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ST. HELIER, Jersey - The Royal Court of Jersey has sanctioned Harmony Gold’s proposed acquisition of MAC Copper Limited (NYSE:MTAL; ASX:MAC), according to a press release statement issued Thursday. Harmony Gold, with a market capitalization of $3.3 billion and strong financial health according to InvestingPro data, maintains a solid balance sheet with more cash than debt.
The court order approves the acquisition of 100% of MAC Copper’s issued share capital by Harmony Gold (Australia) Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (JSE:HAR, NYSE:HMY), through a Jersey law scheme of arrangement. The company’s stock has shown strong momentum, with a 10% gain over the past six months, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the shares are currently trading above their Fair Value.
MAC Copper plans to lodge the court orders with the Jersey Registrar of Companies on Friday, October 10, at which point the scheme will become legally effective. Trading of MAC CDIs on the Australian Securities Exchange and MAC shares on the New York Stock Exchange will be suspended at the close of trading on October 10.
Following the suspension, MAC shares will be delisted from the NYSE on October 24, with consideration payments to shareholders beginning on October 27 for shares held within DTC and October 31 for shares held outside DTC and for CDI holders. The company will be delisted from the ASX on November 3.
The acquisition represents another consolidation move in the metals mining sector, particularly for companies focused on materials critical to electrification and decarbonization efforts. Harmony Gold’s financial metrics reflect this strategic positioning, with an EBITDA of $408 million in the last twelve months and a healthy current ratio of 1.37, indicating strong operational efficiency.
MAC Copper describes itself as a company focused on operating and acquiring metals and mining businesses in stable jurisdictions that are critical to the global electrification and decarbonization economy.
In other recent news, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is progressing with its acquisition of MAC Copper Limited. MAC Copper has announced that Harmony Gold has received all necessary regulatory approvals for the acquisition, including from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board and the South African Reserve Bank. This acquisition is structured as a Jersey law scheme of arrangement, and a Court Sanction Hearing is scheduled for October 9, 2025, to finalize the arrangement. If the court approves, the transaction will proceed with the suspension of MAC Copper trading on the ASX and NYSE shortly after. The Royal Court of Jersey has also mandated shareholder meetings to approve the acquisition, emphasizing the importance of shareholder consent in this process. Additionally, Harmony Gold’s Australian subsidiary aims to acquire 100% of MAC Copper’s issued share capital. These developments mark significant steps forward in the acquisition process, highlighting the comprehensive regulatory and shareholder engagement required to complete such transactions.
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