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Lonmin paints bleak picture as it calls on shareholders to back takeover

Mon, 25th Mar 2019 13:23

(Sharecast News) - Lonmin issued a stark warning on Monday, telling investors it does not have the funds needed to sustain the business long-term, and urged them to back a takeover offer from rival miner Sibanye-Stillwater.Updating on trading ahead of the annual general meeting, the platinum specialist said it had returned to profitability in 2018. It also hailed a successful refinancing during the period.But the group, which is dual-listed in London and Johannesburg, warned that the first half of the current year had been weaker, with "poor production and correspondingly high unit costs" offsetting the benefits of improved prices for platinum group metals. The price of platinum has dropped around 45% over the last five years.It said: "We continue to be financially constrained and unable to fund the significant investment required to sustain our business and associated employment in the future."The challenges facing Lonmin and the industry persist. The company is a single asset producer in a single asset geography and remains exposed to inflationary cost pressures as well as volatility in pricing and exchange rates."This, together with our current year performance, continues to underscore the vulnerability of our business the importance of a sustainable long-term solution for the company. This is why your board recommends the all-share offer from Sibanye-Stillwater."South Africa's Sibanye-Stillwater made the £285m all-stock offer for Lonmin in December. Lonmin said the combination of the two businesses would create a "larger, more diversified and resilient company better able to withstand market volatility and business disruptions".However, the deal has been held up because of legal proceedings over industrial action at platinum mines operated by Sibanye-Stillwater.Shares in Lonmin perked up on the update, and were ahead 11% at 1400 GMT at 78.95p.
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Lonmin tumbles as investors run for the exit ahead of rights issue

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London midday: FTSE little changed as investors digest US rate expectations

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9 Nov 2015 10:13

Lonmin launches rights issue at 94% discount as losses widen

(ShareCast News) - Beleaguered platinum miner Lonmin has launched a $407m (£270m) rights issue - a 94% discount to its share price last week - as it struggles to keep afloat amid declining platinum prices and rising costs. Shareholders will be able to subscribe for 46 new shares for each Lonmin shar

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UPDATE 2-Lonmin offers 94 pct discount on crucial rights issue

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BUZZ-Lonmin shares soar after company offers 94 pct discount on right's issue

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9 Nov 2015 07:29

Lonmin prices rights issue at 1 pence a share

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Platinum producer Lonmin on Monday priced its $407 million rights issue at a 94 percent discount as the firm fights for survival in the face of depressed commodity prices. Lonmin said it would sell 27 billion shares at 1.00 pence each to its shareholders, c

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UPDATE 2-Lonmin faces collapse if shareholders reject $400 mln cash call

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