VLiTaNbase schreef op 4 september 2023 12:42:
Bod van Albemarle op Australische Liontown:Bod gisteren in contanten met volgende motivering (in Engels):
Pending successful due diligence and negotiation of a binding SID, the proposed acquisition of Liontown would:
- Enhance the scale of Albemarle's industry-leading Energy Storage business and build on Albemarle's world-class resource base;
- Expand Albemarle's strong position in Australia, where the Company has significant expertise, including world-class spodumene resources and lithium conversion facilities at Greenbushes and Wodgina and Kemerton, respectively;
- Increase opportunity to meet rapidly growing lithium demand driven by electric vehicles and other end markets;- Allow Albemarle to maintain a strong balance sheet with expected net leverage of approximately 1.2x
Web link:
www.albemarle.com/news/albemarle-conf...