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      "text": "8 (USD 8.2 bn /24%) x 76%\n9 (i) the implied enterprise value of Elk Valley Resources (“EVR”) and the Transitional Capital Structure owned by Teck shareholders based on the Nippon Steel investment under the proposed standalone separation into Teck Metals and EVR (the “Proposed Teck Separation”), and (ii) the upper end of the valuation ranges of EVR provided by Origin Merchant Partners, in its fairness opinion to the Special Committee of the Teck Board.",
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      "text": "The revised offer announced on April 11th, not only fails to address any of our concerns but in our view makes the whole transaction alarmingly illogical. As part of the revised deal, Glencore’s Board of Directors has effectively offered to buy up to 100% of Elk Valley Resources for USD 8.2 bn in cash, then merge it with Glencore’s thermal coal business - which according to Glencore is worth USD 26bn - and then demerge the combined coal business to Glencore’s shareholders: in other words, according to Glencore’s Board of Director, in order to position Glencore as a leading player in future facing commodities, it is first necessary to deploy up to USD 8.2 bn of shareholder’s capital to make a massive acquisition in steelmaking coal prior to demerge the coal business and have it managed by a newly appointed Board - which has never taken the decision to make such a transformational acquisition - led by an unknown CEO yet to be chosen.",
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