Loading ...Silvercorp amends Guyana merger terms with improved offer
Silvercorp Metals (TSX: SVM) and Guyana Goldfields (TSX: GUY) have agreed to amend the terms of their merger arrangement, which would see Silvercorp making a significantly higher offer than the previously announced C$105 million deal.
The parties came to a new agreement following receipt by Guyana Goldfields of an unsolicited all-cash proposal from a third party to acquire the company. Last week, Guyana Goldfields rejected an all-stock offer from Gran Colombia Gold (TSX: GCM) as it was keen on pursuing a merger with Silvercorp.
Under the new terms, Guyana Goldfields shareholders will now receive, for each share held, C$0.25 in cash and 0.1849 of a Silvercorp common share for total consideration of C$1.30 per share. The improved offer would value Guyana Goldfields at approximately C$227 million.