This will circumvent any objections by Galt etc that the NA's didn't get an independent expert to review the updated offer.
It is now over 3 months since the initial report was done, on the original bid of 90 cents per share.
I'm sure the independent expert will be well aware the full $1.35 is not coming from the pockets of the Bidder.
It's nearly impossible to see how the independent expert could come up with a valuation any lower than the $1.62 to $1.92 previously provided.
I haven't seen any reports to suggest they should reduce the USD$90-USD105 PCI price assumptions in their model.
The AUD-USD assumptions in the report were $0.77 and higher. The USD-AUD was at $0.81 earlier this year, and has now dropped to $0.74. I saw one currency expert on Sky forecasting a range between $0.68 and $0.72 in the coming months. This will boost the value of the mine.
RRP had $93.7m in the bank as at 28/2 in that report. I'm sure it's not any less now.
I can also understand why they are saying that they are not forging ahead with a CR. It's simple that the offer hasn't ended, so Taurus still hold out hope of gaining control over 90% of the shares. There is no way the Taurus aligned directors will support a CR if they have over 90% control of the shares.
It's also on the public record now GG has stated a CR can be completed within 6 weeks. He will have no option but to endorse one if the offer has ended and they don't have control of 90% of the shares.
He should be well aware he is being watched, and there are a number of shareholders who would likely be willing to lodge further complaints if relisting isn't progressing.
It's also 4 weeks til the bid closes, no issues if the independent report only takes 2 weeks or so.
Let's not forget that they can't progress too far with a CR whilst the takeover bid is still in place. If the Prospectus isn't 99% complete after knowing they needed to do one 18 months ago, then it never will be.
I will be taking the advice of the NA's and TAKE NO ACTION.
RRP Price at posting:
8.5¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held