NG 8-K: Acquisition

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001104659-26-125328

NG filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 10, 2026. NOVAGOLD Resources received approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a plan of arrangement in which newly incorporated NovaGold Corporation will acquire all outstanding shares of NOVAGOLD and Paulson's 40% interest in Donlin Gold, giving New NOVAGOLD 100% ownership of Donlin Gold. The stock moved -9.3% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

NOVAGOLD Resources received approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a plan of arrangement in which newly incorporated NovaGold Corporation will acquire all outstanding shares of NOVAGOLD and Paulson's 40% interest in Donlin Gold, giving New NOVAGOLD 100% ownership of Donlin Gold. The transaction is expected to close December 1, 2026, with New NOVAGOLD shares trading on the NYSE under ticker 'NG' and NOVAGOLD shares delisting from NYSE American and TSX.

Key details

Paulson's economic interest in New NOVAGOLD post-transactionpercent 40
Paulson's voting interest cap in New NOVAGOLDpercent 20
Current NOVAGOLD shareholders' ownership of New NOVAGOLDpercent 65
NOVAGOLD's pre-transaction ownership of Donlin Goldpercent 60
Paulson's pre-transaction ownership of Donlin Goldpercent 40
Target/registrantNOVAGOLD Resources Inc.
Acquirer/new parent entityNovaGold Corporation (New NOVAGOLD)
Seller of 40% donlin gold interest; will own ~39.7% economic interest in new novagoldPaulson Advisers LLC
Joint venture being consolidated to 100% ownershipDonlin Gold LLC

How NG stock reacted

Close before

$6.88

Nov 9, 2026

First close after

-9.30%

$6.24

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did NG file with the SEC on Nov 10, 2026?

NG filed a 8-K (Acquisition). NOVAGOLD Resources received approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a plan of arrangement in which newly incorporated NovaGold Corporation will acquire all outstanding shares of NOVAGOLD and Paulson's 40% interest in Donlin Gold, giving New NOVAGOLD 100% ownership of Donlin Gold. The transaction is expected to close December 1, 2026, with New NOVAGOLD shares trading on the NYSE under ticker 'NG' and NOVAGOLD shares delisting from NYSE American and TSX.

What does a acquisition mean for NG stock?

A contract important enough that investors need to know about it — a big customer contract, a loan, a merger agreement or a partnership.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did NG stock react to this filing?

NG closed at $6.88 before the filing and $6.24 on Nov 10, 2026 (-9.30%).

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