SilverCrest Metals Inc. Announces Amended Share Allocations under its Stock Incentive Plans

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SilverCrest Metals Inc. announced amendments to its Equity Share Unit Plan and Stock Option Plan to align with governance practices. The revised plans, subject to shareholder approval at the annual meeting on June 15, 2021, now allocate a combined 7% of outstanding common shares, with the SU Plan reduced to 1.5% from 4%, and the Option Plan to 5.5% from 10%. These changes aim to minimize shareholder dilution while allowing for performance-based incentives aligned with governance standards as the company transitions toward production in Mexico.

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• Reduced dilution risk for shareholders with adjusted allocations in the SU Plan and Option Plan.
• Maintains ability to provide performance-based stock incentives aligned with governance standards.

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• None.

TSX: SIL | NYSE American: SILV

VANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - SilverCrest Metals Inc. ("SilverCrest" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has approved amendments to the Company's new Equity Share Unit Plan (the "SU Plan") and its existing Stock Option Plan ("Option Plan") further to comments on the SU Plan received from an independent proxy advisory firm in order to align these two stock incentive plans with leading governance practices. The SU Plan, as amended, is subject to shareholder approval which is being sought at the Company's annual general meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. The amendments to the Option Plan do not require shareholder approval.

As a result of the amendments, the Company's maximum allocations for the SU Plan and the Option Plan will now be an aggregate of 7% of the outstanding common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") from time to time, broken down as follows:

• SU Plan – 1.5% (reduced from 4%) of the outstanding Common Shares from time to time to settle share units (including restricted share units and performance share units) and deferred share units granted under the SU Plan.
• Option Plan – 5.5% (reduced from 10%) of the outstanding Common Shares from time to time for stock options granted under the Option Plan.

The reduced allocations of Common Shares for the SU Plan and the Option Plan are intended to reduce potential dilution to shareholders of the Company and the potential cost of these two stock incentive plans. At the same time, the Company will still, have the ability to, grant performance-based stock incentives that are aligned with evolving governance standards and the Company's transition towards precious metal production.

The amended and restated SU Plan and Option Plan are available on the Company's website https://silvercrestmetals.com/about-us/governance/.

ABOUT SILVERCREST METALS INC.

SilverCrest is a Canadian precious metals exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, that is focused on new discoveries, value-added acquisitions and targeting production in Mexico's historic precious metal districts. The Company's top priority is on the high-grade, historic Las Chispas mining district in Sonora, Mexico, where it has completed a feasibility study on the Las Chispas Project and is proceeding with mine construction. Startup of production at the Las Chispas Mine is targeted for mid-2022. SilverCrest is the first company to successfully drill-test the historic Las Chispas Property resulting in numerous high-grade precious metal discoveries. The Company is led by a proven management team in all aspects of the precious metal mining sector, including taking projects through discovery, finance, on time and on budget construction, and production.

N. Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng
Chief Executive Officer
SilverCrest Metals Inc.

Website: www.silvercrestmetals.com  

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FAQ

What are the new allocations for SilverCrest Metals' stock incentive plans?

The new allocations set the Equity Share Unit Plan at 1.5% and the Stock Option Plan at 5.5% of outstanding common shares.

When is the shareholder approval meeting for the new SU Plan?

The shareholder approval meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2021.

Why did SilverCrest Metals amend its stock incentive plans?

The amendments were made to align with leading governance practices and reduce potential dilution for shareholders.

What is the significance of SilverCrest's amendments to its Option Plan?

The Option Plan's allocation was reduced to 5.5%, which helps mitigate dilution and aligns with best governance practices.