Shares Plunge As Miner Rejects Bid
Macarthur Coal Ltd., the world’s largest pulverized coal producer, has rejected the latest bid from Peabody Energy Corp.’s saying it is too low. Macarthur’s two biggest shareholders, Citic and ArcelorMittal are also expected to reject the bid.
Peabody reduced its offer from A$16 a share to A$15 a share, citing its due diligence review of Macarthur’s finances and the Australian government’s plan to bring in a ‘super tax’ on mining companies’ profits.
Shares in Macarthur fell over 20 per cent on the news to close at A$11.25 a share.
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