Summary
ORICA ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A$400 MILLION PLACEMENT
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Orica has successfully completed a A$400 million placement to fund the acquisition of Cyanco, a US-based sodium cyanide manufacturer.
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The placement involved issuing approximately 25.3 million new shares at A$15.84 each to eligible institutional investors.
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The acquisition of Cyanco is aimed at creating a leading integrated global sodium cyanide producer for the mining industry.
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Orica plans to offer a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) for eligible retail shareholders in Australia and New Zealand, allowing them to purchase up to A$30,000 of new shares without brokerage or transaction costs.
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The SPP price will be the lower of the placement price or a 2% discount to the 5-day VWAP up to the closing date of the SPP, scheduled for 18 March 2024.
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New shares from the placement are expected to commence trading on the ASX on 27 February 2024, with shares resuming normal trading from 22 February 2024.
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The SPP offer opens on 29 February 2024, with full details to be provided in the SPP Offer Booklet.
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Orica is a leading mining and infrastructure solutions provider with a global workforce of over 12,500, operating for 150 years.
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Orica has set an ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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The announcement includes forward-looking statements based on current market conditions and assumptions, which are subject to risks and uncertainties.
This announcement is a summary of the company approved ASX announcement on 22/2/2024.
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