IMP MVL NHM
IMPO MVL NHM
MVL / NHM / IMP - Mvela Resources / Northam / Implats - Further Announcement
Regarding The Following Proposed Inter-Conditional Transactions
Mvelaphanda Resources Northam Platinum Limited Impala Platinum
Limited Holdings Limited
(Reg No (Reg No 1977/003282/06) (Reg No
1980/001395/06) (Incorporated in the 1957/001979/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Incorporated in the
Republic of South JSE Share Code : NHM Republic of South
Africa) ISIN Code : ZAE000030912 Africa)
JSE Share Code : MVL ("Northam") JSE Share Code : IMP
ISIN Code : ISIN Code :
ZAE000050266 ZAE000083648
("Mvela Resources") ("Implats"or "the
company")
FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED INTER-CONDITIONAL
TRANSACTIONS:
1) THE UNBUNDLING BY MVELA RESOURCES OF ITS ENTIRE
SHAREHOLDING IN NORTHAM TO ITS SHAREHOLDERS;
2) THE ACQUISITION BY IMPLATS OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED SHARE
CAPITAL OF NORTHAM; AND
3) THE ACQUISITION BY IMPLATS OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED SHARE
CAPITAL OF MVELA RESOURCES, POST THE UNBUNDLING OF
NORTHAM.
1. Introduction
Shareholders of Mvela Resources, Northam and Implats are referred to the
cautionary announcement published by Implats and the joint cautionary
announcement published by Northam and Mvela Resources on 12 September 2008 and
are advised that Implats has submitted letters of interest to the boards of
directors of Mvela Resources (the "Mvela Resources Board") and Northam (the
"Northam Board") proposing to acquire, through a series of inter-conditional
transactions, the entire issued share capital of Mvela Resources and Northam
(collectively "the Proposed Transaction").
Shareholders should note that the letters of interest do not constitute a notice
of a firm intention to make offers as contemplated in terms of the Securities
Regulation Code on Takeovers and Mergers and the Rules of the Securities
Regulation Panel (the "SRP Code"). The making of such an offer and the detailed
terms thereof will be dependent, inter alia, upon the fulfilment of the pre-
conditions set out in paragraph 10 below.
Mvela Resources also received expressions of interest from other parties but
none were as favourable as Implats` proposal. Accordingly, Mvela Resources`
largest shareholders have provided undertakings to vote in favour of the
Proposed Transaction. In terms of Rule 6.3 of the SRP Code, these expressions of
interest also affect Northam.
The consideration for the Proposed Transaction will be settled by a combination
of Implats shares and cash as described in paragraph 3 below. Over the last few
weeks, global equity markets and commodity prices have experienced significant
volatility and price declines. As a result, the value of the consideration has
been similarly volatile. Based on the closing share prices on the JSE Limited
(the "JSE") on 1 October 2008, the Proposed Transaction will result in
attractive premiums of 28% for each Northam share and 26% for each Mvela
Resources share.
The Independent Board Committees of Mvela Resources and Northam have considered
the letters of interest. Subject to independent expert advice, they are
supportive of the strategic rationale, and believe there is merit in progressing
with the Proposed Transaction.
2. The Proposed Transaction mechanism
The Proposed Transaction will be implemented through a series of inter-
conditional steps, the effect of which will be:
- Mvela Resources will unbundle its approximate 62%
shareholding in Northam to Mvela Resources` shareholders
(the "Northam Unbundling");
- a scheme of arrangement in terms of section 311 of the
Companies Act No. 61 of 1973, as amended, ("Scheme")
will be proposed in terms of which Implats will acquire
100% of the issued share capital of Northam (the
"Northam Scheme"); and
- a Scheme will be proposed in terms of which Implats will
acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Mvela
Resources (the "Mvela Resources Scheme").
3. Proposed Transaction consideration
Northam shareholders
Implats is proposing a consideration of 35 Implats shares for every 100 Northam
shares (the "Northam Consideration").
Based on 364.3 million fully diluted Northam shares in issue and an Implats
share price of R165.75, being the closing share price on 1 October 2008, this
represents a value of R21,136 million, or R58.01 per fully diluted Northam
share, representing a premium of 28% to the Northam closing share price on the
same day of R45.25.
Implats is proposing to settle 70% of the Purchase Consideration in new Implats
shares and the 30% balance in cash. Therefore, upon completion, the Northam
shareholders will receive 24.50 Implats shares for every 100 Northam shares held
and the cash equivalent of 10.50 Implats shares. The value of the 10.50 Implats
shares will be determined by the 30-day Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP")
of an Implats share on the day that all the conditions precedent are met and the
Proposed Transaction becomes unconditional (the "Completion Date").
Mvela Resources shareholders
Upon completion of the Northam Unbundling, the Northam shares will have been
distributed to Mvela Resources shareholders and Mvela Resources will retain its
assets and liabilities, other than its interest in Northam (the "Mvela Resources
Other Net Assets").
Based on 235.381 million fully diluted Mvela Resources shares in issue and an
Implats share price of R165.75, being the closing share price on 1 October 2008,
this represents a value of R89 million for Mvela Resources Other Net Assets. The
table below outlines the benefits to be received by a Mvela Resources
shareholder from the Proposed Transaction, expressed as a number of Implats
shares for every 100 Mvela Resources shares held and indicates the value of the
proposal based on Implats` and Mvela Resources` closing share prices on 1
October 2008:
Consideration Share Cash Total Indicative
derived from a portion portion(1 Consideration value per
holding of 100 ) Mvela
Mvela Resources Resources
shares: share
(R)
No of Implats Shares
Northam shares 23.51 10.07 33.58(2) 55.66
(pursuant to the
Northam
Unbundling)
Mvela Resources 0.16 0.07 0.23(3) 0.38
shares (i.e.,
Mvela Resources
Other Net Assets)
(pursuant to the
Mvela Scheme)
Total 23.67 10.14 33.81 56.04(4)
Notes
1) The value of the cash portion will be determined by the 30-day VWAP of an
Implats share on the Completion Date. The indicative values in the above table
are based on the closing price of an Implats share on 1 October 2008.
2) The unbundling ratio of 95.95 Northam shares for every 100 Mvela Resources
shares, multiplied by the Northam Consideration. The unbundling ratio is based
on 225.841 million Northam shares held by Mvela Resources and 235.381 million
(fully diluted) Mvela Resources shares in issue.
3) The value of Mvela Resources Other Net Assets includes the assumption that
the VWAP of Gold Fields Limited ("Gold Fields") shares will be R71.96 per share.
If, on the Completion Date, Gold Field`s VWAP is above or below R71.96, the
value attributable to the 50 million Gold Fields shares held by Mvela Resources,
and therefore to Mvela Resources, will be subject to a pro rata adjustment.
4) Based on the closing share price of Implats on 1 October 2008 of R165.75, the
indicative price per Mvela Resources share would be R56.04, a premium of 26% to
the Mvela Resources closing share price on the same day of R44.39.
4. Transaction rationale
The Proposed Transaction uniquely positions Implats as a leading South African-
listed company with meaningful empowerment credentials and a portfolio of
platinum assets the value of which can be maximised by the combined skills set
and financial resources of the combined entity which will have, inter alia:
- a strong balance sheet and cash flows to manage and
develop a diverse portfolio of assets, and a significant
project pipeline of new growth projects (shallow and
deep level), with associated job creation and social
-economic development;
- meaningful Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment
("BBBEE") ownership;
- a majority of the directors being Historically
Disadvantaged South Africans ("HDSA");
- significant HDSA influence over the day-to-day
operations of the combined entity, including meaningful
representation in management;
- a strong operational management team which is further
enhanced through the integration of Northam`s deep level
mining skills; and
- immediate access to additional current and future
production ounces in South Africa, and in particular
shallow future production through the development of the
Booysendal Farms and Booysendal Extension Farms
("Booysendal").
Implats believes that the Booysendal project has the potential to produce in
excess of 480 000 ounces per annum of PGE`s, with production starting as early
as 2012 and reaching full production by 2020. This production profile can be
sustained for many years as there are significant resources available. Most of
the resource value is contained in the normal facies in the north of the
Booysendal project.
All PGE arisings from Northam`s facilities plus 50% of PGE arisings from
Booysendal will continue to be allocated to Heraeus` independent PGE refinery in
Port Elizabeth in accordance with existing arrangements, supporting development
of the Eastern Cape Industrialized Zone.
5. Transformation imperative
Implats is fully committed to the transformation imperative, and is enthused
about further enhancing the company`s empowerment credentials and transformation
in all respects.
The Proposed Transaction will:
- benefit over 700,000 beneficiaries, and will stand as an
example of true broad-based empowerment; and
- ensure the sustainability of the BBBEE shareholding in
Implats through market and operational diversification.
Implats believes that a substantial and meaningful increase in the BBBEE
ownership credentials of the combined entity is essential. Therefore, subject to
the completion of the Proposed Transaction and the approval by the requisite
majority of Implats` shareholders, Implats will offer 25.1 million new ordinary
shares to the Royal Bafokeng Nation (the "Bafokeng"), who have an existing pre-
emptive right (the "Implats Share Issue"). The Implats Share Issue will be on
market related terms. The Bafokeng have agreed, in principle, to participate in
the Implats Share Issue, subject to market conditions at the time.
Separately, Mvelaphanda Holdings (Pty) Limited ("Mvela Holdings") and Afripalm
Resources (Pty) Limited ("Afripalm") (collectively the "Mvela Resources BBBEE
Shareholders") will engage with the Bafokeng to participate in the Implats Share
Issue pro rata to their equity ownership in the combined entity. After the
Implats Share Issue, ownership of Implats by HDSA`s will be increased from 17%
to over 20%.
In addition, as part of the Proposed Transaction, Implats has agreed that Mvela
Resources should nominate two HDSA directors (one from a slate of potential
independent directors provided by the Implats Nominations Committee, and the
other being Lazarus Zim, as deputy chairman) for appointment to the board of
directors of Implats (the "Implats Board"). Consequently, a significant
majority of Implats` directors will be HDSA`s, demonstrating Implats` commitment
to transformation.
The combined entity will utilise the empowerment credentials of Implats, Mvela
Resources and Northam to optimise its positioning relating to other pillars of
empowerment and in particular employment equity, preferential procurement,
skills development, enterprise development and community and social investment.
6. Share options in Northam and Mvela Resources
Conditional upon the Proposed Transaction being implemented, holders of share
options in Northam and Mvela Resources will be entitled to the acceleration of
their option vesting dates so that they are able to participate in the Northam
Scheme and Mvela Scheme on the same terms as ordinary shareholders of Northam
and Mvela Resources respectively.
7. Specific buyback by Mvela Resources of "A" ordinary shares
Mvela Resources will purchase from Afripalm the 35.0 million "A" ordinary shares
held by Afripalm in the capital of Mvela Resources at their par value of 2 cents
each, equating to a total consideration of R700 000. These are the only Mvela
Resources "A" ordinary shares currently in issue.
8. Afripalm undertaking and subscription right
It is proposed that Afripalm`s contractual undertaking to refer mining
opportunities to Mvela Resources and its right to additional Mvela Resources
shares pursuant to such referrals be cancelled against a compensating payment of
R50 million by Mvela Resources, subject to inter alia JSE rules and SRP
requirements.
9. Illustrative Financial Effects of the Proposed Transaction
The draft unaudited pro forma financial effects set out below are included for
the purpose of illustrating the effect of the Proposed Transaction on Implats``
earnings ("EPS"), headline earnings ("HEPS"), net asset value ("NAV") and net
tangible asset value ("NTAV") per ordinary share for the year ended 30 June
2008. These draft unaudited pro forma financial effects:
- are presented for illustrative purposes only and have not
been reviewed by auditors;
- may, because of their nature, not give a fair reflection
of Implats` financial position, changes in equity, results
of operations or cash flows after the Proposed
Transaction; and
- do not necessarily represent or indicate sustainable
earnings or future financial positions.
Any material changes to the pro forma financial effects will be released on
SENS.
Mvela Resources and Northam expect to publish their financial effects on or
around 30 October 2008. The directors of Mvela Resources and Northam are not
responsible for the unaudited pro forma financial effects below.
Before After (2) %
(1) change
Implats
Basic EPS (cents) 2,910 2,540 (12.7)
Basic HEPS (cents) 2,065 1,805 (12.6)
NAV per share (cents) 7,177 8,389 16.9
NTAV per share (cents) 7,008 7,718 10.1
Notes:
1. The Before column is extracted from Implats` financial statements for the
year ended 30 June 2008
2. The After column is based on the Before column, the financial statements of
Mvela Resources and Northam for the financial years ended 30 June 2008. To
calculate the financial effects, 100% of Northam and 100% of Mvela Resources
have been included, taking into account the relevant adjustments reflected in
the Mvela Resources and Northam circulars to shareholders, both dated 9 May
2008.
The material adjustments to the Income Statement include:
- Removal of the equity accounted earnings of Northam from
the Mvela Resources financial statements
- Accounting for the amortisation of the fair value
adjustment on the property, plant and equipment of
Northam over the life of mine (16 years), and the
related deferred tax
- Payment of the preference dividend relating to the debt
raised by Mvela Resources on the acquisition of
Booysendal (R119.5 million per the Mvela Resources
circular grossed up for 12 months)
- Accounting for finance costs on the debt raised to fund
the cash portion of the acquisition, adjusted for tax
The material adjustments to the Balance Sheet include:
- Reflecting the acquisition by Northam of Booysendal
through the issue of 121 million Northam shares at
R45.40 per share
- Accounting for the fair value adjustment of the Northam
property, plant and equipment, together with the related
deferred tax and goodwill
- Accounting for the purchase consideration by the issue
of Implats shares and an increase in long-term
borrowings to pay the cash portion of the consideration
- Removal of the equity accounted investment in Northam
from the Mvela Resources balance sheet
- Write-down of the value of the Mvela Resources Other
Assets to fair value
- Accounting for the R4 billion acquisition cost of
Booysendal in Mvela Resources through the decrease in
cash and the issue of preference shares
10. Pre-conditions to announcing a firm intention to make an offer
The making of a firm offer will be conditional on, inter alia:
- completion of due diligence by Implats;
- final approval by the Implats Board, the Mvela
Resources Board and the Northam Board; and
- the Department of Minerals and Energy ("DME")
confirmation, as described in paragraph 13 below.
11. Conditions precedent to the Proposed Transaction
If Mvela Resources and Northam proceed with the Proposed Transaction, it will be
subject to, inter alia, the fulfilment or, where appropriate, waiver of the
following conditions precedent:
- the Northam Scheme and Mvela Scheme being approved by
the requisite majority of shareholders at the
respective Scheme meetings;
- the Northam Scheme and Mvela Scheme being sanctioned by
the High Court; and
- the obtaining of all necessary regulatory approvals to
the extent required including, inter alia, the
approvals of the:
- Competition Authorities;
- JSE;
- SRP; and
- DME, confirming that the Proposed Transaction will
not affect Northam or Booysendal`s empowerment
credentials.
12. Undertakings
Afripalm and Mvela Holdings, the two largest shareholders of Mvela Resources,
have provided undertakings to vote in favour of all resolutions required to
approve and implement the Proposed Transaction.
13. DME
In terms of the Relationship Agreement between Anglo Platinum Limited ("APL")
and, inter alia, Mvela Resources and Northam, the Proposed Transaction is
subject to confirmation by the DME that the conversion credits which accrued to
APL pursuant to the transfer of Booysendal to Northam will not be prejudiced by
the Proposed Transaction.
14. Further announcement and cautionary announcements
Further announcements with regard to the Proposed Transaction will be released
on SENS and published in the press as and when appropriate.
Implats shareholders are advised that the Implats cautionary announcement
published on 12 September has been lifted.
Mvela Resources and Northam shareholders are advised to continue to exercise
caution when dealing in their Mvela Resources and Northam shares until the
financial effects of the Proposed Transaction are published which is expected to
be on or about 30 October 2008.
Johannesburg
2 October 2008
Financial advisers to Mvela Resources
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Rothschild
Legal adviser to Mvela Resources
Bowman Gilfillan
Independent expert adviser to Northam
Barnard Jacobs Mellet Corporate Finance (Pty) Limited
Legal adviser to Northam
Brink Cohen Le Roux Inc.
Financial adviser to Implats
Morgan Stanley South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Legal adviser to Implats
Bell Dewar Hall Inc.
Sponsor to Mvela Resources
JPMorgan Equities
Sponsor to Northam
Barnard Jacobs Mellet Corporate Finance (Pty) Ltd
Sponsor to Implats
Deutsche Securities SA (Pty) Ltd
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