London, United Kingdom, 24 December 2020 — Further to Nord Gold S.E.’s (“Nordgold” or the “Company”) announcement on 21 December 2020 reminding Cardinal Resources Limited (“Cardinal”) shareholders of the timetable for its on market offer for Cardinal, Nordgold now confirms that its offer closed at the close of trading on the ASX on Wednesday 23 December 2020.
Whilst Nordgold holds the Namdini project in the highest regard, the price currently intended to be offered by Shandong Gold of A$1.075 is beyond that at which Nordgold feels able to justify, taking into account the risks associated with mine development, entry into a new jurisdiction, and Nordgold’s required rate of return on new projects.
Nordgold has therefore decided to accept Shandong Gold’s offer, and as a result is no longer Cardinal’s largest shareholder.
“The takeover offers for Cardinal have played out over an extended period, but ultimately resulted in a strong outcome for all shareholders, of which Nordgold has been the largest. Nordgold has a strong record of capital discipline and cash flow generation, having built three global mines, each on time and on budget. In the case of Cardinal, the competitive bidding and strong Australian dollar, have taken Nordgold to a very substantial profit on its investment, whilst allowing us to continue always to prioritise capital discipline and maximise value for our shareholders.” Nikolai ZelenskiNordgold CEO
Nordgold
Olga Ulyeva
Head of Corporate Communications
olga.ulyeva@nordgold.com
Bacchus Capital
Peter Bacchus
peter.bacchus@bacchuscapital.co.uk
Cillian Spillane
cillian.spillane@bacchuscapital.co.uk
Powerscourt
Peter Ogden
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7250 1446
Citadel-MAGNUS (Australia)
John Gardner
Tel: +61 413 355 997
This news release and each of the documents referred to herein contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking information, including, for greater certainty, statements regarding the Offer, including the anticipated benefits and likelihood of completion thereof.
Generally, forward-looking information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “proposed”, “is expected”, “budgets”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. This forward-looking information reflects Nordgold’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to Nordgold and on assumptions Nordgold believes are reasonable. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Nordgold to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: risks associated with economic conditions, dependence on management and currency risk; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws and regulation; other governmental and environmental regulation; public opinion and perception of the mining industry; risks related to the enforceability of contracts; reliance on the expertise and judgment of senior management of Nordgold; risks related to proprietary intellectual property and potential infringement by third parties; risks inherent in a mining business; risks relating to energy costs; reliance on key inputs, suppliers and skilled labor; cybersecurity risks; tax and insurance related risks; risks related to the economy generally; risk of litigation; conflicts of interest; and risks relating to certain remedies being limited and the difficulty of enforcement of judgments. Although Nordgold 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. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the expectations of Nordgold as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. However, Nordgold expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.
