New Gold Announces Redemption of its Remaining Outstanding 6.375% Senior Notes

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New Gold Inc. (TSX: NGD, NYSE American: NGD) announced the redemption of its remaining $100 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2025. The redemption is scheduled for May 15, 2022 and will be funded using cash on hand. This move aligns with New Gold's strategy to optimize its capital structure and reduce interest costs. The company operates core assets in Canada, including the Rainy River and New Afton mines, and maintains a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

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• Redemption of $100 million of Senior Notes may reduce future interest expenses.
• Improves capital structure by eliminating debt.

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(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated)

TORONTO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - New Gold Inc. ("New Gold" or the "Company") (TSX: NGD) (NYSE American: NGD) announces that, pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing its 6.375% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes"), it has issued a notice of redemption to redeem the remaining $100 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2025 Notes on May 15, 2022. The redemption of the 2025 Notes will be funded with cash on hand.

About New Gold

New Gold is a Canadian-focused intermediate mining company with a portfolio of two core producing assets in Canada, the Rainy River gold mine and the New Afton copper-gold mine. The Company also holds a 5% equity stake in Artemis Gold Inc. and other Canadian-focused investments. New Gold's vision is to build a leading diversified intermediate gold company based in Canada that is committed to the environment and social responsibility. For further information on the Company, visit www.newgold.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained in this news release, including any information relating to New Gold's future financial or operating performance are "forward-looking" and within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that New Gold believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including the redemption of the 2025 Notes and the funding thereof. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Although New Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.  There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. New Gold does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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SOURCE New Gold Inc.

FAQ

What is the amount New Gold is redeeming for its Senior Notes?

New Gold is redeeming $100 million of its 6.375% Senior Notes due 2025.

When is the redemption date for New Gold's Senior Notes?

The redemption date is set for May 15, 2022.

How will New Gold fund the redemption of its 2025 Notes?

The redemption will be funded using cash on hand.

What is the stock symbol for New Gold?

New Gold's stock symbols are TSX: NGD and NYSE American: NGD.