Equinox Gold Announces Results from Adjourned Annual & Special Meeting of Shareholders: Shareholders Approve Business Combination with Calibre Mining

Core Viewpoint - Equinox Gold shareholders have approved a business combination with Calibre Mining, which includes the issuance of shares and other corporate governance matters [2][3]. Shareholder Meeting Outcomes - All matters voted on at the annual and special meeting were approved, including the share issuance resolution for acquiring Calibre Mining [2]. - A total of 317,252,212 common shares were represented, accounting for 69.56% of the issued and outstanding shares [4]. Share Issuance Resolution - The resolution to approve the issuance of up to 296,838,303 common shares for the acquisition of Calibre received 248,106,211 votes in favor (85.87%) and 40,830,082 votes against (14.13%) [4]. Election of Directors - The election results for director nominees showed strong support, with Mr. Ross Beaty receiving 264,416,155 votes (91.51%) in favor, and other nominees also receiving over 90% support [5]. Appointment of Independent Auditor - KPMG LLP was re-appointed as the auditor for the ensuing year with 315,754,677 votes in favor (99.53%) [6]. Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation - A non-binding advisory resolution approving the Company's approach to executive compensation received 282,318,906 votes in favor (97.71%) [7]. Transaction Timeline - Following the approval from both Equinox Gold and Calibre shareholders, Calibre will seek a final court order on May 6, 2025, to approve the transaction, which is expected to close by the end of Q2 2025 if all conditions are met [3].