Yamana Gold accepts a new takeover offer

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In May 2022, Yamana received an offer from prospective buyer South African-based Gold Field. However, it recently got a higher joint takeover offer from Pan American Silver Corp. (symbol PAAS on Toronto) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (symbol AEM on Toronto). YAMANA GOLD, $6.69, (Toronto symbol YRI; Rating: Speculative) (yamana.com; Shares o/s: 961.0 million; Market cap: $6.4 billion; Yield: 1.8%) is a hold. Under that second, $4.8 billion U.S. joint offer by Pan American and Agnico Eagle, Yamana shareholders would receive $1.04 U.S. in cash, plus 0.1598 of a Pan American share and 0.0376 of an Agnico Eagle share for each Yamana share. Pan American aims to acquire Yamana and then subsequently sell to Agnico Eagle some of Yamana’s assets, including the Canadian Malartic mine (currently owned 50-50 by Yamana and Agnico Eagle). Pan American will keep the other assets, mostly in Latin America. Based on today’s prices for Pan American and Agnico Eagle shares, the offer is valued at $6.92 per Yamana share. Yamana’s shares are…