Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (“
Osisko” or the
“
Corporation”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) today
announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Martin, an experienced
mining executive, as its interim Chief Executive Officer, and the
departure of its President and Chief Executive Officer,
Mr. Sandeep Singh, effective immediately. Osisko’s Board of
Directors has commenced a search for a new permanent President and
Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Martin has significant experience in
multi-operational, internationally focused mining companies. His
appointment will ensure a smooth transition and continuity of
Osisko’s existing disciplined strategy while the Board undertakes
its search for the new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Osisko also announced today that Mr. Sean
Roosen will be transitioning from his role as Executive Chair of
the Board to non-Executive Chair of the Board, effective
immediately. This change reflects Mr. Roosen’s desire to focus
more on his role at Osisko Development Corp., while maintaining his
valuable insights and guidance within the Corporation.
“The Board remains committed to continuing our
focus on prudent capital allocation and ensuring sustainable value
creation,” said Ms. Joanne Ferstman, Osisko’s Lead Director,
on behalf of the Board. “After careful consideration, the
independent directors unanimously concluded that a change of CEO
was necessary to best position Osisko for continued long-term
success. As part of our commitment to continuous governance
improvement, we are also pleased to announce Mr. Roosen’s
transition into the more traditional role of Chair of the Board. We
look forward to his continued significant contributions to
sustainable value creation at Osisko.”
“I want to thank Mr. Martin for stepping
into the interim role and facilitating a smooth transition as the
Board undertakes a thorough search for our next Chief Executive
Officer,” said Mr. Roosen, Chair of the Board. “Osisko is
stronger than ever, and the changes announced today will best
position us as we enter the next exciting growth phase of our
business.”
Mr. Martin has more than 30 years of
leadership experience in the mining industry. He served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Detour Gold Corporation
from 2013 to 2018, after serving as Detour’s Chief Financial
Officer from 2008 to 2013. He previously served as Chief Financial
Officer and Vice President, Finance of New Gold Inc. from 2005 to
2008, and as Chief Financial Officer of Gabriel Resources Ltd. from
2000 to 2005. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Red Pine
Exploration Inc.
About Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd is an intermediate
precious metal royalty company which holds a North American focused
portfolio of over 180 royalties, streams and precious metal
offtakes. Osisko’s portfolio is anchored by its cornerstone asset,
a 5% net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic mine, one
of Canada’s largest gold mines.
Osisko’s head office is located at 1100 Avenue
des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Suite 300, Montréal, Québec,
H3B 2S2.
For further information, please contact
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd:
Grant MoentingVice President,
Capital Markets Tel: (514) 940-0670 #116Email:
gmoenting@osiskogr.com |
Heather TaylorVice President,
Sustainability & Communications Tel: (514) 940-0670 #105Email:
htaylor@osiskogr.com |
CAUTIONARY
NOTE REGARDING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this press
release may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of
applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking
statements are statements other than statements of historical fact,
that address, without limitation, future events, production
estimates of Osisko’s assets (including increase of production),
timely developments of mining properties over which Osisko has
royalties, streams, offtakes and investments, management’s
expectations regarding Osisko’s growth, results of operations,
estimated future revenues, production costs, carrying value of
assets, ability to continue to pay dividend, requirements for
additional capital, business prospects and opportunities future
demand for and fluctuation of prices of commodities (including
outlook on gold, silver, diamonds, other commodities) currency
markets and general market conditions. In addition, statements and
estimates (including data in tables) relating to mineral reserves
and resources and gold equivalent ounces are forward-looking
statements, as they involve implied assessment, based on certain
estimates and assumptions, and no assurance can be given that the
estimates will be realized. Forward-looking statements are
statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not
always, identified by the words “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”,
“believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential”,
“scheduled” and similar expressions or variations (including
negative variations), or that events or conditions “will”, “would”,
“may”, “could” or “should” occur. Forward-looking statements are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors, most of which are beyond the control of Osisko, and actual
results may accordingly differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without
limitation, (a) the prospects for identification and retainer of a
new President and Chief Executive Officer, (b) the opportunities
for capital allocation and sustainable value creation, (c) the
ability to achieve continued long-term success, (d) the prospects
for a next growth phase of the business of Osisko. The
forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
based upon assumptions management believes to be reasonable,
including, without limitation: the absence of any other factors
that could cause actions, events or results to differ from those
anticipated, the absence of any other factors that could cause
actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated,
estimated or intended and, with respect to properties in which
Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest, (i) the ongoing
operation of the properties by the owners or operators of such
properties in a manner consistent with past practice and with
public disclosure (including forecast of production), (ii) the
accuracy of public statements and disclosures made by the owners or
operators of such underlying properties (including expectations for
the development of underlying properties that are not yet in
production), (iii) no adverse development in respect of any
significant property, (iv) that statements and estimates relating
to mineral reserves and resources by owners and operators are
accurate and (v) the implementation of an adequate plan for
integration of acquired assets.
For additional information on risks,
uncertainties and assumptions, please refer to the most recent
Annual Information Form of Osisko filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com
and EDGAR at www.sec.gov which also provides additional general
assumptions in connection with these statements. Osisko cautions
that the foregoing list of risk and uncertainties is not
exhaustive. Investors and others should carefully consider the
above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the
risk they entail. Osisko believes that the assumptions reflected in
those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance
can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate as
actual results and prospective events could materially differ from
those anticipated such the forward looking statements and such
forward-looking statements included in this press release are not
guarantee of future performance and should not be unduly relied
upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this press
release. Osisko undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by
applicable law.
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