Phoenix Gold advises take no action to Evolution bid
Evolution Mining’s competing offer is at a premium to Zijin Mining Group’s offer; Phoenix Gold has advised shareholders to take no action until it has considered the offer.
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Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) formerly Catalpa Resources has two gold assets, a 100% interest in the 100,000 ounce per annum Edna May Gold Operations in Western Australia and a 30% interest in the 100,000 ounce per annum Cracow Gold Operations in Queensland (70% Newcrest Mining).
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Evolution Mining’s competing offer is at a premium to Zijin Mining Group’s offer; Phoenix Gold has advised shareholders to take no action until it has considered the offer.
Evolution Mining’s off-market offer of 0.06 EVN shares at A$0.06 cash for each Phoenix Gold share represents a 20% premium to Zijin Mining Group’s $0.10 cash per share offer. Shares in PXG are currently trading at $0.105.
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Zijin Mining Group has made an off-market takeover offer of $0.10 cash per share, valuing Phoenix Gold at about $47 million. Shares in PXG are currently trading at $0.105. The company has advised shareholders to take no action.
Phoenix Gold has received a takeover offer from Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd after close of business on Friday. The offer values Phoenix at around $47 million.