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Kirkland Lake Gold Shareholders Approve Merger of Equals With Agnico Eagle

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Friday, November 26, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (Kirkland Lake Gold or the Company) (TSX:KL) (NYSE:KL) (ASX:KLA) today announced that at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier today (the Meeting), the Companys shareholders voted in favour of the arrangement resolution (the Kirkland Arrangement Resolution) approving the proposed merger of equals whereby all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company (the Kirkland Shares) will be acquired by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (Agnico Eagle) for common shares of Agnico Eagle (the Agnico Shares) in a merger of equals for consideration per Kirkland Share equal to 0.7935 of an Agnico Share (the Arrangement).

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (Kirkland Lake Gold or the Company) (TSX:KL) (NYSE:KL) (ASX:KLA) today announced that at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier today (the Meeting), the Companys shareholders voted in favour of the arrangement resolution (the Kirkland Arrangement Resolution) approving the proposed merger of equals whereby all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company (the Kirkland Shares) will be acquired by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (Agnico Eagle) for common shares of Agnico Eagle (the Agnico Shares) in a merger of equals for consideration per Kirkland Share equal to 0.7935 of an Agnico Share (the Arrangement).
  • The Kirkland Arrangement Resolution was approved by 150,681,106 Kirkland Shares or approximately 80.65% of votes cast by Kirkland Lake Gold shareholders either in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting.
  • In addition to the approval by Kirkland Lake Gold shareholders, Agnico Eagle shareholders approved the issuance of Agnico Shares in connection with the Arrangement at a special meeting of Agnico Eagle shareholders held earlier today.
  • Tony Makuch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kirkland Lake Gold, commented: We are pleased that our shareholders have voted in favor of the merger of equals with Agnico Eagle.

KLA Announces Upcoming Investor Webcasts

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Monday, November 22, 2021

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced webcasts for upcoming virtual investor conferences:

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced webcasts for upcoming virtual investor conferences:
    Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 Credit Suisse 25th Annual Technology Conference at 11:45 a.m. PT.
  • The live webcast will be available on the Investor Relations page of KLA's website at http://ir.kla.com/ and a replay of the webcast will be posted after the event.
  • KLA Corporation ("KLA") develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry.
  • Investors and others should note that KLA announces material financial information including SEC filings, press releases, public earnings calls and conference webcasts using an investor relations website (ir.kla.com).

Agnico Eagle and Kirkland Lake Gold Remind Shareholders to Vote “FOR” Their Proposed Merger

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Friday, November 19, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX:AEM, NYSE:AEM) (Agnico Eagle or Agnico) and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL, NYSE:KL, ASX:KLA) (Kirkland Lake Gold or Kirkland) would like to thank shareholders who have already voted FOR their previously announced merger of equals and remind other shareholders to vote FOR the transaction before their respective proxy cut-off deadlines.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX:AEM, NYSE:AEM) (Agnico Eagle or Agnico) and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL, NYSE:KL, ASX:KLA) (Kirkland Lake Gold or Kirkland) would like to thank shareholders who have already voted FOR their previously announced merger of equals and remind other shareholders to vote FOR the transaction before their respective proxy cut-off deadlines.
  • Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company, producing precious metals from operations in Canada, Finland and Mexico.
  • Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
  • About Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
    Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is a low-cost senior gold producer operating in Canada and Australia that is targeting 1,300,000 - 1,400,000 ounces of production in 2021.

8minute Solar Energy Welcomes Rahul Mathur as New Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Today, 8minute Solar Energy (8minute) announced that Rahul Mathur has been hired as 8minutes new Chief Financial Officer, marking a period of robust growth for the company.

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  • Today, 8minute Solar Energy (8minute) announced that Rahul Mathur has been hired as 8minutes new Chief Financial Officer, marking a period of robust growth for the company.
  • Immediately prior to joining 8minute, Mathur served as Chief Financial Officer of Rambus, where he was recognized as the Best CFO in the sector as part of Institutional Investors prestigious 2022 All-America Executive Team survey.
  • Its no secret that 8minute is transforming the energy industry through its next generation of smart power plants integrating solar and storage.
  • As a record-breaking, unrivaled technology leader, 8minute Solar Energy (8minute) is championing the clean energy transition in the United States and shaping the future of energy through its next generation of smart solar power plants.

Agnico Eagle and Kirkland Lake Gold Remind Shareholders to Vote "For" their Proposed Merger

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Friday, November 19, 2021

Deadline for Kirkland shareholders to vote is 11:00 a.m. EST on November 24, 2021.

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  • Deadline for Kirkland shareholders to vote is 11:00 a.m. EST on November 24, 2021.
  • TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX: AEM, NYSE: AEM) ("Agnico Eagle") and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL) (NYSE: KL) (ASX: KLA) ("Kirkland Lake Gold") today would like to thank shareholders who have already voted "FOR"their previously announced merger of equals and reminds other shareholderstovote "FOR" the transaction before their respective proxy cut-off deadlines.
  • Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company, producing precious metals from operations in Canada, Finland and Mexico.
  • About Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
    Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is a low-cost senior gold producer operating in Canada and Australia that is targeting 1,300,000 - 1,400,000 ounces of production in 2021.

Kirkland Lake Gold Reports Favourable Recommendation from Glass Lewis for Merger of Equals with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Contact Kingsdale Advisors at 1.877.659.1824

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  • Contact Kingsdale Advisors at 1.877.659.1824
    TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (Kirkland Lake Gold, the Company or KL) (TSX:KL) (NYSE:KL) (ASX:KLA) today announced that Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis) has become the second leading independent proxy advisory firm to recommend that the Companys shareholders vote FOR the merger of equals (the Merger) with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (Agnico Eagle) (TSX: AEM) (NYSE: AEM) by way of a plan of arrangement (the Arrangement).
  • Glass Lewis endorsement follows a favourable report from Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), released last week, which also recommended that shareholders vote FOR the Merger with Agnico Eagle (see the Kirkland Lake Gold press release dated November 10, 2021, entitled, Kirkland Lake Gold Reports Favourable Recommendation from ISS for Merger of Equals with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited).
  • On September 28, 2021, Kirkland Lake Gold and Agnico Eagle entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which Agnico Eagle will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Kirkland Lake Gold on the basis of 0.7935 of an Agnico Eagle common share for each Kirkland Lake Gold common share held.
  • ABOUT KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD.
    Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. Is a low-cost senior gold producer operating in Canada and Australia that is targeting 1,300,000 1,400,000 ounces of production in 2021.

Kirkland Lake Gold Reports Favourable Recommendation From ISS for Merger of Equals With Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

On September 28, 2021, Kirkland Lake Gold and Agnico Eagle entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which Agnico Eagle will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Kirkland Lake Gold on the basis of 0.7935 of an Agnico Eagle common share for each Kirkland Lake Gold common share held.

Key Points: 
  • On September 28, 2021, Kirkland Lake Gold and Agnico Eagle entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which Agnico Eagle will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Kirkland Lake Gold on the basis of 0.7935 of an Agnico Eagle common share for each Kirkland Lake Gold common share held.
  • Upon completion of the Arrangement, existing Kirkland Lake Gold and Agnico Eagle shareholders are expected to own approximately 46% and 54% of the outstanding shares of the pro forma company, respectively.
  • ABOUT KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD.
    Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is a low-cost senior gold producer operating in Canada and Australia that is targeting 1,300,000 - 1,400,000 ounces of production in 2021.
  • Kirkland Lake Gold does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

KLA Announces Grand Opening of $200 Million Second Headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Friday, November 5, 2021

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) today announced the official opening of its second U.S. headquarters, a $200 million facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) today announced the official opening of its second U.S. headquarters, a $200 million facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • "With the opening of its new facility, KLA is helping us build Michigan's future," said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
  • "The next generation of technology and innovation are happening right here in Ann Arbor, thanks to KLA and partners including the Michigan Economic Development Committee and University of Michigan.
  • The new headquarters is home to KLA's AI Center of Excellence where machine learning applications help advance semiconductor manufacturing.

KLA Declares Regular Cash Dividend

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.05 per share on its common stock, payable on Dec. 1, 2021 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 15, 2021.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.05 per share on its common stock, payable on Dec. 1, 2021 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 15, 2021.
  • KLA Corporation ("KLA") develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry.
  • We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.
  • Additional information may be found at: www.kla.com (KLAC-F).

Sunshine Biopharma Expands Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

MONTREAL, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (OTC PINK: SBFM), a pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of oncology and antiviral drugs, today announced that it has expanded its board of directors from three to five and has appointed three new, independent directors.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (OTC PINK: SBFM), a pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of oncology and antiviral drugs, today announced that it has expanded its board of directors from three to five and has appointed three new, independent directors.
  • We welcome them on board and look forward to calling on their expertise in our ongoing efforts to take the Company to new heights, said Dr. Steve Slilaty, CEO of Sunshine Biopharma.
  • Sunshine Biopharma has completed the synthesis of four potential inhibitors of PLpro and subsequently identified a lead compound, SBFM-PL4.
  • In addition, to working on the development of a treatment for COVID-19, Sunshine Biopharma is engaged in the development Adva-27a, a unique anticancer compound.