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schrieb am 28.03.10 13:54:02
BHP Billiton Canada Inc. Closes Acquisition of Athabasca Potash
Inc.
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, Mar 23, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX News
Network) -- Athabasca Potash Inc. (TSX:API)
Athabasca Potash Inc. ("API") announced today that BHP Billiton
Canada Inc. ("BHP Billiton") completed its acquisition of all of
the issued and outstanding common shares of API by way of a
statutory plan of arrangement pursuant to section 186.1 of The
Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan). Pursuant to the
arrangement, as set out in the Management Information Circular
dated February 9, 2010, BHP Billiton acquired all of the issued and
outstanding common shares of API for $8.35 cash per common share.
All of the unexercised options outstanding at the time of the
arrangement were cancelled for a cash payment in respect of each
option equal to the amount by which $8.35 exceeded the exercise
price of the option (less applicable withholding tax).
API also announced today that an application to delist API's common
shares has been filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange and the
delisting is expected to be effective within several trading days.
An application has also been filed to allow API to cease to be a
reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Further information on API can be found at www.athabascapotash.ca
schrieb am 04.05.10 22:51:40
Bye-bye Minen: Australien führt Super-Steuer von 40% ein
By Roman | Mai 4, 2010
Die australische Regierung hat bekannt gegeben, eine so genannte
Super-Steuer auf die Gewinne der nationalen Energie- und
Minenkonzerne einzuführen. Diese Steuer werde dazu führen, die
Gewinne von Unternehmen wie BHP Billiton und Rio Tinto um bis zu
einem Fünftel zu beschneiden in den kommenden Jahren. Die
vorgestellten Maßnahmen würden ebenfalls zur Folge haben,
Fusionspläne im Minensektor auf Eis zu legen. Die Aktien der
Minenfirmen stürzten an der Börse ab und mancher Beobachter fragt
sich bereits, ob die Maßnahmen erste Schritte im Hinblick auf eine
staatliche Enteignung der Edelmetallhalter und Aktionäre der
Minenkonzerne darstellen könnten.
BHP Billiton und Rio Tinto Group führten die Kursrückgänge der
Minenaktien im heutigen Handel an der Börse Sydney an auf Basis von
Bedenken zu den Plänen der australischen Regierung, die global
höchste Steuer auf die Gewinne von Energiekonzernen zu erheben, die
die Profite der Unternehmen zukünftig drastisch beschneiden werde.
Die Aktien der beiden Energieriesen BHP und Rio Tinto hatten unter
den größten Kursrückgängen innerhalb der vergangenen drei Monate zu
leiden, nachdem die Regierung von Australien die Einführung der so
genannten Super-Steuer gestern ankündigte. Die 40 Prozent hohe
Steuer auf Gewinne aus dem Abbau von Energieressourcen werde ab dem
Jahr 2012 gelten und in den ersten zwei Jahren nach ihrer
Einführung insgesamt rund AU$12 Milliarden in die Staatskasse
spülen.
BHP Billiton – Quelle: stockcharts.com
BHP – mit 51 Prozent aller Abbauressourcen in Australien –
erklärte, dass die Erhebung der Super-Steuer auf die geschäftlichen
Operationen des Konzerns die Gesamtsteuerhöhe von momentan 43
Prozent auf 57 Prozent im Jahr 2013 klettern lassen werde.
Rio Tinto – Quelle: stockcharts.com
Australien, weltweit größter Eisenerz- und Kohleexporteur, ist nun
die am höchsten besteuerte Minennation der Welt, was zu einer
Reduzierung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der heimischen Unternehmen
führen werde, wie die Citigroup mitteilte. Die Maßnahme könnte die
Gewinne von BHP um 17 Prozent und diejenigen von Rio Tinto um 21
Prozent im Jahr 2013 reduzieren, wie die UBS AG in einem heute
publizierten Report mitgeteilt habe.
Teck Cominco, als kanadischer Konzern global aktiv - Quelle:
stockcharts.com
Anm.: Sind Minenkonzerne in der heutigen Zeit tatsächlich die beste
Anlageform? Ich bin dieser Meinung bereits lange nicht mehr gewesen
– spätestens jedoch seit der Entwicklung im Jahr 2008. Tja, was
wird auf die Edelmetallhalter zukommen in der Zukunft? Wie hat
schon Marc Faber im Interview mit Cheffe gesagt: „Wenn eine
Regierung jemand enteignen will, dann wird sie das bei Minderheiten
der Bevölkerung versuchen. Ein Goldverbot liegt deshalb durchaus im
Bereich des Möglichen.“ Warten wir es ab!
Es bietet sich alternativ an Fressen, Zigaretten, Schnaps, Wodka
und Co. zu bunkern. Solche Produkte sind in jeder schlimmen Zeit
gegen ALLES eingetauscht worden! Die Bauern können ein Lied davon
singen. Und das Gute daran: Man kann sich selbst daran gütlich tun,
wenn es hart auf hart kommt. Gold mag glänzen. Inwieweit das in der
Zukunft Bestand haben wird, werden wir noch sehen…es ist kein
Geheimnis, dass ich der Entwicklung im Edelmetallbereich – obwohl
selbst eine hohe Affinität aufweisend – skeptisch gegenüber stehe.
Die heutige Meldung ist nicht dazu angetan, daran allzu viel zu
ändern – ganz im Gegenteil.
schrieb am 18.08.10 20:45:48
BHP Billiton Announces All-Cash Offer To Acquire PotashCorp
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Highlights
• Fully funded all-cash offer of US$130 per share for
PotashCorp
• Represents a 20 per cent premium to the closing price of
PotashCorp on 11 August 2010
• Consistent with BHP Billiton's strategy of adding Tier 1 assets
and further diversification
• Accelerates BHP Billiton's entry into the fertilizer industry
• Significant benefits to Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and
Canada
BHP Billiton today announced its intention to make an all-cash
offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc, at a price of US$130 in
cash per PotashCorp common share (the "Offer"). The Offer values
the total equity of PotashCorp at approximately US$40 billion on a
fully-diluted basis.
The acquisition will accelerate BHP Billiton's entry into the
fertilizer industry and is consistent with the company's strategy
of becoming a leading global miner of potash. PotashCorp's potash
mining operations are a natural fit with BHP Billiton's greenfield
land holdings in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Compelling Offer to PotashCorp Shareholders
The Offer represents an attractive premium of 20 per cent to the
closing price of PotashCorp's shares on the NYSE on 11 August 2010,
the day prior to BHP Billiton's first approach to PotashCorp. It is
also a premium of 32 per cent and 33 per cent to the volume
weighted average trading prices of PotashCorp's shares on the NYSE
for the 30-trading day and the 60-trading day periods ended on the
same date, respectively. The Offer is fully funded and provides
PotashCorp shareholders with immediate liquidity and certainty of
value regarding the company's growth potential in the face of
volatile equity markets.
On 12 August 2010, BHP Billiton Chief Executive Officer Marius
Kloppers made a proposal to PotashCorp's President and Chief
Executive Officer, Mr William J. Doyle, to combine the two
companies in which PotashCorp shareholders would receive US$130 in
cash per PotashCorp common share. Mr Kloppers was advised by Mr
Doyle that PotashCorp was not for sale and had no interest in
discussing a combination at this time.
Subsequently, on 13 August 2010, BHP Billiton Chairman Jac Nasser
reiterated the proposal in a letter to Mr Dallas J. Howe, the
PotashCorp Board Chair, requesting a response from the PotashCorp
Board by 18 August 2010. On 17 August 2010, Mr Howe advised Mr
Nasser by letter that the Board of Directors of PotashCorp
unanimously rejected BHP Billiton's proposal, and PotashCorp made
BHP Billiton's proposal and PotashCorp's response publicly
available. Notwithstanding PotashCorp's current position, BHP
Billiton would welcome the opportunity to work with PotashCorp to
achieve a successful outcome to this transaction.
Commenting on the Offer, Mr Nasser said "We firmly believe that
PotashCorp shareholders will find the certainty of a cash offer, at
a premium of 32 per cent to the 30-trading day period average, very
attractive and we have therefore decided to make this Offer
directly to those shareholders".
Consistent with BHP Billiton's Strategy
The acquisition of PotashCorp is consistent with BHP Billiton's
strategy of developing, owning and operating a diversified
portfolio of large, low-cost, long-life, expandable,
export-oriented, Tier 1 assets. PotashCorp will provide BHP
Billiton with an immediate leadership platform in the global
fertilizer industry and further diversify BHP Billiton's portfolio
of Tier 1 assets. In addition, the acquisition leverages BHP
Billiton's global capability and experience in building, operating
and expanding mining operations.
Furthermore, BHP Billiton believes that the proposed acquisition
will be earnings per share accretive in the second full fiscal year
following consolidation.
Commenting further on the Offer, Mr Kloppers said "This is an
exciting opportunity to acquire a portfolio of Tier 1 assets. It
accelerates our stated strategy of becoming a leading global potash
producer and further diversifies our portfolio by commodity,
geography and customer."
Benefits to Canada
BHP Billiton is committed to being a strong corporate citizen in
Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Canada and, in that regard, is
prepared to make appropriate undertakings as part of its submission
to Investment Canada. Amongst these is BHP Billiton's intention to
establish a global potash business in Canada and to base the
President and management of the Canadian potash operations in
Saskatchewan.
BHP Billiton plans to maintain current levels of employment at
PotashCorp's Saskatchewan and New Brunswick operations for the
foreseeable future. BHP Billiton also intends to identify and
propose a Canadian nominee to stand for election to the BHP
Billiton Board.
BHP Billiton recognizes the significant and unique capabilities of
PotashCorp's businesses and its employees and is firmly committed
to ensuring that PotashCorp's businesses continue to play leading
roles in the global fertilizer industry. Towards this end, BHP
Billiton intends to continue PotashCorp's planned and previously
announced capital programs. In addition, BHP Billiton will continue
to progress its plans to develop its Jansen greenfield potash
project.
BHP Billiton is committed to strong community relations and intends
to bring PotashCorp's spending commitments on community programs in
line with BHP Billiton's global commitment levels. BHP Billiton's
policy is to spend 1 per cent of Profit Before Tax, on a 3 year
rolling average basis, on community programs.
BHP Billiton has had business interests in Canada for almost 40
years, the most significant of which has been EKATI in the
Northwest Territories - one of the world's premier diamond mines.
BHP Billiton has invested approximately US$5 billion in Canada
since EKATI began production in 1998. In recent years, BHP Billiton
has acquired exploration rights in the Saskatchewan potash
basin.
About the Offer
BHP Billiton plans to formally commence its Offer by way of
newspaper advertisement on 20 August 2010. The Offer will be open
for acceptance until 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on 19 October 2010, unless
the Offer is extended at the sole discretion of BHP Billiton.
The Offer will be subject to certain conditions, including, without
limitation, that the PotashCorp shares tendered under the Offer,
together with any PotashCorp shares owned by BHP Billiton upon
expiry of the Offer, constitute more than 50 per cent of the shares
of PotashCorp then outstanding, on a fully-diluted basis. The Offer
will also be conditional upon the recently-adopted PotashCorp
shareholder rights plan being terminated or determined to be
ineffective, receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, no
material adverse change in PotashCorp and other conditions
customary for transactions of this nature. The Offer is not subject
to any financing condition or BHP Billiton shareholder
approval.
Full details of the Offer will be included in the formal offer and
take-over bid circular to be publicly filed and subsequently mailed
to PotashCorp's shareholders. BHP Billiton is requesting a list of
PotashCorp's shareholders and expects to mail the formal offer and
take-over bid circular to PotashCorp's shareholders as soon as
possible following receipt of the shareholder list.
Transaction Financing
BHP Billiton estimates the total amount of funds required to
consummate the Offer is approximately US$43 billion (including
funds required to repay or refinance certain existing PotashCorp
indebtedness if necessary). BHP Billiton has arranged a new
multi-currency term and revolving facility agreement entered into
for the purpose, among other things, of meeting the funding
requirements of the transaction. The terms of the facility will
include various representations and warranties, affirmative and
negative covenants, and events of default customary for credit
facilities of this type.
The acquisition financing facility will preserve BHP Billiton's
financial flexibility. BHP Billiton remains committed to
maintaining a solid A credit rating and a progressive dividend
policy.
schrieb am 01.09.11 12:48:01
Atemberaubende Nachfragesteigerung
Rio Tinto – Die Welt benötigt jedes Jahr zusätzliche 100 Mio.
Tonnen Eisenerz
Autor: Björn Junker | 01.09.2011, 12:03
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/3303412-atembera…
schrieb am 22.11.11 21:12:32
Tach, bin seit heute dabei.
Die Aktie sieht sehr günstig aus und eine DR von über 3% ist ja
auch nicht ohne. Als Langfristinvestment hoffentlich interessant.
schrieb am 11.01.12 19:55:00
Wertpapierexperten stufen BHP Billiton herunter
Autor: EMFIS | 11.01.2012, 17:07
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/4284997-wertpapier…
StatistikFuchs
schrieb am 11.03.12 11:51:36
BHP Billiton passt gut in eine Peergruppe zur Analyse der
Kali&Salz Aktie (zusammen mit Rio Tinto)
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/4808999-rohstoffa…
Gruß
Statistikfuchs
http://www.statistikfuchs.de
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