The Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU) share price is in focus after the company confirmed its offer to acquire Predictive Discovery Ltd (ASX: PDI) is no longer being considered a superior proposal. This comes after Predictive accepted a revised bid from Robex Resources, matching Persus’ previous offer.
What did Perseus Mining report?
- The Perseus proposal to acquire Predictive Discovery is no longer deemed a superior offer.
- Predictive’s board determined Robex’s revised agreement matched Perseus’s bid under pre-existing arrangement terms.
- The binding offer made by Perseus on 3 December 2025 is now terminated.
- Announcement approved for release by Managing Director and CEO Craig Jones.
What else do investors need to know?
Predictive Discovery exercised its right to review competing offers, and Robex Resources responded promptly with a matched bid under their agreement with Predictive. As a result, Perseus has withdrawn its acquisition proposal.
The outcome removes the immediate prospect of Perseus expanding its portfolio via this transaction. Investors may wish to monitor further strategic moves from the company in the acquisition space going forward.
What’s next for Perseus Mining?
With the Predictive Discovery deal off the table, Perseus may revisit its growth strategy and capital allocation plans. While this result is a setback for expansion via acquisition, Perseus’s existing projects and operations continue unchanged.
Investors can expect the company to keep evaluating value-adding opportunities that align with its longer-term strategy, as management maintains its focus on operational execution and portfolio strength.
Perseus Mining share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Perseus Mining shares have risen 94%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.
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