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Sigdo Koppers creates consortium with CHAMP, proposes Bradken-Magotteaux merger

Sigdo Koppers crea consorcio con CHAMP y propone fusión de Bradken y Magotteaux

Intel ID : 226555
Synopsis

Sigdo Koppers (BCS:SK), a Santiago, Chile-based service provider for the mining industry, announced the creation of a consortium with Australia-based private equity firm CHAMP in a filing published by Chilean regulator Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros on 25 June, 2015.

Through this consortium, Sigdo Koppers has proposed the merger of Australia-based Bradken (ASX:BKN) with Belgium-based Magotteaux, a Sigdo Koppers subsidiary.

The consortium will invest USD 54m in convertible preferred shares of Bradken subsidiary, Bradken RPS. The investment will go towards cancelling debt and increasing financial flexibility of the Australian company.

Bradken and the consortium have also agreed to an extendable 60-day exclusivity period to analyze the merger.

Bradken manufactures products for the natural resources, energy, and railway industries. Magotteaux manufactures grinding systems and wear parts.
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Sigdo Koppers (BCS:SK), prestadora de servicios a la industria minera con sede en Santiago de Chile, ha anunciado la creación de un consorcio con la firma de private equity australiana CHAMP en un hecho relevante publicado por la Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros el 25 de junio de 2015.

A través de este consorcio, Sigdo Koppers ha propuesto a la empresa australiana Bradken (ASX:BKN) la fusión con Magotteaux, filial de Sigdo Koppers con sede en Bélgica.

El consorcio invertirá USD 54m en acciones convertibles preferentes de la filial de Bradken, Bradken RPS. La inversión se utilizará para pagar deuda y aumentar la flexibilidad financiera de la empresa australiana.

Bradken y el consorcio también han acordado un período de exclusividad de 60 días prorrogables para analizar la fusión.

Bradken se dedica a la manufactura de productos de consumo para las industrias de recursos naturales, energía y ferroviaria. Magotteaux se dedica a la manufactura de sistemas de molienda y piezas de desgaste.

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Intel ID 226555
Value EUR 48,19m (Approx.)
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