Newmont Mining Corporation Announces Successful Early Tender Period for Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations
Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (Newmont or the Company) today announced that, in connection with the previously
announced offers to exchange (each, an “Exchange Offer” and, collectively, the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding notes
issued by Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE: GG, TSX: G) (“Goldcorp”) (the “Existing Goldcorp Notes”) for (1) up to $2,000,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of new notes to be issued by Newmont (the “New Newmont Notes”) and (2) cash, and related consent solicitations
(each, a “Consent Solicitation” and, collectively, the “Consent Solicitations”) to adopt certain proposed amendments to each of the
indentures governing the Existing Goldcorp Notes (the “Existing Goldcorp Indentures Amendments”), Newmont has received tenders with
respect to the aggregate principal amounts of Existing Goldcorp Notes set forth below, which constitute the requisite number of
consents to adopt the Existing Goldcorp Indentures Amendments with respect to each of the three outstanding series of the Existing
Goldcorp Notes that are subject to the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations. Goldcorp intends to enter into a supplemental
indenture with the trustee for the Existing Goldcorp Notes to implement the Existing Goldcorp Indentures Amendments (the
“Supplemental Indenture”) on or prior to the settlement date of the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations.
Withdrawal rights for the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations expired as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March
28, 2019 (the “Withdrawal Deadline”). As of the Withdrawal Deadline, the following principal amounts of each series of the Existing
Goldcorp Notes have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn (and consents thereby validly delivered and not validly
revoked):
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Title of Series / CUSIP Number of |
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Aggregate Principal |
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Existing Goldcorp Notes Tendered as of |
Existing Goldcorp Notes |
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Amount Outstanding |
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Withdrawal Deadline |
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Principal Amount |
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Percentage |
3.625% Notes due 2021 / 380956 AF9 |
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$550,000,000 |
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471,602,000 |
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85.75% |
3.700% Notes due 2023 / 380956 AD4 |
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$1,000,000,000 |
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809,245,000 |
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80.92% |
5.450% Notes due 2044 / 380956 AE2 |
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$450,000,000 |
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443,494,000 |
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98.55% |
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Holders who validly tendered (and did not validly withdraw) their Existing Goldcorp Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York
City time, on March 28, 2019, will be eligible to receive $1,000 principal amount of corresponding New Newmont Notes and $1.00 in
cash, or the Total Exchange Consideration, which includes an early tender premium of $30 principal amount of corresponding New
Newmont Notes and $1.00 in cash (the “Early Tender Premium”), for each $1,000 principal amount of the Existing Goldcorp Notes
accepted for exchange on the settlement date. Holders who validly tender their Existing Goldcorp Notes after the Early Tender Date
but prior to the Expiration Date, will not be eligible to receive the applicable Early Tender Premium and, accordingly, will only
be eligible to receive $970 principal amount of corresponding New Newmont Notes, or the Exchange Consideration, for each $1,000
principal amount of the Existing Goldcorp Notes accepted for exchange on the settlement date.
The Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
in the offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated March 15, 2019 (the “Offering Memorandum and Consent
Solicitation Statement”), and accompanying letter of transmittal and consent (the “Letter of Transmittal and Consent”). The terms
of the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations remain as set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation
Statement and the Letter of Transmittal and Consent.
The Exchange Offers, the Consent Solicitations and the effectiveness of the Supplemental Indenture are conditioned upon the
consummation of the proposed arrangement (the “Arrangement”) between Newmont and Goldcorp pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement,
dated as of January 14, 2019, as amended by the First Amendment to the Arrangement Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2019 (as may
be further amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Arrangement Agreement”), pursuant to which Newmont
will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Goldcorp in exchange for newly issued shares of Newmont’s common stock and
cash consideration.
The Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations will expire at 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on April 12, 2019, unless
extended (the “Expiration Date”). The settlement date is expected to be promptly after the Expiration Date. Newmont reserves the
right to terminate, withdraw, amend or extend the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations in its sole discretion.
Documents relating to the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations have been and will only be distributed to eligible
holders of Existing Goldcorp Notes who complete and return an eligibility form confirming that they are either (a) a “Qualified
Institutional Buyer,” as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or
(b) a person that is outside the “United States” and is (i) not a “U.S. person,” as those terms are defined in Rule 902 under the
Securities Act and (ii) a “non-U.S. qualified offeree” (as defined in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement).
In addition, if the eligible holder of Existing Goldcorp Notes is a resident of Canada, such eligible holder must also certify that
it is an “accredited investor,” as such term is defined in National Instrument 45-106—Prospectus Exemptions or Section
73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), as applicable, and is a “permitted client,” as such term is defined in National
Instrument 31-103—Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. The complete terms and
conditions of the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are described in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation
Statement and the Letter of Transmittal and Consent, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Global Bondholder Services
Corporation, the exchange agent and the information agent in connection with the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations, at
(866) 807-2200 (toll free) or (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers). The eligibility form is available electronically at
http://gbsc-usa.com/eligibility/newmont.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or
the solicitation of tenders or consents with respect to, any security. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any
jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful. The Exchange Offers and the Consent
Solicitations are being made solely pursuant to the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement and the Letter of
Transmittal and Consent and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
The New Newmont Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state or foreign securities laws.
Therefore, the New Newmont Notes may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws or applicable foreign securities laws.
About Newmont
Newmont is a leading gold and copper producer. Newmont’s operations are primarily in the United States, Australia, Ghana, Peru
and Suriname. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and was named the mining industry leader by the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Newmont is an industry leader in value creation, supported by its
leading technical, environmental, social and safety performance. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since
1925.
About Goldcorp
Goldcorp is a senior gold producer focused on responsible mining practices with safe, low-cost production from a high-quality
portfolio of mines.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections
and other applicable laws and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Where a
forward-looking statement expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief
is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties
and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by the
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance and
financial condition, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “expect,”
“believe,” “target,” “indicative,” “preliminary” or “potential.” Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation,
statements relating to the Arrangement and the expected terms, timing and closing of the Arrangement, including receipt of required
approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions and expected benefits and opportunities of the Arrangement,
including in connection with integration and value creation. Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon
certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Such assumptions, include, but are not limited to: (i) there being no
significant change to current geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrological and other physical conditions; (ii) permitting,
development, operations and expansion of Newmont’s and Goldcorp’s operations and projects being consistent with current
expectations and mine plans, including, without limitation, receipt of export approvals; (iii) political developments in any
jurisdiction in which Newmont and Goldcorp operate being consistent with its current expectations; (iv) certain exchange rate
assumptions for the Australian dollar or the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar, as well as other exchange rates being
approximately consistent with current levels; (v) certain price assumptions for gold, copper, silver, zinc, lead and oil;
(vi) prices for key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; (vii) the accuracy of current mineral
reserve, mineral resource and mineralized material estimates; and (viii) other planning assumptions. Risks relating to
forward-looking statements in regard to Newmont and Goldcorp’s business and future performance may include, but are not limited to,
gold and other metals price volatility, currency fluctuations, operational risks, increased production costs and variances in ore
grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans, political risk, community relations, conflict resolution governmental
regulation and judicial outcomes and other risks. In addition, material risks that could cause actual results to differ from
forward-looking statements include: (i) the inherent uncertainty associated with financial or other projections; (ii) the prompt
and effective integration of Newmont’s and Goldcorp’s businesses and the ability to achieve the anticipated synergies and
value-creation contemplated by the Arrangement; (iii) the risk associated with Newmont’s and Goldcorp’s ability to obtain the
approval of the Arrangement by their respective shareholders required to consummate the Arrangement and the timing of the
consummation of the Arrangement, including the risk that the conditions to the Arrangement are not satisfied on a timely basis or
at all and the failure of the Arrangement to close for any other reason; (iv) the risk that a consent or authorization that may be
required for the Arrangement is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; (v) the outcome of any
legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties and others related to the Arrangement Agreement; (vi) unanticipated
difficulties or expenditures relating to the Arrangement, the response of business partners and retention as a result of the
announcement and pendency of the Arrangement; (vii) potential volatility in the price of Newmont common stock due to the
Arrangement; (viii) the anticipated size of the markets and continued demand for Newmont’s and Goldcorp’s resources and the impact
of competitive responses to the announcement of the Arrangement; and (ix) the diversion of management time on transaction-related
issues. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see Newmont’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as well as the Newmont’s other filings with
the SEC, available on the SEC’s website or
www.newmont.com, Goldcorp’s most recent annual information form as well as Goldcorp’s other filings made with Canadian
securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR, on the SEC’s website or
www.goldcorp.com. Newmont is not affirming or adopting any statements or reports attributed to Goldcorp (including prior
mineral reserve and resource declaration) in this press release or made by Goldcorp outside of this press release. Goldcorp is not
affirming or adopting any statements or reports attributed to Newmont (including prior mineral reserve and resource declaration) in
this press release or made by Newmont outside of this press release. Newmont and Goldcorp do not undertake any obligation to
communicate publicly revisions to any “forward-looking statement,” including, without limitation, outlook, to reflect events or
circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required
under applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume that any lack of update to a previously issued “forward-looking
statement” constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement. Continued reliance on “forward-looking statements” is at investors’ own
risk.
Additional Information about the Arrangement and Where to Find It
This press release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for
or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any
jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable
law. This press release is being made in respect of the Arrangement involving Newmont and Goldcorp pursuant to the terms of an
Arrangement Agreement and may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the Arrangement. In connection with the Arrangement,
Newmont filed a proxy statement relating to a special meeting of its stockholders with the SEC on March 11, 2019. Additionally,
Newmont has filed and will file other relevant materials in connection with the Arrangement with the SEC. Security holders of
Newmont are urged to read the proxy statement regarding the Arrangement and any other relevant materials carefully in their
entirety when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the Arrangement because they
contain and will contain important information about the Arrangement and the parties thereto. The definitive proxy statement was
mailed to Newmont’s stockholders on March 14, 2019. Stockholders of Newmont are able to obtain a copy of the proxy statement, the
filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement as well as other filings containing
information about the Arrangement and the parties thereto made by Newmont with the SEC free of charge at the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov, on Newmont’s website at
www.newmont.com/investor-relations/default.aspx or by contacting the Company’s Investor Relations department at jessica.largent@newmont.com or by calling (303) 837-5484. Copies of the
documents filed with the SEC by Goldcorp are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov.
Participants in the Proposed Arrangement Solicitation
Newmont and its directors, its executive officers, members of its management, its employees and other persons, under the SEC
rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Newmont’s stockholders in connection with the
Arrangement. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of
certain of Newmont’s executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Newmont’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on February 21, 2019, its proxy statement relating to its 2018 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders filed with the SEC on March 9, 2018 and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available.
Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the
Arrangement is set forth in the proxy statement relating to the transaction filed with the SEC on March 11, 2019 and mailed to
stockholders on March 14, 2019. Additional information concerning Goldcorp’s executive officers and directors is set forth in
Goldcorp’s Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on March 28, 2019, its management
information circular relating to its 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed with the SEC on March 16, 2018 and other relevant
materials filed with the SEC when they become available.
Media Contact
Omar Jabara, 303.837.5114
omar.jabara@newmont.com
Investor Contact
Jessica Largent, 303.837.5484
jessica.largent@newmont.com
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