Hmm......very surprised. Nicely timed opportunistic offer with...

Hmm......very surprised. Nicely timed opportunistic offer with gold sentiment in the doldrums. Still plenty of time for a counter offer from another party.

sheep wash......Will only trade on TSX and NYSE

Event Target Date
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1st Court hearing to convene Scheme meeting Late July
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B2Gold circular sent to B2Gold shareholders Early August
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Scheme booklet sent to Papillon shareholders Early August
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B2Gold shareholder meeting Early September
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Papillon Scheme meeting Early September
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2nd Court hearing to approve Papillon Scheme Mid September
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Scheme becomes effective Mid September
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Papillon shareholders receive B2Gold shares Late September
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B2Gold shares become tradeable on the TSX and NYSE-MKT Late September
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