NMG Discloses Annual General & Special Meeting Voting Results and Provides Update on the Advancement of its Business Strategy
- Reappointment of the Directors and adoption of all resolutions submitted shareholders.
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Having a majority of its Phase-2 production reserved via offtakes with Panasonic Energy and
GM , active commercial engagement with other tier-1 battery and EV manufacturers to formalize long-term agreements on active anode material volumes and potential equity investment. - Strong footing for launch of construction once minimum financing is reached; construction-ready Phase-2 sites, core owner team assembled, and project execution strategy outlined.
- Project financing diligently advancing through engagement with multiple governmental agencies and programs, strategic investors, and lenders.
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Strong tailwinds supporting NMG’s development, including geopolitics favoring North American sourcing of graphite battery materials and continued growth in EV sales (Bloomberg,
Rho Motion ) and energy storage markets (BloombergNEF).
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Caterpillar, NMG and Toromont representatives at Caterpillar’s Tuscon Mining Center as part of a two-day on-site visit. (Photo: Business Wire)
Matters Voted upon at the Meeting and Results
Each of the eight nominees listed in the Company’s management information circular dated
Shareholders also adopted all other resolutions submitted for their approval, including the appointment of
The complete voting results for each item of business are as follows:
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
|
Votes in Favor |
% Votes in Favor |
Votes Withheld |
% Votes Withheld |
|
44,178,608 |
99.78% |
99,409 |
0.22% |
|
44,172,257 |
99.76% |
105,759 |
0.24% |
|
44,137,201 |
99.68% |
140,815 |
0.32% |
Arne H Frandsen |
44,100,938 |
99.60% |
177,078 |
0.40% |
Jürgen Köhler |
44,046,203 |
99.48% |
231,813 |
0.52% |
|
44,181,060 |
99.78% |
96,957 |
0.22% |
|
44,060,774 |
99.51% |
217,242 |
0.49% |
|
43,399,924 |
99.37% |
278,092 |
0.63% |
APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP AS AUDITOR
Votes in Favor |
% Votes in Favor |
Votes Withheld |
% Votes Withheld |
48,025,453 |
99.86% |
65,632 |
0.14% |
RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF THE COMPANY’S STOCK OPTION PLAN
Votes in Favor |
% Votes in Favor |
Votes Against |
% Votes Against |
43,390,421 |
98% |
887,595 |
2% |
Details of the voting results on all matters considered at the Meeting are available in the Company’s report of voting results, which is available under NMG’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Advancement of NMG’s Business Strategy
The Company is currently updating the results of the feasibility study for itsintegrated ore-to-anode-material Phase 2 to reflect the latest technological advancements, specific requirements from Anchor Customers, budget optimization, and other project planning developments. Outputs from this exercise will support project financing as NMG continues discussions with multiple governmental agencies and programs, strategic investors, and lenders in view of the final investment decision (“FID”). Preliminary work on each site provides a strong footing for launch of construction once minimum financing is reached. The Company has assembled its core owner team and has selected an integrated project team model to ensure greater control over the project’s direction as well as reduced project management and overall capital costs.
NMG is also reporting progress on the development of zero-emission equipment for the
The Company is actively engaging with other tier-1 potential customers for offtake agreement(s) on the balance of its Phase-2 active anode material production accompanied by strategic investments. In addition, the recent acquisition of the
Geopolitics, with escalating tensions between the
These trade tensions amplify pressure on battery and EV manufacturers for securing graphite, especially in a sustained growth environment. Indeed, EV sales have grown 19% year-over-year worldwide (
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Cautionary Note
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release including, but not limited to those describing the update of the feasibility study for its Phase 2 reflecting the technological advancements, specific requirements of the Anchor Customers, budget optimization, and other project planning developments, to support project financing, and the discussions with various governmental agencies, strategic investors, and lenders, as well as the advantages of its project execution model to ensure greater control over the project’s direction and reduction project management and engineering costs, the active discussions and positive outcome with other tier-1 potential customers for the balance of its Phase-2 active anode material production, strategic investments and the potential of the Phase 3 Uatnan project to meet the western market growth, the assessment of industrial sites for the establishment of production plants for such production, and the intended results of the initiatives described in this press release and those statements which are discussed under the “About Nouveau Monde” paragraph and elsewhere in the press release which essentially describe the Company’s outlook and objectives, constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of Canadian and
Forward-looking statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, those risks, delays in the scheduled delivery times of the equipment, the ability of the Company to successfully implement its strategic initiatives and whether such strategic initiatives will yield the expected benefits, the availability of financing or financing on favorable terms for the Company, the dependence on commodity prices, the impact of inflation on costs, the risks of obtaining the necessary permits, the operating performance of the Company’s assets and businesses, competitive factors in the graphite mining and production industry, changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company’s businesses, including the changes in China’s policy regarding restrictions on Chinese graphite materials exportations, political and social acceptability risk, environmental regulation risk, currency and exchange rate risk, technological developments, and general economic conditions, as well as earnings, capital expenditure, cash flow and capital structure risks and general business risks. A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in NMG’s Annual Information Form dated
Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s expectations and plans relating to the future. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
The market and industry data contained in this press release is based upon information from independent industry publications, market research, analyst reports and surveys and other publicly available sources. Although the Company believes these sources to be generally reliable, market and industry data is subject to interpretation and cannot be verified with complete certainty due to limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data-gathering process and other limitations and uncertainties inherent in any survey. The Company has not independently verified any of the data from third-party sources referred to in this press release and accordingly, the accuracy and completeness of such data is not guaranteed.
Neither the
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), and for
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