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5N Plus Proud to Help Power the World’s Largest Next-Generation Long Duration Energy Storage Project
Montreal - September 5, 2023 – 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) (“5N Plus” or the “Company”), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, announced today that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH (“AZUR”), it supplied the triple junction solar cells utilized to help deliver the world’s largest and highest efficiency next-generation long duration solar energy storage project, now officially declared ‘open’.
5N Plus Solar Cells Powering Chandrayaan-3
Montreal, Québec, August 11, 2023 – 5N Plus announced today that solar cell technology produced by its wholly-owned subsidiary, AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH (“AZUR”), is being used in the third and most recent Indian Space Research Organisation (“ISRO”) lunar exploration mission.
5N Plus Reports 2023 Second Quarter Financial Results
Montréal - August 1, 2023 – 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) (“5N Plus” or the “Company”), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 (“Q2 2023”) ended June 30, 2023. All amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
5N Plus to Release Second Quarter 2023 Results on August 1, 2023
Montreal - July 25, 2023 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) will release its second quarter 2023 results after markets close on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and will host a conference call the next morning, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 with financial analysts to discuss the results.
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5N Plus Announces Election of Directors
Montreal - May 4, 2023 – 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) (“5N Plus or the “Company”), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, announced that the nominees listed in its Management Information Circular dated April 4, 2023 were elected as directors of 5N Plus at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held earlier today. Subsequent to the Meeting, the directors re-appointed Mr. Luc Bertrand as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
5N Plus Reports 2023 First Quarter Financial Results
Montréal - May 3, 2023 – 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) (“5N Plus” or the “Company”), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 (“Q1 2023”) ended March 31, 2023. All amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
5N Plus Announces Program to Increase AZUR Output Capacity
Montreal - April 26, 2023 – 5N Plus Inc. announced today that, as a result of previously announced contracts, its wholly-owned subsidiary, AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH (“AZUR”), has undertaken concrete actions to increase its capacity by 30% over the course of 2023 and 2024.
5N Plus Solar Cells Powering the European Space Agency’s Mission to Jupiter
Montreal - April 14, 2023 – 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) (“5N Plus” or the “Company”), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, is proud to have played a key role in enabling the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, Juice, mission, with high end solar cell technology from AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH (“AZUR”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of 5N Plus.
5N Plus Reports 2022 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results
Montréal - February 21, 2023 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter (“Q4 2022”) and fiscal year (“FY 2022”) ended December 31, 2022. All amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
5N Plus to Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results on February 21, 2023
Montreal - February 14, 2023 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) will release its fourth quarter results after market hours on February 21, 2023. 5N Plus will host a conference call on February 22, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the results. To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 39552820.
5N Plus Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Montréal - November 1, 2022 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced its financial results for the third quarter (“Q3 2022”) ended September 30, 2022. All amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
5N Plus to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results on November 1, 2022
Montreal - October 25, 2022 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. will release its third quarter results after market hours on November 1, 2022. 5N Plus will host a conference call on November 2, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the results. To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 32333692.
5N Plus Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Montreal - August 2, 2022 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter (“Q2 2022”) ended June 30, 2022. All amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
5N Plus Appoints Roland Dubois as Chief Commercial Officer
Montreal - July 28, 2022 – 5N Plus is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Roland Dubois to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer, effective no later than September 1, 2022. In this role, Mr. Dubois will lead the Company’s commercial excellence program and go-to-market strategy with a segmented approach to commercial partnering.
5N Plus to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results on August 2, 2022
Montreal - July 26, 2022 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. will release its second quarter results after market hours on August 2, 2022. 5N Plus will host a conference call on August 3, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 90949588.
To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com. Pre‐registration will be available.
5N Plus Renews its $124 Million Syndicated Credit Facility
Montreal - June 16, 2022 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced the renewal of its US$124 million senior secured multi-currency revolving syndicated credit facility. Subject to lenders’ approval, 5N Plus can opt to increase its credit facility to $154 million through a $30 million accordion feature.
5N Plus Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Montreal - May 6, 2022 – 5N Plus Inc. held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) virtually yesterday. Over 48,311,729 shares (54.69% of outstanding common shares) were at the Meeting. As part of the formal proceedings, the Company's shareholders elected the Board of Directors and approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor of the Company.
5N Plus Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Montreal - May 4, 2022 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced its operating and financial results for the first quarter (“Q1 2022”) ended March 31, 2022. All amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
5N Plus Announces Appointment of Gervais Jacques as President and CEO
Montreal - March 21, 2022 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Gervais Jacques as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 18, 2022. Mr. Jacques has been Interim President and CEO since December 1, 2021. He remains a member of the Board of Directors.
5N Plus to Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results on February 22, 2022
Montreal - February 17, 2022 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) will release its fourth quarter results after market hours on February 22, 2022 and will host a conference call on February 23, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 84880951. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com. Pre‐registration will be available. Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 1-888-390-0541, until March 2, 2022. The access code is 880951.
5N Plus Completes Acquisition of AZUR SPACE
Montreal - November 8, 2021 – 5N Plus today announced that it has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares (the “Transaction”) of AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH (“AZUR”).
5N Plus Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire AZUR SPACE
Montreal - October 27, 2021 – 5N Plus today announced that it has received the necessary approval from relevant regulatory agencies to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares (the “Transaction”) of AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH (“AZUR”). The Company expects the deal to close within the next few weeks.
5N Plus to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results on November 2, 2021
Montreal - October 26, 2021 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) will release its third quarter results after market hours on November 2, 2021 and will host a conference call on November 3, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 6506503.
To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com. Pre‐registration will be available. Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 1-888-390-0541, until November 10, 2021. The access code is 065031.
5N Plus Announces Long Term Supply Agreement with Samsung
Montreal - October 19, 2021 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced a long-term agreement with Samsung Electronics Co. (“Samsung”) to supply engineered substrates based on II-VI semiconductor materials for the detector core of the next generation of medical imaging devices. The detector is based on Photon Counting Detector (“PCD”) technology, and will be incorporated into computed tomography ("CT") by Samsung’s subsidiary NeuroLogica Corp., located in Danvers, Massachusetts.
5N Plus to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results on August 3, 2021
Montreal - July 27, 2021 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. will release its second quarter results after market hours on August 3, 2021. 5N Plus will host a conference call on August 4, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 97136868. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com.
Pre‐registration will be available. Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 1-888-390-0541, until August 11, 2021. The access code is 136868.
5N Plus Announces Planned Organizational Change
Montreal - June 30, 2021 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced the planned departure of Nicholas Audet, Executive Vice President of Electronic Materials, effective in Q3 2021, to pursue other interests unrelated to the Company and its scope of business. Mr. Audet joined 5N Plus in 2003 and ascended through organizational ranks, having assumed various roles with expanded scope of responsibility.
5N Plus Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Montreal - May 13, 2021 – 5N Plus held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) virtually today. Over 55,430,225 shares (68.09% of outstanding common shares) were at the Meeting. As part of the formal proceedings, the Company's shareholders elected the Board of Directors and approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor of the Company.
5N Plus to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results on May 10, 2021
Montreal - May 3, 2021 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. will release its first quarter results after market hours on May 10, 2021 and will host a conference call on May 11, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 09260209. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com.
Pre‐registration will be available. Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 1-888-390-0541, until May 18, 2021. The access code is 260209.
5N Plus to Acquire AZUR SPACE
Montreal - March 30, 2021 – 5N Plus today announced that it has entered into an agreement with AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH (“AZUR”) pursuant to which 5N Plus would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of AZUR (the “Transaction”). The Transaction is subject to the customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. 5N Plus will fully integrate AZUR’s workforce and will appoint Mr. Jürgen Heizmann, Managing Director of AZUR, as a member of 5N Plus’s Executive Committee.
5N Plus Renews its $79 Million Syndicated Credit Facility
Montreal - March 24, 2021 – 5N Plus today announced the renewal of its $79 million senior secured multi-currency, revolving and syndicated credit facility. The agreement includes a contingent option to expand the facility to $124 million.
All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.
5N Plus to Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results on February 23, 2021
Montreal - February 16, 2021 ‐ 5N Plus will release its fourth quarter results after market hours on February 23, 2021 and will host a conference call on February 24, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 17301716.
5N Plus Acquires Stake in Microbion and Secures Drug Substance Manufacturing Rights
Montreal, Québec and Bozeman, Montana, January 12, 2021 –– 5N Plus Inc. and Microbion Corporation, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of compounds for the treatment of resistant and difficult-to-treat infections, jointly announced today that the parties have entered into a strategic relationship for the development, manufacturing and commercial drug substance supply of Microbion’s new class of antibiotic and antibiofilm drugs.
5N Plus Expands its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Portfolio to Include Compounds for a New Class of Antibiotic & Antibiofilm Drugs
Montreal, January 12, 2021 – 5N Plus Inc. announced today that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Bozeman, Montana-based Microbion Corporation, aimed at furthering the development of Microbion’s new class of antibiotic and antibiofilm drugs. Under the terms of the agreement, 5N Plus has taken an equity stake in Microbion and will assume responsibility for the manufacturing of Bismuth-based Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) required in Microbion’s family of drug products currently under development, including Pravibismane, the API in the company’s lead drug product.
5N Plus to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results on November 10, 2020
Montreal - October 29, 2020 ‐ 5N Plus will release its third quarter results after market hours on November 10, 2020 and will host a conference call on November 11, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto. The conference access code is 87269171.
5N Plus Enters Additive Manufacturing Market
Montreal - October 7, 2020 – 5N Plus announced today that it has entered the Additive Manufacturing market, (commonly referred to as 3D Printing), as the supplier of high-performance engineered powders and have begun to launch a broad portfolio of high-performance metal powder products to support this ambition.
5N Plus to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results on August 4, 2020
Montreal - July 29, 2020 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. (TSX:VNP) will release its second quarter results after market hours on August 4, 2020.
5N Plus will host a conference call on August 5, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results. Q22020 Results To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-664-6392, or 416-764-8659 in Toronto.
The conference access code is 66352886.
5N Plus Semiconductors is awarded multi-year, U.S. Government contract for engineered materials linked to aerospace
St. George, Utah - June 3, 2020 – 5N Plus Inc. (“5N Plus” or “the Company”), a leading producer of specialty chemicals and engineered materials, announced today that its subsidiary, 5N Plus Semiconductors, has signed a $12.45 million contract with the U.S. Government aimed at further advancing process and product technologies for specialty semiconductors required by U.S. satellite suppliers. As the sole domestic source of these critical products, over the next 39 months 5N Plus Semiconductors will address future technological requirements and enhance the sustainability of critical products required in the domestic supply chain for Space...
5N Plus Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Montreal - May 20, 2020 - 5N Plus held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) virtually today. Over 62,832,539 shares (76.04% of outstanding common shares) were at the Meeting. As part of the formal proceedings, the Company's shareholders elected the Board of Directors and approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor of the Company.
5N Plus to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results on May 5, 2020
Montreal - Quebec, April 28, 2020 ‐ 5N Plus will release its first quarter results after market hours on May 5, 2020. 5N Plus will host a conference call on May 6, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1‐888‐231‐8191, or 647‐427‐7450 in Toronto, or 514‐807‐9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 9796664. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com.
Pre‐registration will be available. Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 514‐807‐9274 or 1‐855‐859‐2056, until May 13, 2020.
5N Plus Inc. Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid
Montreal - March 5, 2020 – 5N Plus today announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has approved 5N Plus’ normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). Under the NCIB, 5N Plus has the right to purchase for cancellation, from March 9, 2020 to March 8, 2021, a maximum of 2,000,000 common shares, representing approximately 2.4% of the 83,401,558 common shares issued and outstanding as of February 25, 2020.
5N Plus to Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results on February 25, 2020
Montreal - Québec, February 19, 2020 ‐ 5N Plus will release its fourth quarter results after market hours on February 25, 2020 and will host a conference call on February 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1‐888‐231‐8191, or 647‐427‐7450 in Toronto, or 514‐807‐9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 9719899. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com. Pre‐registration will be available.
Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 514‐807‐9274 or 1‐855‐859‐2056, until March 4, 2020.
5N Plus to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results on November 5, 2019
Montreal - October 30, 2019 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. will release its third quarter results after market hours on November 5, 2019 and will host a conference call on November 6, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1‐888‐231‐8191, or 647‐427‐7450 in Toronto, or 514‐807‐9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 7359037. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com. Pre‐registration will be available.
Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 514‐807‐9274 or 1‐855‐859‐2056, until November 13, 2019.
5N Plus to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results on August 6, 2019
Montreal - July 30, 2019 ‐ 5N Plus Inc. will release its second quarter results after market hours on August 6, 2019. 5N Plus will host a conference call on August 7, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. (EDT) to discuss the results.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1‐888‐231‐8191, or 647‐427‐7450 in Toronto, or 514‐807‐9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 5382279. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Center” section of www.5nplus.com.
Pre‐registration will be available. Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 514‐807‐9274 or 1‐855‐859‐2056, until August 15, 2019.
5N Plus to Invest in Capacity, Capability and Growth Sustainability
Montreal - July 24, 2019 – 5N Plus Inc. today announced that it has begun to execute a plan to invest over $10 million (USD) in process technologies aimed at substantially increasing capacity of the existing assets while enhancing capability along with providing notable environmental benefits in local communities. The investment package is expected to be focused on select sites in North America, Europe and China. The plan is expected to be fully implemented by the third quarter of 2020 with certain investments to be fully commissioned prior to that date. The average payback for this tranche of investments is estimated at about three years.
5N Plus Held Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Montreal - May 1, 2019 – 5N Plus held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders today in Montreal, Quebec. Over 69,049,470 shares (81.31% of outstanding common shares) were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. As part of the formal proceedings, the Company's shareholders elected the Board of Directors and approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company.
5N Plus Inc. Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid
Montreal - February 27, 2019 – 5N Plus today announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has approved 5N Plus’ normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). Under the NCIB, 5N Plus has the right to purchase for cancellation, from March 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020, a maximum of 3,515,926 common shares, representing 7% of the 50,227,527 shares forming 5N Plus’ public float as at February 18, 2019.
5N Plus Announces Complete Redemption of 5.75% Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures
Montréal - February 25, 2019 – 5N Plus announces today that it has exercised its right to redeem all of its 5.75% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures maturing on June 30, 2019 (the "Debentures"). On March 28, 2019 (the "Redemption Date"), 5N Plus will redeem Debentures in an aggregate principal amount of CA$26 million. On redemption, 5N Plus will pay to the holders of redeemed Debentures a redemption price (the "Redemption Price") equal to the principal amount of the Debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but excluding the Redemption Date, for a total of CA$1,013.71 per CA$1,000 principal amount of Debentures. Following such repayment, there will remain no outstanding Debentures. 5N Plus intends to use available funds to pay the Redemption Price of the redeemed Debentures.
5N Plus and SolAero Technologies to Power Hundreds of OneWeb Satellites
Montréal - February 20, 2019 – 5N Plus today confirmed that its U.S. based subsidiary, 5N Plus Semiconductors, has been awarded a multi-year program to supply opto-electronic semiconductor substrates to Albuquerque, New Mexico based SolAero Technologies. The substrates are intended for use in satellite solar arrays for a number of applications, including powering a constellation of several hundred low-orbit broadband satellites being manufactured by Airbus OneWeb Satellites. This network of satellites will provide global, persistent, low latency internet access that promises to bridge the digital divide.
5N Plus Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2018 Results Release Date
Montreal - February 20, 2019 - 5N Plus will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2018 results after market hours on February 26, 2019. and will host a conference call as well as a webcast on February 27, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time with financial analysts.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-866-865-3087, or 647-427-7450 in Toronto, or 514-807-9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 2617518.
Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website approximately one hour prior to the call and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 514-807-9274 or 1-855-859-2056, until March 6, 2019. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Centre” section of www.5nplus.com. Pre-registration will be available.
5N Plus Shareholders Approve Reduction of Stated Capital
Montréal, February 11, 2019 – 5N Plus announces that, at a special meeting of its shareholders held today in Montreal, Quebec (the “Meeting”), shareholders voted to approve the following resolution (reproduced in its entirety in the Company’s Management Proxy Circular dated January 11, 2019):
- The stated capital of the common shares of 5N Plus be reduced to US$5 million and the amount of the reduction be added to the contributed surplus of the Company pursuant to Section 38(1) of the Canada Business Corporation Act (the “Stated Capital Reduction”).
5N Plus Announces New US$25 Million Unsecured Term Loan
Montreal - February 6, 2019 – 5N Plus Inc announced today the closing of a US$25 million unsecured subordinated term loan with Investissement Québec. Since the launch of its strategic plan 5N21, the Company has been delivering compelling results in line with the targets defined by the plan. During this time, 5N Plus has continued to undergo a transformation which is taking it from manufacturing and sales of specialty metals and chemicals to that of engineered materials, the result of which has been margin expansion and markedly improved return on capital employed.
5N Plus Announces Third Quarter Results Release Date
Montreal - October 31, 2018 - 5N Plus will release its third quarter results after market hours on November 6, 2018 and will host a conference call as well as a webcast on November 7, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time with financial analysts.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-866-865-3087, or 647-427-7450 in Toronto, or 514-807-9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 9449209.
Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website approximately one hour prior to the call and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 514-807-9274 or 1-855-859-2056, until November 14, 2018. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Centre” section of www.5nplus.com. Pre-registration will be available.
5N Plus Doubles Production Capacity in Semiconductor Engineered Materials to Address Growing Market Demand
Montréal - July 31, 2018 – 5N Plus announced today that it is doubling the capacity of its ultra-high purity Semiconductor plant located on its Montreal campus to enable its Electronic Materials division to satisfy the growing demand for the Company’s specialty semiconductor materials, which are becoming the materials of choice for advanced sensing and imaging technologies utilized in a new generation of medical devices, and in security and defense applications.
5N Plus Announces Second Quarter Results Release Date
Montreal - July 30, 2018 - 5N Plus will release its second quarter results after market hours on August 7, 2018. 5N Plus will host a conference call as well as a webcast on August 8, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time with financial analysts.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-231-8191, or 647-427-7450 in Toronto, or 514-807-9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 2167787.
Please note that this conference call will be accompanied by an online presentation available to download on our website approximately one hour prior to the call and that a playback will be available two hours after the event at 514-807-9274 or 1-855-859-2056, until August 15, 2018. To access via webcast please visit the “Investors Centre” section of www.5nplus.com. Pre-registration will be available.
5N Plus Holds its Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Appoints a New Board Member
Montreal – May 2, 2018 – 5N Plus held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders today in Montreal, Quebec. Over 64,844,600 shares (77.26% of outstanding common shares) were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. As part of the formal proceedings, the Company's shareholders elected the Board of Directors and approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company.
5N Plus Reports Financial Results for Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017
Montreal - February 20, 2018 – 5N Plus today reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.
5N Plus will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 8:00 am Eastern Time with financial analysts and institutional investors to discuss results of the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
All interested parties are invited to participate in the live broadcast on the Company’s Web site. A replay of the webcast and a recording of the Q&A will be available until February 28, 2018.
To join the conference call: • Montreal area: 514-807-9895 • Toronto area: 647-427-7450 • Toll-Free: 1-888-231-8191 Enter access code 6698626.
5N Plus Will Release its Third Quarter Results
Montreal - November 1, 2017 - 5N Plus will release its third quarter results after market hours on November 7, 2017. 5N Plus will host a conference call as well as a webcast on November 8, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time with financial analysts and institutional investors.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-231-8191, or 647-427-7450 in Toronto, or 514-807-9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 2799959.
5N Plus Is Awarded Multi-Year, U.S. Government Contract
Montreal - October 11, 2017 – 5N Plus today announced that its Electronic Materials segment has been awarded a multi-year program by the U.S. Government to supply engineered semiconductor materials essential for space and aeronautical missions. The award was granted following a comprehensive multi-party competitive process with emphasis on total value creation based on products and services rendered. The program is expected to commence in the second half of 2018.
5N Plus Will Release Its Second Quarter Results
Montreal - July 26, 2017 - 5N Plus Inc. will release its second quarter results after market hours on August 1, 2017. 5N Plus will host a conference call as well as a webcast on August 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time with financial analysts and institutional investors.
To join the conference toll free, please dial 1-888-231-8191, or 647-427-7450 in Toronto, or 514-807-9895 in Montreal. The conference access code is 61539101.
To provide more visibility with how 5N21 strategic plan’s execution is progressing, the Company has updated its website with a progress report available on the homepage. This publication provides a view of the company’s strategic plan and a progress measurement against each of the three pillars of the plan.
5N Plus Holds its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Montreal - May 3, 2017 – 5N Plus held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders today in Montreal, Quebec. Over 65,831,474 shares (78.82% of outstanding common shares) were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. As part of the formal proceedings, the Company's shareholders elected the Board of Directors and approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company.
5N Plus Amends its Normal Course Issuer Bid
Montreal - February 21, 2017 – 5N Plus today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has approved an amendment to its normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) implemented on October 11, 2016 (see Company’s news release of October 5, 2016). Under the NCIB, 5N Plus now has the right to purchase for cancellation, from October 11, 2016 to October 10, 2017, a maximum of 2,100,000 (previously 600,000) common shares, representing 4.73% of the 44,416,731 shares forming 5N Plus’ public float as at October 3, 2016.
Paul Tancell joins 5N Plus and is appointed Executive Vice President, Eco-Friendly Materials
Montreal - February 20, 2017 - 5N Plus is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Tancell has been appointed Executive Vice President, Eco-Friendly Materials, effective February 20, 2017.
Mr. Tancell joins 5N Plus with over 20 years of experience across several international regions and industries, including automotive, chemical, minor and precious metals. He has held senior roles in business development, operations and general management in downstream markets related to minor and precious metals. Prior to joining 5N Plus, Mr. Tancell was Global General Manager of the Electro-Optic Materials Business Unit of Umicore, a global materials technology and recycling group headquartered in Belgium.
5N Plus Announces Changes to Its Executive Management Structure
Montreal - February 20, 2017 – 5N Plus today announced changes to its executive management structure. In the recent years, the Company was organized functionally with C-suite leading various activities. The structure has been highly effective in managing costs and implementing best practices.
5N Plus Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 Results Release Date
Montréal - February 15, 2017 - 5N Plus will release its 2016 fourth quarter and fiscal 2016 results after market hours on February 21, 2017. A conference call will be held on February 22, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the results with financial analysts and institutional investors.
5N Plus Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid
Montreal - October 5, 2016 – 5N Plus today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has approved 5N Plus’ normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). Under the NCIB, 5N Plus has the right to purchase for cancellation, from October 11, 2016 to October 10, 2017, a maximum of 600,000 common shares, representing 1.35% of the 44,416,731 shares forming 5N Plus’ public float as at October 3, 2016.
5N Plus Announces Footprint Optimization Initiatives
Montreal - September 29, 2016 – 5N Plus announced today its intention to consolidate the Company’s operations at Wellingborough, U.K. with other sites within the Group. In addition, the Company will consolidate the operations of DeForest-Wisconsin, U.S.A. and Fairfield-Connecticut, U.S.A. during the first half of 2017 into a newly updated and scaled facility, located in the state of Connecticut.
5N Plus Releases 5-Year Strategic Plan
Montreal - September 12, 2016 – 5N Plus today released the highlights of a five year strategic plan (5N21 Plan) aimed at improving its profitability along with reducing its volatility exposure.
5N Plus Held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
Montreal - May 5, 2016 - 5N Plus held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders yesterday in Montreal, Quebec. Over 68,641,807 shares (81.74% of outstanding common shares) were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. As part of the formal proceedings, the Company's shareholders elected the Board of Directors, approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company and approved the Company’s new RSU & PSU Plan.
5N Plus Announces Senior Executive Management Change
Montreal - November 3, 2015 – 5N Plus announces that Mr. Jacques L’Ecuyer has informed the Board of Directors of the Company of his desire to step aside from his current position of President and Chief Executive Officer. As a result, a process has been initiated during the last quarter by the board of directors of the Company to identify a new President and Chief Executive Officer to succeed to Mr. L’Ecuyer whom will remain as President and Chief Executive Officer until the new President and Chief Executive Officer has been appointed by the board of directors.
5N Plus Appoints Bertrand Lessard as Chief Operating Officer
Montreal - April 17, 2014 - 5N Plus is pleased to announce that Mr. Bertrand Lessard has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective April 28, 2014. Mr. Lessard has nearly 30 years of experience in technical, operational and leadership positions. Prior to joining 5N Plus, Mr. Lessard was General Manager of SEC Bloom Lake Iron Mine of Cliffs Natural Resources. He has worked for over 25 years at Xstrata (formerly Noranda and Falconbridge now Glencore Xstrata).
5N Plus Appoints Richard Perron as Chief Financial Officer
Montreal - February 26, 2014 - 5N Plus is pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Perron has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective March 17, 2014. Mr. Perron succeeds David Langlois, who will be leaving 5N Plus to pursue other interests.
5N Plus to Receive First Delivery from Vietnamese Bismuth Mine
Montreal - October 24, 2013 - 5N Plus is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive long-term off-take agreement of bismuth with Masan Resources, one of the largest private sector natural resources companies in Vietnam which is about to commence bismuth production at its world-class Nui Phao polymetallic project in Northern Vietnam.
5N Plus Comments on Stock Trading Activity
Montreal - September 20, 2013 – 5N Plus has been asked by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) to comment on the recent increase in the price of its stock. 5N Plus is not aware of any corporate development or undisclosed material information that would account for this trading activity.
5N Plus to Acquire Manufacturer of Metallic Powders
Montreal - July 9, 2013 - 5N Plus announces that it has signed an exclusive option to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of AM&M Advanced Machine and Materials Inc. (“AM&M”).
5N Plus Held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Montreal - June 28, 2013 – 5N Plus held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders yesterday in Montreal, Quebec. A total of approximately 61,839,726 shares (approximately 74% of outstanding common shares) were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. The Company's shareholders elected the Board of Directors and approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company.
5N Plus Enters Into Complete Settlement With Vendors of MCP Group SA
Montreal - June 18, 2013 – 5N Plus announces that it has entered into a full and final settlement agreement with Florinvest SA, Heresford Ltd., Metals Corp SCRL and S.R.I.W. SA (the "Vendors"), which are all former shareholders of MCP Group SA ("MCP"), in relation with the dispute previously announced by the Corporation on December 21, 2012.
5N Plus Expands Asian Footprint With New Investment in South Korea
Montreal - June 11, 2013 – 5N Plus announces that it will invest in a new gallium chemicals facility to be located in South Korea, one of the fastest growing regions for electronics manufacturing in the world. This initiative is being taken to meet the growing demand for gallium in LED manufacturing in North East Asia.
5N Plus files a claim against former shareholders of MCP Group SA
Montreal - December 21, 2012 – 5N Plus filed today its Answer to the request for arbitration (the “Answer”) filed on November 6, 2012 by Florinvest SA, Heresford Ltd, Metals Corp SCRC and SRIW SA (the “Vendors”) which are all former shareholders of MCP Group SA (“MCP”).
5N Plus Subsidiary Awarded U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials Contract
Montreal - October 9, 2012 – 5N Plus is pleased to announce that its 66.67% owned subsidiary Sylarus Technologies, LLC (“Sylarus”), located in St. George, Utah, has been awarded a US$1.32 million contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to upgrade a portion of the National Defense Stockpile (NDS) high purity germanium metal inventory to unfinished germanium substrates for multifunction photovoltaic solar cells employed in National Security Space (NSS) applications.
5N Plus Reports Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Montreal - August 7, 2012 – 5N Plus today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. Numbers for the comparable period ended May 31, 2011 have been restated to reflect changes resulting from the implementation of IFRS and the adoption of the US dollar as the Company’s functional and reporting currency.
5N Plus Completes $40 Million Equity Financing
Montreal - June 6, 2012 – 5N Plus today completed its previously-announced “bought deal” public offering and concurrent private placement of an aggregate of 12,903,613 units at a price of $3.10 per unit, for total gross proceeds to 5N Plus of $40 million.
5N Plus Announces Public Bought-Deal Offering and Concurrent Private Placement
Montreal - May 16, 2012 – 5N Plus announced today that it has entered into agreements regarding an equity financing of an aggregate of 12,903,613 units at a price of $3.10 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $40 million. 5N Plus intends to use the net proceeds from the financing to reduce its indebtedness under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.
5N Plus Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2012
Montreal - May 14, 2012 – 5N Plus today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2012. Numbers for the comparable period ended February 28, 2011 have been restated to reflect changes resulting from the implementation of IFRS and the adoption of the US dollar as the Company’s functional and reporting currency.
5N Plus Reports for Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011
Montreal - March 12, 2012 – 5N Plus today reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. Due to a change in fiscal year end from May 31 to December 31, 5N Plus’ fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 is comprised of seven months. All dollar amounts in this press release are in U.S. dollars.
5N Plus Wins Prestigious Investor Relations Award
Montreal - February 3, 2012 – 5N Plus announced today that its President and CEO, Jacques L’Ecuyer, took the top prize in IR Magazine Canada’s awards program in the category “Best Investor Relations by a CEO – Small Cap”.
5N Plus Expands Asian Activities
Montreal - November 7, 2011 - 5N Plus announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 40 percent ownership interest in the joint venture company Lao Industrial Resources Co Ltd., that focuses on metal refining. 5N Plus also announced that it will be setting up a gallium chemicals plant in Korea in conjunction with Hong Kong based Golden Harvest, a leading producer of primary gallium.
5N Plus Annouces New $250 Million Credit Facility
Montreal - August, 12, 2011 – 5N Plus announced today the closing of a new $250 million senior secured multi-currency revolving credit facility to replace its existing $50 million two-year senior secured revolving facility with National Bank of Canada.
5N Plus to Become a Global Leader in the Production and Distribution of Specialty Metals
Montreal - February 28, 2011 – 5N Plus announced today that it has entered into a definitive Acquisition Agreement with the shareholders of MCP Group SA (“MCP”) to acquire substantially all of the outstanding shares of MCP (the “Transaction”). Pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, the shares of MCP will be purchased for a cash consideration of €105.8 million (CDN$141.8 million), a promissory note to the vendors of €61.9 million (CDN$82.9 million) and approximately 11.4 million common shares of the Corporation to be issued to the vendors.
5N Plus Awarded $500,000 Funding from the
Montreal - October 20, 2010 – 5N Plus announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, 5N Plus Corp, was awarded $500,000 in funding from the State Energy Program of Wisconsin to support equipment purchases directed at expanding its recycling activities and to create a new jobs in DeForest, WI.
5N Plus and Abound Solar Sign Supply Agreement for CdTe used in solar modules
Montreal - August 20, 2010 – 5N Plus is pleased to announce that it has signed with Abound Solar, Inc a long-term supply agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, 5N Plus will provide to Abound Solar, cadmium telluride to be used in the manufacturing of the company’s next-generation thin-film solar modules.
Firebird Held a Groundbreaking Ceremony
Montréal - March 29, 2010 - A groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 29, 2010 to celebrate the construction of Firebird’s new facility located in Trail, BC. This 40,000 square-foot facility will be dedicated to advanced semiconductor processing, metal purification and recycling activities. The construction of the facility represents an investment of over $10 million and should be completed early next September.
5N Plus Promotes Nicholas Audet to Vice President and Announces End of Partnership with Amerigon
Montreal - March 26, 2010 - 5N Plus announced today that it has promoted Nicholas Audet to Vice President, with operational and commercial responsibility for all of 5N Plus’ activities, excluding those of its subsidiary Firebird Technologies. 5N Plus also announced that it has sold its entire interest in ZT Plus, which had been headed by Mr. Audet, to its partner in this venture BSST LLC, a subsidiary of Amerigon Incorporated.
5N Plus Inc. and Teck Metals Ltd. Enter into Long-Term Supply Agreements
Montreal - March 9, 2010 - 5N Plus is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Firebird Technologies Inc. (“Firebird”) has entered into long-term supply agreements for germanium and indium feedstocks with Teck Metals Ltd. (“Teck”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK), a world-leading producer of base metals and minor metals.
5N Plus and Teck Metals Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Montreal - December 1, 2009 - 5N Plus is pleased to announce to have signed a memorandum of understanding (”MOU“) for the long-term supply of strategic metals with Teck Metals Ltd a wholly owned subsidiary of Teck Resources Ltd. (“Teck”) (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK), a world leading producer of base metals and minor metals
5N Plus listed on Cleantech 10 for a second year
Montreal - October 23, 2009 - 5N Plus is proud to be listed for a second consecutive year on the Corporate Knights Cleantech 10 list featuring Canada’s ten best publicly held companies in the cleantech technology.
5N Plus and Amerigon Establish Partnership
Montreal - August 25, 2009 - 5N Plus and Amerigon Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARGN), a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, today announced that they have established a partnership, to be called “ZT Plus”, to develop and manufacture advanced, more efficient thermoelectric materials designed to enable the use of TE technology in a wide variety of heating and cooling and power generation applications for industrial, consumer, medical, electronics and automotive markets.
5N Plus Extends Supply Agreements with First Solar
Montreal - June 24, 2009 – 5N Plus today announced the extension of its supply agreements with First Solar, Inc. pursuant to which 5N Plus provides cadmium telluride and cadmium sulphide to First Solar from 5N Plus’ facilities in Montreal and Germany. Pursuant to the amendments, the supply agreements are being extended until July 31, 2013, representing one additional year.
5N Plus Annonces Start of Normal Course Issuer Bid
Montréal - December 2, 2008 – 5N Plus announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange has approved 5N Plus’ normal course issuer bid. Under the normal course issuer bid, 5N Plus is entitled to repurchase for cancellation up to 2,275,000 common shares over the twelve-month period starting on December 4, 2008 and ending on December 3, 2009, representing 5% of 5N Plus’ issued and outstanding common shares.
5N Plus Holds Official Opening Ceremony for New German Facility
Montreal - October 17, 2008 – 5N Plus today held an official opening ceremony for its new German facility located in Eisenhüttenstadt, in the state of Brandenburg. The facility, which is owned and operated by 5N PV GmbH, a wholly-owned German subsidiary of 5N Plus, produces cadmium telluride and other products for the photovoltaic market.
5N Plus Extends Supply Agreements with First Solar
Montreal - August 27, 2008 – 5N Plus today announced the extension of its supply agreement with First Solar, Inc. pursuant to which 5N Plus provides cadmium telluride and cadmium sulphide to First Solar from 5N Plus’ Montreal facility. 5N Plus Inc. also announced the extension of its supply agreement with First Solar Inc., relating to the supply of similar product from 5N Plus’ German facility, which agreement is subject to the execution of notarized documents in accordance with German law.
5N Plus New German Facility Now Operational
Montreal - July 29, 2008 – 5N Plus is pleased to announce that its new German facility is now operational. The facility will begin shipments of cadmium telluride and other products as well as recycling activities in accordance with 5N Plus’ contractual obligations, which called for commercial operations to be achieved by July 31, 2008.
5N Plus Completes $46.2M Equity Financing
Montreal - April 29, 2008 – 5N Plus today completed its previously-announced “bought deal” public offering of 4 million common shares at a price of $11.55 per share, for total proceeds of $46.2 million.
5N Plus Issues Additional Shares on Exercise of Over-Allotment Option
Montréal, Québec, December 21, 2007 – 5N Plus announced today that it has issued 1,500,000 additional common shares following the exercise in full of an over-allotment option by the underwriters of 5N Plus’ initial public offering. The 1,500,000 additional shares were issued at the offering price of $3.00 per share, for gross proceeds to 5N Plus of $4.5 million.
5N Plus Completes $62 Million Initial Public Offering
Montréal - December 20, 2007 – 5N Plus today completed its previously-announced initial public offering and secondary offering of 20,671,801 common shares at a price of $3.00 per share, for total proceeds of $62 million. The Company’s common shares commenced trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “VNP”.
5N Plus Files Final Prospectus for $62 Million Initial Public Offering
Montreal - November 16, 2007 – 5N Plus today announced that it has filed a preliminary prospectus in each of the provinces of Canada in connection with an initial public offering of common shares. The offering consists of treasury shares which will be issued by 5N Plus and a secondary offering by II-VI Incorporated of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, a minority shareholder, which is selling approximately 18% of its shares of 5N Plus.
5N Plus Files Preliminary Prospectus for Initial Public Offering
Montreal - November 16, 2007 – 5N Plus today announced that it has filed a preliminary prospectus in each of the provinces of Canada in connection with an initial public offering of common shares. The offering consists of treasury shares which will be issued by 5N Plus and a secondary offering by II-VI Incorporated of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, a minority shareholder, which is selling approximately 18% of its shares of 5N Plus.