RE: GOLD13 May 2024 18:18
AAL - second bid from BHP rejected today.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2024/may/13/uk-economy-output-ultra-long-mortgages-ftse-pound-business-live
"Anglo American has rejected a second takeover approach by Australian rival BHP that values the London-listed mining company at £34bn.
BHP said that Anglo’s board had not engaged with its offer, which came after an initial £31bn offer was also rejected last month. Anglo rejected the second offer on Monday, BHP said.
A takeover of Anglo, a member of the FTSE 100, would create a global player in markets for commodities including copper, potash, iron ore and metallurgical coal used for steelmaking. Copper is in high demand as a crucial raw material in the low-carbon energy transition because it is essential in manufacturing components for renewable energy projects and electric vehicles.
Anglo American had said the initial offer “significantly undervalues” the company, but some shareholders have indicated they would be willing to consider a higher offer.
BHP said it was disappointed by Anglo’s failure to engage…
…but Anglo insisted that the structure of the deal was ‘highly unattractive’, and that it would provide a detailed investor update tomorrow."