Alamos Gold Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

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Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a Normal Course Issuer Bid. This allows the company to repurchase up to 35,145,504 Class A Common Shares, representing 10% of its public float as of December 14, 2020. Purchases will occur over a twelve-month period starting December 24, 2020. Alamos believes that repurchasing shares will benefit shareholders by increasing their ownership proportion when share prices are undervalued. Previous repurchases totaled 1,133,561 shares at an average price of C$6.99.

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• Approval to repurchase up to 35,145,504 shares, indicating confidence in stock value.
• Share buyback could enhance shareholder value by increasing ownership proportion.
• Previous buyback executed at an effective price lower than market average.

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• None.

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) (“Alamos” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed with and received acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), for a Notice of Intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid permitting Alamos to purchase for cancellation up to 35,145,504 Class A Common Shares (“Common Shares”), representing 10% of the Company’s public float of the Common Shares as of December 14, 2020, being 351,455,040 Common Shares. As at December 14, 2020, there were 392,727,670 Common Shares issued and outstanding.

Alamos may purchase Common Shares under the Normal Course Issuer Bid over the next twelve-month period beginning December 24, 2020 and ending December 23, 2021. Any purchases made under the Normal Course Issuer Bid will be effected through the facilities of the TSX, alternative Canadian trading systems and/or the New York Stock Exchange. The maximum number of Common Shares that Alamos may purchase on the TSX on a daily basis, other than block purchase exceptions, is 273,548 Common Shares.

The price for any repurchased Common Shares will be the prevailing market price at the time of the purchase. All Common Shares purchased by Alamos will be cancelled. Purchase and payment for the Common Shares will be made by Alamos in accordance with the requirements of the TSX and applicable securities laws.

A Normal Course Issuer Bid is being undertaken as the Company and its Board of Directors believe the price of its Common Shares from time to time to be not reflective of the underlying value of the Company. The Company believes it is advantageous to its shareholders to engage in repurchases of Common Shares, from time to time, when they are trading at prices which reflect a discount from their value by increasing the proportionate share of ownership of the Company to remaining shareholders. Under its previous Normal Course Issuer Bid which commenced on December 24, 2019 and will terminate on December 23, 2020, Alamos sought the purchase of up to 28,734,677 Common Shares and has purchased and cancelled 1,133,561 Common Shares of the Company through open market purchases through the facilities of the TSX and the New York Stock Exchange at a weighted average price paid per Common Share of C$6.99.

About Alamos

Alamos is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with diversified production from three operating mines in North America. This includes the Young-Davidson and Island Gold mines in northern Ontario, Canada and the Mulatos mine in Sonora State, Mexico. Additionally, the Company has a significant portfolio of development stage projects in Canada, Mexico, Turkey, and the United States. Alamos employs more than 1,700 people and is committed to the highest standards of sustainable development. The Company’s shares are traded on the TSX and NYSE under the symbol “AGI”.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Scott K. Parsons
Vice President, Investor Relations
(416) 368-9932 x 5439

All amounts are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated.

The TSX and NYSE have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note

This news release includes certain statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("Forward-looking Statements"). All statements in this news release, including statements regarding potential future purchases by Alamos of its Common Shares pursuant to the NCIB, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that Alamos expects to occur are Forward-looking Statements. Forward-looking Statements are generally, but not always, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expects", is “expected", "anticipates", "plans" or “is planned”, “trends”, "estimates", "intends" or “potential” or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved or the negative connotation of such terms.

Alamos cautions readers not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in the information and content on this news release as a number of factors could cause actual future results, conditions, actions or events to differ materially from the targets, outlooks, expectations, goals, estimates or intentions expressed in the Forward-looking Statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: changes in the financial markets, changes in applicable laws and governmental regulations, fluctuations the price of gold, fluctuations in relative currency values, risks related to obtaining and maintaining necessary permits and the unpredictability of and fluctuation in the trading price of the Company’s common shares.

Additional risk factors and details with respect to risk factors affecting the Company are set out in the Company’s latest Annual Information Form and MD&A, each under the heading “Risk Factors”, available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. The foregoing should be reviewed in conjunction with the information found in this news release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, or whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Alamos Gold’s Normal Course Issuer Bid?

The Normal Course Issuer Bid aims to repurchase shares to enhance shareholder value by increasing their ownership proportion when shares are undervalued.

How many shares is Alamos Gold allowed to repurchase under the bid?

Alamos Gold is permitted to repurchase up to 35,145,504 Class A Common Shares, which is 10% of its public float.

What was the average price of Alamos Gold's previous share repurchase?

The average price for the previous share repurchase was C$6.99 per Common Share.

When does Alamos Gold's Normal Course Issuer Bid begin?

The Normal Course Issuer Bid begins on December 24, 2020, and ends on December 23, 2021.

What exchanges will Alamos Gold use for its share repurchases?

Alamos Gold will repurchase shares through the TSX, alternative Canadian trading systems, and the New York Stock Exchange.