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Published on 2/2/2023 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: i-80 Gold sells $50 million 8% convertibles due 2027 on best-efforts basis, up 25%

By Wendy Van Sickle

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 2 – i-80 Gold Corp. enters into an agreement to complete a placement of up to $50 million 8% secured convertible debentures due 2027, according to a press release.

There is a $7.5 million greenshoe.

The conversion price is $3.38 per common share, up 25% over the closing price of the common shares on Feb. 2.

The debentures are redeemable after 120 days, subject to a 150% hurdle.

The offering is being conducted on a best-efforts basis between the company and a syndicate of agents with Sprott Capital Partners and CIBC Capital Markets working as co-lead agents for the offering.

The net proceeds will be used for the exploration, development and ramp-up (including working capital) of the company’s material mineral projects, surety or bonding relating mine closure, asset retirement and environmental reclamation obligations of the issuer in connection with its material projects (including Buffalo Mountain).

The mining company is based in Reno, Nev.

Issuer:i-80 Gold Corp.
Amount:$50 million
Greenshoe:$7.5 million
Issue:Secured convertible debentures
Maturity:2027
Agents:Sprott Capital Partners and CIBC Capital Markets
Coupon:8%
Conversion premium:25%
Conversion price:$3.38
Call features:After June 2023, subject to a 150% hurdle
Announcement date:Feb. 2
Settlement date:Feb. 20
Stock symbol:NYSE American: IAUX
Stock price:$2.70 on Feb. 2
Market capitalization:$652.88 million
Marketing:Best efforts

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