Denison Announces Closing of US$345 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Denison Mines (NYSE: DNN) has successfully closed its US$345 million convertible senior notes offering, including a US$300 million base offering and US$45 million option exercise. The notes, due September 15, 2031, feature a 4.25% annual coupon rate and an initial conversion price of US$2.92 per share.
The company implemented a capped call overlay strategy, purchasing cash-settled call options for US$35.36 million that effectively raises the conversion price to US$4.32 per share. This structure is expected to save Denison over US$100 million in interest payments compared to traditional project financing. The net proceeds of approximately US$333 million will support the development of uranium projects, including the Wheeler River Uranium Project.
Denison Mines (NYSE: DNN) ha concluso con successo un'offerta di mandatory convertible senior notes da 345 milioni di dollari, composta da un'offerta base da 300 milioni e un esercizio dell'opzione da 45 milioni. Le obbligazioni, con scadenza il 15 settembre 2031, hanno un tasso cedolare annuo del 4,25% e un prezzo di conversione iniziale di 2,92 USD per azione.
L'azienda ha adottato una strategia di capped call overlay, acquistando opzioni call regolabili in contanti per 35,36 milioni di USD, che portano di fatto il prezzo di conversione a 4,32 USD per azione. Questa struttura dovrebbe consentire a Denison un risparmio di oltre 100 milioni di USD sugli interessi rispetto a un finanziamento tradizionale di progetto. I proventi netti, pari a circa 333 milioni di USD, saranno destinati allo sviluppo di progetti di uranio, incluso il progetto Wheeler River.
Denison Mines (NYSE: DNN) ha cerrado con éxito una emisión de notas convertibles senior por 345 millones de USD, que incluye una oferta base de 300 millones y el ejercicio de una opción por 45 millones. Las notas, con vencimiento el 15 de septiembre de 2031, tienen un cupón anual del 4,25% y un precio de conversión inicial de 2,92 USD por acción.
La compañía implementó una estrategia de capped call overlay, comprando opciones call liquidadas en efectivo por 35,36 millones de USD, que elevan efectivamente el precio de conversión a 4,32 USD por acción. Se espera que esta estructura ahorre a Denison más de 100 millones de USD en pagos de intereses frente a una financiación de proyecto tradicional. Los ingresos netos, aproximadamente 333 millones de USD, financiarán el desarrollo de proyectos de uranio, incluido el Wheeler River Uranium Project.
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Denison Mines (NYSE: DNN) a finalisé avec succès une offre de obligations seniors convertibles de 345 millions USD, comprenant une émission de base de 300 millions et l’exercice d’une option de 45 millions. Les obligations, arrivant à échéance le 15 septembre 2031, portent un coupon annuel de 4,25 % et un prix de conversion initial de 2,92 USD par action.
La société a mis en place une stratégie de capped call overlay, achetant des options call réglées en espèces pour 35,36 millions USD, ce qui porte effectivement le prix de conversion à 4,32 USD par action. Cette structure devrait permettre à Denison d’économiser plus de 100 millions USD en paiements d’intérêts par rapport à un financement de projet traditionnel. Le produit net d’environ 333 millions USD financera le développement de projets d’uranium, y compris le Wheeler River Uranium Project.
Denison Mines (NYSE: DNN) hat erfolgreich eine Emission von wandlungsfähigen Senior Notes in Höhe von 345 Mio. USD abgeschlossen, bestehend aus einem Basisangebot von 300 Mio. USD und einer Optionsausübung über 45 Mio. USD. Die Noten, fällig am 15. September 2031, weisen einen jährlichen Kupon von 4,25 % und einen anfänglichen Wandlungspreis von 2,92 USD je Aktie auf.
Das Unternehmen setzte eine capped-call-Overlay-Strategie um und erwarb barabgewickelte Call-Optionen für 35,36 Mio. USD, wodurch der effektive Wandlungspreis auf 4,32 USD je Aktie steigt. Diese Struktur soll Denison gegenüber einer klassischen Projektfinanzierung mehr als 100 Mio. USD an Zinszahlungen einsparen. Die Nettoerlöse von rund 333 Mio. USD werden die Entwicklung von Uranprojekten, einschließlich des Wheeler River Uranium Project, unterstützen.
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- Potential future dilution if shares trade above US$4.32 cap price
- Additional US$35.36 million cost for capped call transactions
- Long-term debt obligation extending to 2031
Insights
Denison secures $345M in convertible notes with favorable terms to fund uranium project development, strengthening its financial position significantly.
Denison Mines has successfully closed a
The notes carry a
The company implemented a sophisticated financial structure with several noteworthy features:
- Initial conversion price of
US$2.92 per share (35% premium to market price) - Capped call overlay strategy raising the effective conversion price to
US$4.32 (100% premium) - Flexibility to settle conversions in cash, shares, or a combination
- Maturity date of September 15, 2031
The
The capped call transactions are particularly strategic, as they cost
This financing represents a pivotal moment for Denison, providing the capital runway needed to transition from development to construction phase for its key uranium asset while maintaining financial flexibility through customized terms that protect existing shareholders.
Denison's President & CEO, David Cates, commented, "Denison is humbled by the overwhelming support we received from the convertible note investment community for this offering of a 'US-Style' convertible note with a cash-settled capped call overlay � a novel transaction for a Canadian-domiciled and TSX-listed company. Any conversions of the Notes, prior to the maturity date of September 15, 2031, may be settled in cash, Denison common shares, or a combination of both, at Denison's election.
With an annual coupon rate of
Overall, the proceeds of the Offering put Denison in an excellent financial position to make a future final investment decision ("FID") and to commence construction, following the anticipated receipt of upcoming regulatory approvals, for the Company's flagship Phoenix In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") uranium mine in northern
Summary of the Offering
- Approximately
US of net proceeds after deducting the initial purchasers' commissions and other fees and expenses. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Scotia Capital ($333 million USA ) Inc. acted as active bookrunners. - Cash interest coupon of
4.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15th and September 15th of each year, beginning March 15, 2026. - The initial conversion rate for the Notes is 342.9355 common shares of Denison ("Shares") per
US principal amount of Notes, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately$1,000 US per Share (approximately$2.92 35% premium to the closing price of the Shares at the time of pricing on August 12, 2025). - The effective conversion price of the Notes is increased up to
US per Share (~$4.32 100% premium to the closing price of the Shares at the time of pricing on August 12, 2025) after giving effect to the capped call overlay option strategy, whereby Denison purchased cash-settled call options with a strike price equal to initial conversion price of the Notes (US ) and with a cap price of$2.92 US . The purchase price for the capped call transactions was approximately$4.32 US .$35.36 million - Conversions of the Notes may be settled in Shares, cash, or a combination of Shares and cash, at Denison's election. Additionally, Denison will have the right to redeem the Notes in certain circumstances and will be required to repurchase the Notes upon the occurrence of certain events.
- The Notes may only be converted by holders prior to June 15, 2031 in certain circumstances, and may be converted by holders after June 15, 2031.
- The Notes will mature on September 15, 2031. Any Notes not converted, repurchased or redeemed prior to the maturity date will have their principal amount repaid by Denison in cash at maturity.
- The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for expenditures to support the evaluation and development of the Company's uranium development projects, including the Wheeler River Uranium Project and general corporate purposes.
Further information concerning the Notes and the capped call transactions, including illustrative settlement scenarios, may be found on the Investors - Presentations page of our website at . The indenture for the notes and form of confirmation for the capped call transactions have been or will be filed by the Company under its profile on SEDAR+ at and on EDGAR at , and it is recommended they be read in their entirety for a fulsome understanding of the Notes and capped call transactions.
Additional Information
The Notes issued in connection with the Offering and the Shares issuable upon the conversion of Notes will be subject to a statutory hold period in accordance with applicable securities legislation.
The Notes and the Shares issuable upon the conversion thereof have not been and will not be registered under the
This press release is neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy, or a sale of, the Notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve nor disapprove the information contained in this press release.
About Denison
Denison is a uranium mining, exploration and development company with interests focused in the
Permitting efforts for the planned Phoenix ISR operation commenced in 2019 and are nearing completion with approval of the project's Environmental Assessment ("EA") received from the Province of
Denison's interests inSaskatchewanalso include a
Additionally, through its
In 2024, Denison celebrated its 70th year in uranium mining, exploration, and development, which began in 1954 with Denison's first acquisition of mining claims in theElliot Lakeregion of northernOntario.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information contained in this press release constitutes 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of the applicable
In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: statements relating to the Company's expectations with respect to the Offering, the anticipated use of proceeds, and the capped call transactions; expectations that the Company will be able to realize on proceeds from the capped call; expectations for the Company's projects, including potential for a FID, permitting and construction of
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Denison believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate and results may differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information. For a discussion in respect of risks and other factors that could influence forward-looking events, please refer to the factors discussed in Denison's Annual Information Form dated March 28, 2025 under the heading 'Risk Factors' or in subsequent quarterly financial reports. These factors are not, and should not be construed as being, exhaustive.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this press release. Denison does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this press release to conform such information to actual results or to changes inDenison's expectations except as otherwise required by applicable legislation.
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