Perseus Mining Refinances and Upsizes Debt Facility to US$400M

Core Viewpoint - Perseus Mining Limited has successfully refinanced and increased its debt facility to US$400 million, enhancing its liquidity and financial flexibility while receiving strong support from a consortium of international banks [2][5]. Debt Facility Details - The existing syndicated loan facility was amended from US$300 million to US$400 million, with an additional US$100 million Accordion Option [2][8]. - The new facility has a three-year term with an option to extend for two additional years [2][8]. - Competitive pricing was achieved, resulting in a total margin reduction of 125 basis points from the previous facility due to strong demand [2][5]. Financial Position - Perseus's net cash position as of September 30, 2025, was US$837 million, providing the company with over US$1,237 million in available liquidity [3][8]. - The company is fully funded to pursue its 5-Year Outlook and future growth opportunities while maintaining a commitment to return funds to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks [6][8]. Banking Consortium - The new banking consortium includes eight international banks, with two new additions: JP Morgan (Australia) and Standard Chartered (Australia) [4][5]. - The existing banks in the consortium include Macquarie Bank Limited, Nedbank Limited, Absa Bank (Mauritius) Limited, Citi, FirstRand Bank Limited, and Standard Bank of South Africa Limited [4][5].