FORM 6-K
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December, 2011
Commission File Number 001-31522
Eldorado
Gold Corporation |
Bentall 5 Vancouver, B.C. Canada
V6C 2B5 |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F....[ ]..... Form 40-F...[.X.]...
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [ ] No [ X ]
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 18, 2011 |
ELDORADO GOLD CORPORATION
/s/
Dawn Moss Dawn Moss, Corporate Secretary |
Exhibits
99.1 News Release dated December 18, 2011
NEWS RELEASE | ELD No. 11-20 |
TSX: ELD NYSE: EGO ASX:EAU | December 18, 2011 |
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A value of C$13.08 for each European Goldfields common share based on the December 16, 2011 closing price of Eldorado common shares (C$15.39) on the Toronto Stock Exchange
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A premium of approximately 56.5% to European Goldfields’ 20-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) based on the VWAPs of both companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange for the period ending December 5, 2011, the last trading day before European Goldfields announced it had received preliminary approaches
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Creates the premier high growth, low cost intermediate gold producer with a combined market capitalization of approximately C$11 billion
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Leading growth profile with expected annualized production growth of 30% over the next four years, reaching over 1.5 million ounces of gold production by 2015
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Strongly enhances Eldorado’s project pipeline and globally diversifies European Goldfields’ existing development projects with high quality mines and near-term producing projects
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Ability to finance planned growth opportunities with current balance sheet and strong cash flows from existing production
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Eldorado’s dividend will remain unchanged with enhanced ability for growth as European Goldfields’ development projects are built
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Exceptional re-valuation opportunity driven by compelling valuation, growth potential, transaction rationale and management track record
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Solidifies the company’s position as one of the industry’s leaders in quality and sustainable production growth with an attractive cash cost profile
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Further diversifies production and cash flow across a robust portfolio of new producing mines and development projects
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Increases Eldorado’s presence in the Aegean region, solidifying the company’s position as the dominant operator and developer
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Increases Eldorado’s gold leverage per share
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Maintains superior financial strength with growth profile fully funded internally and no impact to Eldorado’s planned dividend payout strategy
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Immediate and attractive premium
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Expands global operating footprint and balances asset portfolio with the addition of near-term development projects and producing mines, providing immediate exposure to material gold production
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Eldorado brings proven mine construction, operations and exploration expertise
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Provides opportunity to participate in a high quality intermediate gold producer and increases exposure to current strong gold price environment
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Provides opportunity to participate in Eldorado’s strong gold-linked dividend distribution program
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Increases analytical following and liquidity with broader investor base
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Local and international: (416) 340-2216
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North American toll-free: (866) 226-1792
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Local and international: (905) 694-9447
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North American toll-free: (800) 408-3053
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Replay passcode: 2138217
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Contact:
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Nancy Woo, Vice President Investor Relations
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Eldorado Gold Corporation
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Phone: 604.601.6650 or 1.888.353.8166
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1188, 550 Burrard Street
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Fax: 604.687.4026
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Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5
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Email: nancyw@eldoradogold.com
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Web site: www.eldoradogold.com
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Request for information packages: reception@eldoradogold.com
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