- Your vote is important no matter how many votes you hold.
Vote today.
- The Board of Directors of IsoEnergy recommends that
Shareholders vote
IN FAVOUR of both Meeting Resolutions
- Shareholders who have questions or need assistance with
voting their shares should contact IsoEnergy's proxy
solicitation agent and shareholder communications advisor Laurel
Hill Advisory Group by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 or by email at
assistance@laurelhill.com.
TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2024
/CNW/ - IsoEnergy Ltd. ("IsoEnergy") (TSX: ISO)
(OTCQX: ISENF) is pleased announce that its management
information circular (the "Circular") and related materials
in connection with the special meeting (the "Meeting") of
shareholders (the "IsoEnergy Shareholders") are now
available on IsoEnergy's website at
www.isoenergy.ca/investors/special-meeting/ as well as under
IsoEnergy's profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). IsoEnergy
commenced the mailing of the Circular and related materials for the
Meeting to IsoEnergy Shareholders on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
The Arrangement and Meeting Details
On October 1, 2024, IsoEnergy and
Anfield Energy Inc. ("Anfield") entered into a definitive
agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") pursuant to which
IsoEnergy has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding
common shares of Anfield (the "Anfield Shares") by way of a
court-approved plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement").
If the Arrangement is completed, Anfield will become a wholly-owned subsidiary
of IsoEnergy. IsoEnergy Shareholders will continue to own their
existing common shares of IsoEnergy ("IsoEnergy Shares") on
completion of the Arrangement. Following the completion of the
Arrangement, former IsoEnergy Shareholders are expected to own
approximately 83.8%, and former Anfield shareholders are expected to own
approximately 16.2% of the issued and outstanding IsoEnergy Shares
on a fully-diluted in-the-money basis, in each case based on the
number of securities of IsoEnergy and Anfield issued and outstanding as of
October 1, 2024.
At the Meeting, IsoEnergy Shareholders will be asked to vote on
an ordinary resolution approving the issuance of IsoEnergy Shares
in connection with the Arrangement (the "Share Issuance
Resolution") and a special resolution approving a potential
consolidation of the IsoEnergy Shares (together with the Share
Issuance Resolution, the "Resolutions"), in each case as
more particularly described in the Circular.
IsoEnergy will hold its Meeting on December 3, 2024, at 2:00
pm (Toronto time) online at
meetnow.global/M9YNP66 with the ability for IsoEnergy
Shareholders to participate electronically as explained further in
the Circular.
IsoEnergy Board of Directors' Recommendations
The Board of Directors of IsoEnergy
unanimously recommends that IsoEnergy shareholders vote FOR both
Resolutions
IsoEnergy Shareholders are encouraged to read the Circular in
detail and vote your IsoEnergy Shares as soon as possible. The
deadline for voting your IsoEnergy Shares is at 2:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on Friday, November 29, 2024.
Strategic Rationale for the Arrangement
The following is a summary of certain principal reasons for the
unanimous determination of the IsoEnergy Board that the Arrangement
is in the best interests of IsoEnergy and the unanimous
recommendation of the IsoEnergy Board that IsoEnergy Shareholders
vote FOR the Share Issuance Resolution:
- Expected Expansion of Near-Term U.S. Uranium Production
Capacity – The combined portfolio (the "Combined
Portfolio") of permitted past-producing mines and development
projects in the Western U.S. is expected to provide IsoEnergy with
substantial increased uranium production potential in the short,
medium and long term.
- Ownership of Shootaring Canyon Mill – Completion of the
Arrangement secures ownership of the Shootaring Canyon Mill, one of
only three permitted conventional uranium mills in the U.S., and
which is located adjacent to IsoEnergy's Tony M Mine. A production
reactivation plan has been submitted to the UDEQ for the Shootaring
Canyon Mill. The plan addresses the updating of the mill's
radioactive materials licence from its current standby status to
operational status as well as to increase throughput from 750 stpd
to 1,000 stpd and expand licensed annual production capacity from 1
million lbs U₃O₈ to 3 million lbs U₃O₈. IsoEnergy also has existing
toll-milling agreements in place with Energy Fuels for its White
Mesa Mill to provide additional processing flexibility for certain
of IsoEnergy's mines.
- Complimentary Project Portfolio Provides Immediate
Operational Synergies – Benefits from the proximity of
the Combined Portfolio in Utah and
Colorado are expected to include,
reduced transportation costs, increased operational flexibility for
mining and processing, reduction in G&A on a per pound basis,
and risk diversification through multiple production sources.
- Aligned with Goal of Building a Multi-Asset Uranium Producer
in Tier-One Jurisdictions – Beyond the impressive Combined
Portfolio in the U.S., the pro forma company will have a
robust pipeline of development and exploration-stage projects in
tier-one uranium jurisdictions, including the world's highest grade
published indicated uranium mineral resource in Canada's Athabasca Basin.
- Well-Timed to Capitalize on Strong Momentum in the Nuclear
Industry – Recent industry headlines relating to increasing
demand and support for nuclear power are expected to drive uranium
demand, and by extension, prices, coinciding with expected
production and development of the Combined Portfolio.
- Enhanced Capital Markets Profile with Strong Shareholder
Base. The Arrangement is expected to provide IsoEnergy with
greater access to capital and trading liquidity, strengthened
position for future M&A, expanded research coverage and
increased attractiveness among investors and utilities.
Additionally, the pro forma company will be backed by
corporate and institutional investors of both companies, including,
NexGen Energy Ltd., Mega Uranium Ltd., enCore Energy Corp., Energy
Fuels Inc. and Uranium ETFs.
Additional details with respect to the reasons for the IsoEnergy
Board's recommendation are described in the Circular, which
IsoEnergy Shareholders are urged to read in its entirety.
How To Vote
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Common Shares held
in own name and
represented by a physical certificate or DRS.
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Common Shares held
with a broker, bank or
other intermediary.
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Internet
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www.proxyvote.com
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1-866-732-8683
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proxy in the enclosed envelope.
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Return the voting
instruction form in the enclosed envelope.
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Shareholder Questions
IsoEnergy Shareholders who have any questions or require
assistance with voting may contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group,
IsoEnergy's proxy solicitation agent and shareholder communications
advisor:
Laurel Hill Advisory Group
Toll Free: 1-877-452-7184 (for shareholders in
North America)
International: +1 416-304-0211 (for shareholders outside
Canada and the US)
By Email: assistance@laurelhill.com
About IsoEnergy Ltd.
IsoEnergy Ltd. (TSX: ISO) (OTCQX: ISENF) is a leading, globally
diversified uranium company with substantial current and historical
mineral resources in top uranium mining jurisdictions of
Canada, the U.S., and Australia at varying stages of development,
providing near, medium, and long-term leverage to rising uranium
prices. IsoEnergy is currently advancing its Larocque East Project
in Canada's Athabasca Basin, which is home to the
Hurricane deposit, boasting the world's highest grade Indicated
uranium Mineral Resource.
IsoEnergy also holds a portfolio of permitted, past-producing
conventional uranium and vanadium mines in Utah with a toll milling arrangement in place
with Energy Fuels Inc. These mines are currently on stand-by, ready
for rapid restart as market conditions permit, positioning
IsoEnergy as a near-term uranium producer.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
No securities regulatory authority has either approved or
disapproved of the contents of this news release.
None of the securities to be issued pursuant to the
Arrangement have been or will be registered under the United States
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or
any state securities laws, and any securities issuable in the
Arrangement are anticipated to be issued in reliance upon available
exemptions from such registration requirements pursuant to Section
3(a)(10) of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable exemptions under
state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an
offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any
securities.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Information
This press release contains "forward-looking information"
within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use
of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does
not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates",
"forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or
"believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that
certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might"
or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". These forward-looking
statements or information may relate to the Arrangement, including
statements with respect to the consummation of the Arrangement;
receipt and timing of approval of the IsoEnergy Shareholders with
respect to the Arrangement; the anticipated benefits of the
Arrangement to IsoEnergy and its shareholders; the anticipated
mailing of the Circular and the date of the Meeting; the
expected ownership interest of IsoEnergy Shareholders and
Anfield shareholders in the
combined company; anticipated strategic and growth opportunities
for the combined company; the successful integration of the
businesses of IsoEnergy and Anfield; the potential for, success of and
anticipated timing of commencement of future commercial production
at the companies' properties, including expectations with respect
to any permitting, development or other work that may be required
to bring any of the projects into development or production;
increased demand for nuclear power and uranium and the expected
impact on the price of uranium; and any other activities, events or
developments that the companies expect or anticipate will or may
occur in the future.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a
number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by
management at the time, are inherently subject to business, market
and economic risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may cause
actual results, performance or achievements to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking
statements. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to,
assumptions that IsoEnergy and Anfield will complete the Arrangemen tin
accordance with, and on the timeline contemplated by the terms and
conditions of the relevant agreements; that the parties will
receive the required shareholder, regulatory, court and stock
exchange approvals and will satisfy, in a timely manner, the other
conditions to the closing of the Arrangement; the accuracy of
management's assessment of the effects of the successful completion
of the Arrangement and that the anticipated benefits of the
Arrangement will be realized; the anticipated mineralization of
IsoEnergy's and Anfield's projects
being consistent with expectations and the potential benefits from
such projects and any upside from such projects; the price of
uranium; that general business and economic conditions will not
change in a materially adverse manner; that financing will be
available if and when needed and on reasonable terms; and that
third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental
and other approvals required to conduct the combined company's
planned activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a
timely manner. Although IsoEnergy has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in forward-looking information,
there may be other factors that cause results not to be as
anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that
such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and
future events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue
reliance on forward-looking information.
Such statements represent the current views of IsoEnergy with
respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of
assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by
IsoEnergy, are inherently subject to significant business,
economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies
and uncertainties. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to the following: the inability of IsoEnergy and
Anfield to complete the
Arrangement; a material adverse change in the timing of and the
terms and conditions upon which the Arrangemen tis completed; the
inability to satisfy or waive all conditions to closing the
Arrangement; the failure to obtain shareholder, regulatory, court
or stock exchange approvals in connection with the Arrangement; the
inability of the combined company to realize the benefits
anticipated from the Arrangemen tand the timing to realize such
benefits; the inability of the consolidated entity to realize the
benefits anticipated from the Arrangement and the timing to realize
such benefits, including the exploration and drilling targets
described herein; unanticipated changes in market price for
IoOEnergy Shares and/or Anfield
shares; changes to IsoEnergy's and/or Anfield's current and future business plans
and the strategic alternatives available thereto; growth prospects
and outlook of Anfield's business;
regulatory determinations and delays; stock market conditions
generally; demand, supply and pricing for uranium; and general
economic and political conditions in Canada, the United
States and other jurisdictions where the applicable party
conducts business. Other factors which could materially affect such
forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in
IsoEnergy's most recent annual information form, the Circular and
IsoEnergy's other filings with the Canadian securities regulators
which are available, respectively, on each company's profile on
SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. IsoEnergy does not undertake to update
any forward-looking information, except in accordance with
applicable securities laws.
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