Form 4: SSR Mining Director Acquires 1,149 DSUs

SSR Mining Director Kay G. Priestly acquired 1,149 Deferred Share Units, increasing her beneficial ownership to 62,310 DSUs.

Summary

• Kay G. Priestly, a Director of SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM), acquired 1,149 Deferred Share Units (DSUs).
• The transaction occurred on October 1, 2025.
• Following this acquisition, Ms. Priestly beneficially owns a total of 62,310 DSUs.
• Each DSU represents the right to receive the cash value of one Common Share of SSR Mining Inc. at the time of settlement.
• DSUs are earned upon grant and are settled upon the reporting person's retirement from the Issuer's Board of Directors.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Slightly positive as it indicates director alignment with shareholder interests through equity ownership, but it's a routine compensation event rather than a significant strategic development.

Positives

• The acquisition of Deferred Share Units by a director aligns their interests with those of shareholders, as the value of DSUs is tied to the company's common share price.
• Increased beneficial ownership by a director can signal confidence in the company's future performance.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction.

Industry Context

This insider transaction is a routine disclosure of director compensation in the form of equity-linked units, common practice in the mining industry and publicly traded companies to align director incentives with shareholder value. Such grants are typically part of a director's annual compensation package.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Increased alignment of director's interests with shareholder value due to equity-linked compensation.

Next Steps

• Deferred Share Units will be settled upon Kay G. Priestly's retirement from SSR Mining Inc.'s Board of Directors.

Key Dates

Keywords

SSR Mining, SSRM, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Deferred Share Units, Director Compensation, Equity Ownership