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Wesdome Gold Mines Upsizes Revolving Credit Facility on Improved Terms and Extends Maturity

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Wesdome Gold Mines has successfully amended and extended its secured revolving credit facility, doubling its capacity to US$250 million with an additional US$50 million accordion feature. The facility's maturity has been extended by three years to June 19, 2028, from the current August 31, 2025 maturity. The new agreement includes improved terms, with interest rates set at SOFR plus 2.25% to 3.25% margin based on leverage ratios. The credit facility can be used for various corporate purposes including acquisitions, distributions, investments, and ongoing mine development. The syndicate of lenders includes National Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Wesdome Gold Mines ha con successo modificato e prorogato la sua linea di credito revolving garantita, raddoppiandone la capacitĂ  a 250 milioni di dollari USA, con un'opzione aggiuntiva di 50 milioni di dollari. La scadenza della linea Ăš stata estesa di tre anni, passando dal 31 agosto 2025 al 19 giugno 2028. Il nuovo accordo prevede condizioni migliorate, con tassi di interesse fissati a SOFR piĂč un margine dal 2,25% al 3,25% in base ai rapporti di leva finanziaria. La linea di credito puĂČ essere utilizzata per vari scopi aziendali, tra cui acquisizioni, distribuzioni, investimenti e sviluppo continuo delle miniere. Il consorzio di finanziatori comprende National Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, FĂ©dĂ©ration des Caisses Desjardins du QuĂ©bec e Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Wesdome Gold Mines ha modificado y ampliado con Ă©xito su lĂ­nea de crĂ©dito revolvente garantizada, duplicando su capacidad a 250 millones de dĂłlares estadounidenses, con una caracterĂ­stica adicional de acordeĂłn de 50 millones de dĂłlares. El vencimiento de la lĂ­nea se ha extendido tres años, del 31 de agosto de 2025 al 19 de junio de 2028. El nuevo acuerdo incluye condiciones mejoradas, con tasas de interĂ©s establecidas en SOFR mĂĄs un margen del 2,25% al 3,25% segĂșn los ratios de apalancamiento. La lĂ­nea de crĂ©dito puede utilizarse para diversos fines corporativos, incluyendo adquisiciones, distribuciones, inversiones y desarrollo continuo de minas. El sindicato de prestamistas incluye National Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, FĂ©dĂ©ration des Caisses Desjardins du QuĂ©bec y Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
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Wesdome Gold Mines a rĂ©ussi Ă  modifier et Ă  prolonger sa facilitĂ© de crĂ©dit renouvelable garantie, doublant ainsi sa capacitĂ© Ă  250 millions de dollars amĂ©ricains, avec une option supplĂ©mentaire de 50 millions de dollars. L'Ă©chĂ©ance de la facilitĂ© a Ă©tĂ© prolongĂ©e de trois ans, passant du 31 aoĂ»t 2025 au 19 juin 2028. Le nouvel accord comprend des conditions amĂ©liorĂ©es, avec des taux d'intĂ©rĂȘt fixĂ©s Ă  SOFR plus une marge de 2,25 % Ă  3,25 % selon les ratios d'endettement. La facilitĂ© de crĂ©dit peut ĂȘtre utilisĂ©e pour divers besoins corporatifs, y compris les acquisitions, distributions, investissements et le dĂ©veloppement continu des mines. Le syndicat de prĂȘteurs comprend la National Bank of Canada, la Bank of Montreal, la FĂ©dĂ©ration des Caisses Desjardins du QuĂ©bec et la Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Wesdome Gold Mines hat seine besicherte revolvierende KreditfazilitĂ€t erfolgreich geĂ€ndert und verlĂ€ngert, wodurch die KapazitĂ€t auf 250 Millionen US-Dollar verdoppelt wurde, mit einer zusĂ€tzlichen Akkordeon-Option von 50 Millionen US-Dollar. Die Laufzeit der FazilitĂ€t wurde von bisher dem 31. August 2025 auf den 19. Juni 2028 um drei Jahre verlĂ€ngert. Die neue Vereinbarung beinhaltet verbesserte Konditionen, mit ZinssĂ€tzen, die auf SOFR plus einer Marge von 2,25 % bis 3,25 % basieren, abhĂ€ngig von den Verschuldungsgraden. Die KreditfazilitĂ€t kann fĂŒr verschiedene Unternehmenszwecke genutzt werden, darunter Akquisitionen, AusschĂŒttungen, Investitionen und die laufende Minenentwicklung. Das Kreditgeberkonsortium umfasst die National Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, FĂ©dĂ©ration des Caisses Desjardins du QuĂ©bec und Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
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  • Credit facility doubled to US$250 million with additional US$50 million accordion feature
  • Extended maturity by 3 years to June 2028
  • Improved lending terms indicating strong lender confidence
  • Increased financial flexibility for acquisitions, investments, and mine development
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  • Increased debt capacity could lead to higher leverage if fully utilized
  • Variable interest rate exposure with SOFR plus 2.25-3.25% margin

TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO, OTCQX: WDOFF) (�Wesdome� or the �Company�) is pleased to announce that the Company has executed an amended and restated credit agreement (the �Agreement�) with a syndicate of lenders to upsize and extend the maturity of its current secured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") by an additional three years to June 19, 2028.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Credit Facility includes aggregate commitments of US$250 million with an additional accordion of US$50 million for a total of up to US$300 million. This represents approximately a twofold increase from Wesdome’s current facility, which matures on August 31, 2025.

Anthea Bath, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We sincerely thank our lenders for their continued support and confidence in Wesdome. The substantial increase in our credit facility and the improved terms are a strong endorsement of the quality of our assets and the progress we've made. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on delivering long-term value as a disciplined, value-driven gold producer.�

Advances under the Credit Facility will bear interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus a margin of 2.25% to 3.25% per annum depending on the Company’s leverage ratio. The Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, acquisitions, distributions, investments and ongoing mine development. The Agreement includes standard and customary terms and conditions with respect to fees, representations, warranties and financial covenants.

National Bank Financial Inc. acted as sole lead arranger and bookrunner and Bank of Montreal as syndication agent. The syndicate of lenders was comprised of National Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

GenCap Mining Advisory acted as credit advisor to Wesdome with respect to the financing.

The terms and conditions of the Credit Facility are set out in the Agreement that will be filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

About Wesdome Gold Mines

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, Eagle River in Northern Ontario and Kiena in Val-d’Or, QuĂ©bec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.

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What is the new size of Wesdome Gold Mines' credit facility?

Wesdome's new credit facility is US$250 million with an additional US$50 million accordion feature, for a total potential of US$300 million

When does WDOFF's new credit facility mature?

The new credit facility matures on June 19, 2028, extended from the previous maturity date of August 31, 2025

What is the interest rate on Wesdome's new credit facility?

The facility bears interest at SOFR plus a margin of 2.25% to 3.25% per annum, depending on the company's leverage ratio

What can Wesdome use the credit facility for?

The facility can be used for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, distributions, investments, and ongoing mine development

Which banks are part of Wesdome's lending syndicate?

The syndicate includes National Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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