NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM): M&A transaction — Newmont completes acquisition of Newcrest to create world's leading gold mining company
NEWMONT Corp /DE/
- Acquisition closed November 6, 2023; Newmont issued 357.7M shares at 0.400 shares per Newcrest share.
- Newmont expects $500M annual pre-tax synergies within 24 months and $2B+ cash improvements from portfolio optimization.
- Combined company now has 10 Tier 1 gold and copper operations, strengthening low-risk jurisdiction portfolio.
- Newcrest's $1.65B in senior notes (3.250%, 4.200%, 5.75% due 2030/2050/2041) assumed; $2B revolver change-of-control provisions active.
- Certificate of incorporation amended to authorize 2.55B common shares (up from 1.28B) to accommodate the acquisition.