99% of Arizona Sonoran Securityholders Back Hudbay Takeover
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Arizona Sonoran Copper Company's securityholders have overwhelmingly approved the previously announced acquisition by Hudbay Minerals Inc., with over 99% of votes cast in favor. This significant vote marks a critical milestone in the statutory plan of arrangement, substantially de-risking the transaction and signaling strong investor confidence in the deal's completion. The acquisition, which will see ASCUF shareholders receive 0.242 Hudbay common shares per ASCUF share, is a material event for the company. While shareholder approval is secured, the arrangement remains subject to final regulatory approvals and a Supreme Court of British Columbia hearing scheduled for May 14, 2026, with anticipated completion in Q2 2026.
At the time of this announcement, ASCUF was trading at $6.19 on OTC in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.3B. The 52-week trading range was $1.36 to $6.70. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.