Northern Star and Saracen Merger

NST and SAR have announced a board-supported A$16bn merger of equals. Under the deal, SAR shareholders would receive 0.3763 NST shares for every SAR share held.

The deal is subject to SAR shareholder approval, Saracen will be merged into NST and no longer exist. The deal is expected to be completed in February 2021.

Iluka – Demerger Vote

Iluka Resources is under Algo Engine buy conditions.

Iluka shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on the demerger at a meeting on 16 October 2020. 

If the demerger proceeds, eligible shareholders will receive one share in Deterra for every Iluka share held at the demerger record date.  Iluka will retain a minority shareholding interest of 20 percent in Deterra as a long-term investment.

The demerger will result in two independent ASX-listed companies – Iluka Resources Limited, a global leader in the mineral sands industry and Deterra Royalties Limited,  the largest independent royalty company listed on the ASX, with the MAC iron ore royalty as its cornerstone asset.

Bega Cheese

Bega Cheese is under Algo Engine buy conditions since forming a support base at $4.30 back in Jul/Aug. The stock price has since rallied on better FY21 earnings forecasts and the $5.00 level provides another opportunity for investors to accumulate the stock.