Why is New Hope stock rallying today?
New Hope Corporation's stock surged 4.7% on Monday, reaching A$6.115, following the announcement of its acquisition of privately held coal producer Malabar Resources through a recommended scheme of arrangement. The deal values Malabar at around A$1.8 billion in equity—or A$2.4 billion including net debt—and would grant New Hope full ownership of the Maxwell Mine in New South Wales.
Malabar shareholders would receive 0.500 New Hope shares for each share held, equating to roughly A$2.92 per Malabar share. The merged entity would have a pro forma market capitalization of approximately A$6.3 billion, with current New Hope shareholders retaining about 79% ownership. The acquisition is set to be completed by March 2027, contingent on approval from Malabar shareholders, a court order, and clearance from the Japan Fair Trade Commission.
The market's support was relatively mild, with the broader S&P/ASX 200 index gaining around 0.2% by midday.
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