Exxaro Moves In On Territory Resources

By Bizclik Editor

 

South African-based Exxaro Resources has outbid Noble Group for the purchase of iron ore miner Territory Resources.

For 46 cents a share, Perth-based Territory Resources’ board recommends that shareholders accept the A$123 million offer—and ends a proposed takeover by 22 per cent shareholder Noble. The Exxaro offer was a 64 per cent premium to its last closing share price.

In a statement released Monday ending a debt-to-equity agreement with Noble, Territory said, “Importantly, Territory has been able to agree binding documents with Exxaro which include financing arrangements that will ensure Territory has the required capital to meet its short term funding needs if the existing Noble facilities are withdrawn or scaled back.”

Exxaro already has a pre-bid acceptance agreement with DCM DECOmetal for its 11.2 per cent holding in Territory. While Territory and Exxaro believe the Offer provides a very attractive opportunity for Territory shareholders, the offer is conditional on a 60 per cent minimum acceptance to avoid Noble having a blocking stake. There is also a $1.55 million break free on the deal.

Exxaro CEO Sipho Nkosi said “Territory’s assets provide an excellent match to Exxaro’s stated objective of gaining operational exposure in iron ore.  Territory represents a reasonably sized opportunity which will allow Exxaro to leverage its bulk commodity and iron ore beneficiation expertise.  At the same time the Offer allows Territory shareholders the opportunity to realise an attractive cash price at a considerable premium to the market value.”

Territory shares rocketed on Monday, closing 58.9 per cent higher at 44 cents.

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