online at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on November 26, 2021 in a virtual-only format via
live webcast available online at
https://virtual-meetings.tsxtrust.com/1233, password "agnico2021"
(case sensitive). The special meeting of Kirkland Lake Gold shareholders will be held
online at 11:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on November 26, 2021 in a virtual-only format via
live webcast available online at
https://virtual-meetings.tsxtrust.com/1231, password "kirkland2021"
(case sensitive).
How to Vote
All shareholders are strongly encouraged to submit their
completed forms of proxy or voting instruction forms or to vote
over the internet or by other means, in each case, well in advance
of the meetings and in accordance with the instructions in the
joint management information circular dated October 29, 2021 and in the accompanying form of
proxy or voting instruction form so that as many shares as possible
are represented at the meetings.
Agnico shareholders must vote before 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on November 24, 2021. Kirkland shareholders must
vote before 11:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on November 24, 2021. Holders of Kirkland CHESS
Depositary Interests must submit their voting instructions before
11:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on November 23, 2021.
Shareholder Questions and Assistance
If Agnico Eagle shareholders have questions or need help with
voting, please contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by telephone at
1-877-452-7184 (toll-free in North
America) or at 1-416-304-0211 (for collect calls outside of
North America), or by email at
assistance@laurelhill.com.
If Kirkland Lake Gold
shareholders have questions or need help with voting, please
contact Kingsdale Advisors by telephone at 1-877-659-1824
(toll-free in North America), at
1-800-155-612 (toll-free in Australia) or at 1-416-867-2272 (collect calls
outside of North America), or by
email contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com.
About Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company, producing
precious metals from operations in Canada, Finland and Mexico. It has a pipeline of high-quality
exploration and development projects in these countries as well as
in the United States and
Colombia. Agnico Eagle is a
partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally
for its leading environmental, social and governance practices.
Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value
for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since
1983.
About Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is a low-cost senior gold producer
operating in Canada and
Australia that is targeting
1,300,000 - 1,400,000 ounces of production in 2021. The production
profile of Kirkland Lake Gold is
anchored by three high-quality operations, including the Macassa
Mine and Detour Lake Mine, both located in Northern Ontario, and the Fosterville Mine
located in the state of Victoria,
Australia. Kirkland Lake
Gold's solid base of quality assets is complemented by
district scale exploration potential, supported by a strong
financial position, extensive management expertise and an
overriding commitment to safe, responsible mining.
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