RE: More lies from slug and why copper estimates are not enough.19 Dec 2025 08:29
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A firm 28p bid from Jiangxi Copper by 26 December under UK Takeover Panel (TP) rules would trigger a formal offer timetable, not end the process. Once announced under Rule 2.7, this starts a Day 0 clock, giving at least 21 days until Day 21, by which time SolGold must publish its defence circular. Shareholders cannot accept the offer before this point.
Crucially, other bidders can still enter at any time until Day 46, which is the latest date a new or revised competing offer can be announced. This gives nearly three more weeks into January for rival bids or value-shifting announcements such as updates on Tandayama, the CIPA, or revised economics — to change the playing field. The process then continues through to Day 60, the final date for offer acceptance conditions to be satisfied, allowing ample runway for SolGold’s board to react, update shareholders, and test market appetite.
In summary 28p firm bid by JCC (or any other party) by 26 December resets the game but it does not close it. Under TP rules, it opens up at least another month of strategic opportunity for SolGold and potential counterbidders.