Thursday, September 8

Anglo Declines bid Against Macarthur Coal

After studying its finances Anglo American has decided against launching a $4.9 billion bid for Macarthur Coal.

The decision increases the likelihood that Peabody and its partner ArcelorMittal will take control of the company, after the Macarthur board agreed to a sweetened $16 a share bid from the pair last week.
After accepting the bid on Monday Macarthur chairman Keith de Lacy told shareholders it remained possible a better offer would be made.   Read More


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