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Xstrata Nickel acquires LionOre Mining International Ltd.


A $4.6 billion friendly takeover Friendly takeover

Merger when the target firm's management and board of directors is in favor of the takeover. Antithesis of hostile takeover.


friendly takeover 
 bid has been announced by Xstrata Nickel for all of the outstanding shares of LionOre Mining International Ltd.

The irrevocable Unable to cancel or recall; that which is unalterable or irreversible.


IRREVOCABLE. That which cannot be revoked.
     2. A will may at all times be revoked by the same person who made it, he having a disposing mind; but the moment the testator is
 lock up agreement with Xstrata includes all of the deposited LionOre director shares, subject to certain exceptions.

Successful completion of the transaction will strengthen Xstrata's international position as a significant participant in the nickel industry and optimize value through its combination with Xstrata's processing facilities.

The offer will be open for 35 days conditional upon valid acceptance by LionOre shareholders.

"This is an important step in our strategy to grow Xstrata Nickel into a truly global nickel business," CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Ian Pearce Ian Anthony Pearce (born May 7 1974 in Bury St. Edmunds, England) is an English footballer who currently plays at centre half for Fulham Football Club in London, England, on occasion he has played up front but he is not a recognised striker, and his goalscoring record is poor. . "With LionOre we unleash opportunities to create value through additional production, strong synergy The enhanced result of two or more people, groups or organizations working together. In other words, one and one equals three! It comes from the Greek "synergia," which means joint work and cooperative action.  potential, access to new markets and increased opportunities for growth and through optimization of technology.
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Publication:Northern Ontario Business
Date:Apr 1, 2007
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