MergerMay 21, 2026, 11:26 AM
Equinox Gold to Acquire Orla Mining in $18.5B Merger
AI Summary
Orla Mining Ltd. and Equinox Gold Corp. announced a definitive arrangement agreement for Equinox to acquire all outstanding common shares of Orla. Orla shareholders will receive 1.00 Equinox Share and a nominal cash payment of US$0.0001 for each Orla Share. The combined entity, New Equinox Gold, is estimated to have an implied market capitalization of US$18.5 billion, with existing Equinox shareholders owning approximately 67% and former Orla shareholders owning 33%. The transaction, unanimously approved by both boards, is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, including Canadian and Mexican competition authorization, and is expected to close in Q3 2026.
Key Highlights
- Equinox Gold to acquire all outstanding Orla Mining shares via plan of arrangement.
- Orla shareholders to receive 1.00 Equinox Share and US$0.0001 cash per Orla Share.
- Combined company, New Equinox Gold, estimated at US$18.5 billion market capitalization.
- Existing Equinox shareholders to own ~67%, former Orla shareholders ~33% of New Equinox Gold.
- Orla shareholders require 66 2/3% approval; Equinox shareholders require simple majority approval.
- Orla will pay a US$250 million break fee; Equinox will pay a US$475 million break fee.
- Transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in Q3 2026.
- Boards of both companies and Orla Special Committee unanimously recommend the transaction.
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