Bens Creek Group PLC - London-based metallurgical coal mine owner - Says it is aware its largest shareholder, MBU Capital Ltd, is in discussions to sell a portion of its shareholding at a price of 18 pence per share to an undisclosed international commodity trading business. MBU Capital holds 54% of the company. Bens Creek says the discussions are expected to result in the buyer purchasing a 30% stake of the current issued share capital of the company, and adds it is not party to the transaction. Says it is not aware of any commercial or operational reasons for movement of its share price on Thursday.
Current stock price: 19.75 pence each, up 3.1% on Friday morning in London.
12-month change: down 80%
By Sabrina Penty; Alliance News reporter
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