Equinox Gold Announces Filing and Mailing of Meeting Materials for the Annual & Special Meeting of Shareholders on April 24, 2025

Core Points - Equinox Gold Corp. will hold its annual and special meeting of shareholders on April 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM Vancouver time, followed by a corporate update [1] - Shareholders will vote on the Arrangement Resolution to issue Equinox Gold common shares as part of the business combination with Calibre Mining Corp., where each Calibre share will be exchanged for 0.31 of an Equinox Gold common share [2] - The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution, believing it is in the best interests of Equinox Gold [3] Strategic Rationale - The combination will create a major diversified gold producer in the Americas with potential annual gold production exceeding 1.2 million ounces from mines in five countries [6] - The combined entity will become the second largest gold producer in Canada, with the Greenstone Gold Mine and Valentine Gold Mine expected to produce a total of 590,000 ounces of gold per year at capacity [6] - The merger is anticipated to generate substantial free cash flow, enabling quick deleveraging due to increased production at high gold prices [6] - There is an exceptional growth profile with additional production growth expected from the Valentine Gold Mine and a pipeline of development projects [6] - The combined company has significant re-rate potential based on peer valuation, with greater scale, lower risk, and superior free cash flow [6] - The leadership team includes experienced individuals with a proven track record, ensuring effective governance and shareholder value creation [6] Meeting Materials and Voting Process - Equinox Gold's management information circular, detailing the Arrangement's background and benefits, is being distributed to shareholders [7] - Shareholders can vote online, by telephone, or by mail, and are invited to attend the Annual Meeting in person or via an online webcast for viewing purposes only [7][8] - The deadline for proxy voting is set for 1:30 PM on April 22, 2025 [9] Regulatory Approvals - Equinox Gold received an advance ruling certificate on March 25, 2025, satisfying the Canadian Competition Approval condition for the Arrangement [10] - The Arrangement is subject to shareholder and court approvals, as well as regulatory approvals from both Canada and Mexico, with an expected closing by the end of Q3 2025 [10] Annual Filings - The Company has filed its Annual Information Form and Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, available for download on SEDAR+ and EDGAR [11]