• Centerra Gold bought 4,038,647 Azimut Exploration shares in a non-brokered private placement at C$ 0.6 per share.
• Total consideration was C$ 2.42 million.
• Stake rose to 13,973,647 shares from 9,935,000 shares, lifting ownership to 12.67% from 9.84%.
• Amended investor rights agreement allows pro rata participation in future issuances, including top-ups, up to a 15% ownership interest.
• Shares were acquired for investment purposes; additional purchases or sales remain possible based on market conditions and strategic priorities.

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