This is an article sent out by Hotcopper, and i think its pertinent to us. Ill cancel my sell order on the strength of this.
"Takeover Play? John Hancock Working for Shares in this Tiny Explorer Surrounded by Majors
The takeover climate for small iron ore companies is here. The low iron ore price appears to be triggering the next wave of mergers and acquisitions in this space. BC Iron just announced a takeover of Iron Ore Holdings – valuing Iron Ore Holdings at $256M and potentially sounding the starting gun for significant M&A activity in the sector.
Takeover targets are becoming apparent… and we have recently made an investment in the small end of the WA iron ore space. This company is capped at just $14M, and boasts a member of the famed Hancock dynasty on the Board. It’s his pet project, he is working for shares.
We see two exit strategies:
1. Takeover deal by a much bigger neighbour – they surround this companies ground.
2. This company partners or JVs with a bigger company and moves to production. Introducing our latest investment:"
WDR Price at posting:
14.5¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Held