Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI) made a binding proposal to acquire Chesser Resources Limited (ASX:CHZ) for AUD 83 million on May 8, 2023. The scheme will be implemented at a consideration exchange ratio of 0.0248. The scheme is subject to court approval and Chesser shareholder approval. The transaction is unanimously recommended by Chesser Board. A scheme meeting will be convened in August , 2023, for Chesser shareholders to approve the scheme. As of May 8, 2023, the scheme has been unanimously approved by the board of Fortune. The scheme is expected to be implemented in period between August and Early September. Taylor Collison Limited is acting as corporate advisor and Scott Gibson, David Church and Dan Smailes of Thomson Geer as legal advisor to Chesser. INFOR Financial is acting as corporate advisor, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is acting as Fortuna?s legal counsel and Allens as Australian legal advisor to Fortuna. Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited is acting as Chesser's registrar. As of August 25, 2023, requisite majorities of Chesser shareholders today voted in favour of the proposed scheme of arrangement pursuant to which Fortuna will acquire 100% of the share capital of Chesser. The Scheme remains subject to the Federal Court of Australia approving the Scheme at a hearing currently scheduled on September 6, 2023 and remaining conditions being satisfied or waived prior to the Second Court Hearing. As on September 6, 2023, Federal Court of Australia has approved the scheme of arrangement between Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. and Chesser Resources, and has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. On completion, Chesser Shares will be suspended from trading on the ASX with effect at close of trading on September 7, 2023. Pursuant to the Scheme, Chesser shareholders who hold shares on 14 September 2023 will receive 0.0248 Fortuna common shares per Chesser Share held (Scheme Consideration) other than ineligible foreign shareholders and small shareholders who made a valid election to participate in the sale facility. Grant Thornton Corporate Finance Pty Ltd acted as fairness opinion provider to the Chesser shareholders. The transaction is expected to occur on or about September 21, 2023.

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI) completed the acquisition of Chesser Resources Limited (ASX:CHZ) on September 20, 2023.