A revised offer from BHP has revived the potential for a $A9.6B takeover of Australian international copper-gold producer OZ Minerals, with the target company agreeing a four-week exclusive due diligence period.
BHP’s new offer of $28.25 per share is 13% higher than the original offer on Aug 5 that was rejected by OZ, and represents a 49.3% premium to its closing share price at that date.
The proposed scheme of arrangement deal is conditional on due diligence and the unanimous support of the OZ board.
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