Court halts Russia’s $23.9-billion potash merger
Feb. 28, 2011 04:37PM PST
Potash InvestingRussian potash miners Uralkali and Silvinit are battling to complete their $23.9-billion merger after a court halted the process following a claim by investor Acron.
Russian potash miners Uralkali and Silvinit are battling to complete their $23.9-billion merger after a court halted the process following a claim by investor Acron.
The news item is quoted as saying:
“[Acron is] again attempting to challenge the share conversion ratios duly approved by the shareholders of both companies and [is] seeking an injunction to block the merger-related procedures,” Uralkali said in a separate statement, also on Monday.
“Uralkali and Silvinit believe that the claim is entirely without merit and intend to contest it vigorously,” it said.