AGNICO EAGLE REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS - RECORD ADJUSTED NET INCOME WITH ANOTHER QUARTER OF STRONG PRODUCTION; FINANCIAL POSITION FURTHER STRENGTHENED BY REPAYMENT OF LONG-TERM DEBT AND CASH ACCUMULATION

Core Viewpoint - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited reported strong operational performance and record financial results for Q3 2025, driven by higher gold prices and disciplined cost management, positioning the company to meet its full-year production and cost guidance [2][9]. Financial Performance - Payable gold production for Q3 2025 was 866,936 ounces, with production costs per ounce at $963, total cash costs at $994, and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) at $1,373 [9][14]. - The average realized gold price in Q3 2025 was $3,476 per ounce, significantly exceeding the company's guidance assumption of $2,500 [9][20]. - The company reported a net income of $1,055 million ($2.10 per share) and record adjusted net income of $1,085 million ($2.16 per share) for Q3 2025 [9][21]. - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $1,190 million ($2.37 per share), reflecting strong cash generation capabilities [9][21]. Production and Cost Guidance - The company reiterated its full-year gold production guidance of 3.3 to 3.5 million ounces for 2025, with total cash costs and AISC expected to trend towards the higher end of guidance ranges due to elevated gold prices [9][31]. - Total capital expenditures for 2025 are projected to remain between $1.75 billion and $1.95 billion, with capitalized exploration expected between $290 million and $310 million [9][32]. Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, the company's net cash position increased to $2,159 million, with cash and cash equivalents rising by $797 million and long-term debt reduced by $400 million [9][39]. - Moody's upgraded the company's long-term issuer rating to A3 from Baa1, reflecting a strengthened financial profile [9][38]. Shareholder Returns - A quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share was declared, and the company repurchased 1,005,577 common shares during the quarter at an average price of $149.02, totaling $150 million [9][44][47]. Key Projects and Developments - Significant progress was made on key pipeline projects, including Canadian Malartic, Detour Lake, Upper Beaver, Hope Bay, and San Nicolas, with various stages of development and exploration drilling ongoing [9][48]. - At Canadian Malartic, excavation of the first loading station was completed, and exploration drilling highlighted promising gold grades [9][48].