Fixing the valuation of Havieron29 May 2022 11:51
Start thinking about a more complex deal whereby both sides recognise that the main asset has an evolving and rapidly increasing valuation. As such to pin down a FMV is like trying to nail jelly.. It can't be done, partly because of the "open in all directions" means that the prospects still remain unknown.
That rules out a straight agreed cash offer for the 5%. Instead, both parties are going to have to think out of the box. The first step is to write off the $50m loan, giving GGP a free carry on Hav. The second step is to revise the agreement in such a way that the increasing value of Hav is taken into consideration. In other words, GGP does not get a fixed payout for the 5%, be it $150m, $300m or whatever.
Instead, NCM would release certain payments over say a 2-year timeframe, reflecting the ongong FMV. Such a deal could be tied in with proposed new jv agreements for developing the 2 other main licences in Paterson which are presently 100%-owned.
In such circumstances, cash to GGP wouldn't be a straight fixed sum. It may entail a placing to shore up the coffers. Lets dare to say 10p. Every 100m new shares going out at that price raises £10m. This would explain the horrifying drop which is sending the sp ever nearer single figures.
Just a thought. Because we are into a 6-month delay over this 5%, and the huge contradiction remains. Hav gets bigger as GGP sp gets smaller, which is making no sense and pi55ing us all off.