Richard O’Brien
Good morning, and welcome to the Special Meeting of Shareholders of New Gold, Inc. to consider the proposed arrangement between New Gold and Coeur Mining Inc. My name is Richard O’Brien, Chair of the New Gold Board of Directors. In accordance with the articles of New Gold, I will act as Chair of this meeting.
I would like to introduce the members of management present at the meeting, who include Patrick Godin, President and Chief Executive Officer; Keith Murphy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Ankit Shah, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer; Sean Keating, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary; and Dan Sharkey, Chief Human Resources Officer. I’d also like to welcome the Directors of New Gold, who are also in attendance online.
This special meeting is being held in person and online. This format allows all registered shareholders and duly appointed proxy holders, including those joining us online via live webcast, an opportunity to participate, ask questions and vote at the meeting. Guests are also welcome to attend and listen to the meeting virtually, but may not ask questions or vote. The vast majority of all voters have been passed in advance the meeting by proxy through the various available channels. That said, the right to attend, vote and participate in this meeting is very important.
I will now ask Sean Keating to discuss some procedural matters relating to today’s meeting. Sean will also act as Secretary of the meeting. Sean?
Sean Keating
VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Thank you, Richard, and good morning, everyone. We
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