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Red 5 sells shares to simplify capital structure

8th August 2024

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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Australian miner Red 5 has streamlined its capital structure by selling a parcel of shares it acquired through its merger with Silver Lake Resources in June.

Silver Lake initially purchased these Red 5 shares in September and October 2023 at A$0.26 a share, totaling A$107.7-million. By recycling the deployed capital at A$0.335 a share, the company generated a strong return on investment over a ten-month period, yielding sale proceeds of about $136.8-million.

"The investment in Red 5 by Silver Lake was pivotal in enabling the combination of complementary businesses, creating a diversified midtier gold miner with scale, longevity, and sector-leading financial strength," the company noted.

The share sale not only simplifies Red 5’s capital structure but also aligns with the commercial logic of the merger. This move follows the repayment of outstanding loans under the company's previous project finance facility and the restructuring of the hedging facility. The new terms of the hedging facility now have limited covenants, reflective of a standalone hedging setup.

With cash and bullion totalling approximately A$498-million and no debt following the project finance facility repayment in July 2024, Red 5's robust balance sheet positions the company to maximise the value of its portfolio.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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