On the 26th of March 2008 Toho was happy for PEM and CBH to merge. They would trade CBH for PEM shares.
"Toho (CBHs largest shareholder (25.5%) and noteholder (25.5%)) has publicly stated that it will support the merger in the absence of a superior proposal"
There is a possibility that Toho would be receptive to a merger now?
and,
Maybe at the right price, they may be a seller to Nyrstar with a side deal relating to supply of Zinc?
CBH Price at posting:
19.0¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held