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title: "Contango stockholders advised to vote FOR Dolly Varden arrangement after ISS recommendation"
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description: "Contango stockholders are advised to vote FOR the proposed arrangement with Dolly Varden, following recommendations from independent proxy advisors, including ISS. The arrangement involves converting each Dolly Varden share into 0.1652 Contango shares. Contango expects current stockholders to retain approximately 50% ownership post-arrangement. A fairness opinion from Canaccord Genuity confirmed the exchange ratio's fairness. After closing, Contango plans to adopt the name Contango Silver & Gold and will have new leadership and a seven-member board."
datetime: "2026-03-11T10:03:00.000Z"
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# Contango stockholders advised to vote FOR Dolly Varden arrangement after ISS recommendation

**Contango announced independent proxy advisors, including ISS, recommend stockholders vote FOR the proposed arrangement with Dolly Varden.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   ISS and another proxy advisor recommend voting FOR the Arrangement to be considered at the March 17 special meeting.
-   Under the Arrangement, each Dolly Varden share will convert into 0.1652 Contango share (or exchangeable share); no fractional shares.
-   Contango expects pro forma ownership to be ~50% for current Contango stockholders on a fully diluted in‑the‑money basis.
-   Board received a fairness opinion from Canaccord Genuity that the exchange ratio was fair as of Dec 7, 2025.
-   Contango anticipates new leadership and a seven‑member board and plans to adopt the name Contango Silver & Gold after closing.

Original SEC Filing: Contango ORE, Inc. \[ CTGO \] - 8-K - Mar. 10, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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