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NEWMONT Corp /DE/ 8-K Report, Acquisition Completed (Nov 6, 2023)

Filed November 6, 2023For Securities:NEMNEMCL

Summary

Newmont Corporation (NEM) has officially completed its acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited on November 6, 2023, a significant event marking the consolidation of two major gold producers. The transaction was executed through Newmont's indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Newmont Overseas Holdings Pty Ltd, acquiring all of Newcrest's ordinary shares via a court-approved scheme of arrangement. This strategic move is expected to reshape the global gold mining landscape, creating a larger, more diversified entity with expanded operational reach and potential synergies. Investors should note that the full financial statements and pro forma information for the acquired entity, Newcrest, will be filed in an amendment at a later date, within 71 calendar days of this filing. The acquisition involved the issuance of approximately 357.7 million shares of Newmont common stock to Newcrest shareholders, structured as either common stock, CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs), or PETS Depositary Interests (PDIs). Newmont's authorized common stock has also been increased to accommodate this expansion. Concurrently, Newmont is addressing existing debt obligations of Newcrest, including senior guaranteed notes totaling $1.65 billion and revolving credit facilities amounting to $2 billion, which are subject to change-of-control clauses and potential prepayments. The company has also filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation to reflect the increased share authorization.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completion of the acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited by Newmont Corporation on November 6, 2023.
  • 2Newcrest Mining Limited is now an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Newmont Corporation.
  • 3Newmont issued approximately 357.7 million shares of its common stock as consideration for the acquisition.
  • 4Newmont's authorized common stock has been increased from 1.28 billion to 2.55 billion shares.
  • 5Existing Newcrest debt, including $1.65 billion in senior notes and $2 billion in revolving credit facilities, remains in place but is subject to change-of-control provisions and potential lender actions.
  • 6Financial statements and pro forma information for Newcrest will be filed via amendment within 71 days.
  • 7The acquisition is structured to integrate Newcrest's operations, expanding Newmont's global footprint.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the official completion of Newmont Corporation's acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited. It details the implementation date, the structure of the transaction, the issuance of Newmont shares as consideration, and addresses the status of Newcrest's existing debt obligations.

Newmont issued approximately 357,691,627 shares of Newmont common stock in connection with the acquisition of Newcrest.

Newcrest's existing debt, including the 3.250% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2030 ($650.0 million), 4.200% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2050 ($500.0 million), and 5.75% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2041 ($500.0 million), remain outstanding. Additionally, Newcrest's $2 billion in revolving credit facilities are still in place. However, these debt instruments contain change-of-control provisions that allow lenders to potentially demand prepayment or cancel commitments.

The financial statements of the acquired business (Newcrest) and pro forma financial information are not included in this initial 8-K filing. Newmont states that this information will be filed by amendment no later than 71 calendar days after the date this Current Report on Form 8-K was required to be filed.