The acquisition is in line with the previously announced compulsory acquisition.

Agnico-Eagle now owns 96,261,039 shares, representing 100% of the outstanding shares on a fully-diluted basis, following completion of the acquisition.

Agnico-Eagle acquired the remaining 5,032,139 shares for the same consideration and on the same terms contained in the offer.

Agnico-Eagle is a gold producer with operations located in Canada, Finland and Mexico and exploration and/or development activities in Canada, Finland, Mexico and the US.

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