Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE) (TSX:CDM) (ASX:CXC) announced today that the underwriters have elected to exercise their over-allotment option in full, increasing the aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Senior Convertible Notes due 2028 from $200 million to $230 million.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy convertible senior notes nor shall there be any sale of such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
The Company has filed a final prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC) relating to the public offering of the convertible senior notes. Copies of this final prospectus supplement may be obtained from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Prospectus Department, 100 Plaza One, Jersey City, NJ 07311-3901, by telephone toll free at 1-800-503-4611, or by email at prospectusrequest@list.db.com.
About Coeur
Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation is one of the world's leading silver companies and also a significant gold producer. Coeur, which has no silver or gold production hedged, is presently constructing two of the world's largest silver mines - San Bartolomé in Bolivia and Palmarejo in Mexico; operates two underground mines in southern Chile and Argentina and one surface mine in Nevada; and owns non-operating interests in two low-cost mines in Australia. The Company also owns a major gold project in Alaska and conducts exploration activities in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico and Tanzania. Coeur common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CDE, the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CDM, and its CHESS Depositary Interests are traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under symbol CXC.
Cautionary Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities legislation in the United States, Canada, and Australia, including statements regarding the offering and the use of the net proceeds from the offering. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those predicted in such forward-looking statements include market conditions, potential fluctuations in the Company's stock price, management's broad discretion over the use of the net proceeds of the offering, changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or in their interpretation. Certain of these risks and others are detailed from time to time in Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and in the registration statement. Coeur disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, Coeur undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Coeur, its financial or operating results or its securities.
