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Livent starts Australian campaign for $10.6 billion Arcadium Lithium merger
By Scott Murdoch and Melanie Burton
November 12, 2023
- Deal would create third-biggest lithium producer
- Arcadium aims to expand footprint in Western Australia
- CEO says no clear need to take Australian JV partner
SYDNEY, Nov 12 (Reuters) - U.S lithium major Livent (LTHM.N) will begin meeting Allkem (AKE.AX) Australian investors from Monday ahead of a vote next month to approve a $10.6 billion merger that would form the world's third-largest producer amid weakening demand and prices for lithium.
Livent CEO Paul Graves will take the top job at the newly minted Arcadium Lithium, if Allkem shareholders vote for the deal on Dec. 19. The transaction has been recommended by independent experts in a report compiled by financial advisors Kroll.
Merging the two companies would create the world's third-largest lithium producer by volume with assets spanning Australia, Canada and Argentina. U.S.-based Albemarle Corp (ALB.N) and Chile's SQM (SQMA.SN) are the top two producers.
yes @DannyB0000, interesting times ahead ... they say an all-cash deal ... RIO big enough to withstand/outlast the lithium price crash ...90% profit over 3 days, will buy back in at the next dip. I expect profit taking overnight. Am hoping LTM shares will convert to RIO shares should shareholders approve the merger.
I'm confused about this offer. Will I have the option to receive Rio shares, or am I destined to just wind up with their bottom feeding cash offer? If so, now that the board is recommending acceptance, am I better off just taking the money now and reinvesting in a more growth oriented play?yes @DannyB0000, interesting times ahead ... they say an all-cash deal ... RIO big enough to withstand/outlast the lithium price crash ...
Good fortune with it.
Not holding.
Kind regards
rcw1
I'm confused about this offer. Will I have the option to receive Rio shares, or am I destined to just wind up with their bottom feeding cash offer? If so, now that the board is recommending acceptance, am I better off just taking the money now and reinvesting in a more growth oriented play?
I don't think either Arcadium or Rio have released these details yet, apart from the fact that Rio has paid cash for Arcadium. The merger still has to be approved by their shareholders.I'm confused about this offer. Will I have the option to receive Rio shares, or am I destined to just wind up with their bottom feeding cash offer? If so, now that the board is recommending acceptance, am I better off just taking the money now and reinvesting in a more growth oriented play?
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