ISS Recommends New Gold Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Plan of Arrangement with Coeur Mining

Core Viewpoint - New Gold Inc.'s Board of Directors recommends shareholders vote "FOR" the acquisition by Coeur Mining, Inc., supported by a favorable recommendation from Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) [1][2] Transaction Details - Under the transaction terms, New Gold shareholders will receive 0.4959 shares of Coeur common stock for each New Gold common share held [2] - Post-transaction, Coeur and New Gold shareholders will own approximately 62% and 38% of the combined company, respectively [2] - ISS highlighted the strategic soundness of the arrangement, citing expected operational synergies, a stronger balance sheet, and improved liquidity [2] Meeting and Voting Information - The special meeting for shareholder approval will take place on January 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) [3] - The meeting will be held in person and virtually, with details provided for accessing the live webcast [3] - Eligible shareholders have received a Circular and proxy forms, which can also be accessed online [4] Shareholder Engagement - Shareholders are encouraged to submit their votes before the deadline of January 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) [5] - For assistance with voting, shareholders can contact Kingsdale Advisors for more information [5] Company Overview - New Gold is a Canadian-focused intermediate mining company with two core producing assets: the New Afton copper-gold mine and the Rainy River gold mine [6][7] - The company's vision is to be the most valued intermediate gold and copper producer through profitable and responsible mining [7]