- Stanmore Resources’ (SMR) subsidiary Dampier Coal signs a share sale agreement with Mitsui to acquire the remaining 20 per cent interest in Stanmore SMC
- SMR plans to fund the US$380 million acquisition (set to be reduced by any dividends paid) through internal sources
- The company says the acquisition of SMC contributed US$753 million in revenue and US$78 million in net profits after tax in two months
- Additionally, Stanmore has posted a record underlying EBITDA of US$726.1 million in the half year to June 30 after a US$10.4 million loss in the prior corresponding period
- Shares in Stanmore are up 9.9 per cent to trade at $2.22 at 11:15 am AEST
Stanmore Resources’ (SMR) subsidiary Dampier Coal has signed a share sale agreement with Mitsui to acquire the remaining 20 per cent interest in Stanmore SMC.
Following the completion of the transaction, Stanmore will own a 100 per cent ownership of SMC, formerly called BHP Mitsui Coal.
The purchase price upon completion is set at US$380 million (A$538 million) which will be reduced by any dividends paid to Mitsui by SMC before completion.
The company confirmed its intention to fund the acquisition through internal sources without the need to issue new debt or launch a capital raising.
Commenting on the acquisition, CEO Marcelo Matos said it will allow Stanmore to consolidate its position as a leading metallurgical coal miner in the Bowen Basin.
“Having 100 per cent control of South Walker Creek and Poitrel, as well as Wards Well and other projects, allows Stanmore to maximise value amongst our assets in the region.”
Completion is expected to occur in Q4 2022.
The company also posted “strong” financial half-yearly results with a record underlying earnings before interests, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) result of US$726.1 million (A$1.02 billion) after a US$10.4 million loss.
The company attributed the EBITDA to an increase in sales volume which coincided with an increase in average realised sales price to US$377 per tonne.
The company said the acquisition of SMC contributed US$753 million in revenue and US$78 million in net profits after tax in two months.
Shares in Stanmore were up 9.9 per cent to trade at $2.22 at 11:15 am AEST.