Yesterday, Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASX: ASM) announced that the Federal Court had approved Energy Fuels’ takeover, with ASM shareholders set to receive 0.053 New Energy Fuels CDIs and 13 cents in cash per share. ASM options holders will receive 50 cents per option in cash if the schemes proceed as planned.
What did Australian Strategic Materials report?
- Federal Court of Australia has approved the acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. subsidiary.
- ASM shareholders entitled to 0.053 New Energy Fuels CDIs (or shares) plus A$0.13 cash per ASM share.
- ASM optionholders to receive A$0.50 cash per ASM option.
- Trading in ASM securities to be suspended from close of 19 August 2026.
- Final implementation date set for 28 August 2026.
What else do investors need to know?
ASM will lodge court orders with ASIC on 19 August 2026, at which point the schemes will become effective. Eligible ASM shareholders will default to receiving New Energy Fuels CDIs, unless they elect to receive shares, and must submit election forms by 5.00pm AWST, 19 August 2026.
Ineligible foreign shareholders will not receive New Energy Fuels CDIs or shares directly; instead, they will get a proportionate cash payment after their entitlement is sold by a sale agent. ASM securities will be removed from the ASX following completion, with trading of new securities commencing on ASX, NYSE American, and TSX in late August.
What’s next for Australian Strategic Materials?
The schemes are expected to be implemented on 28 August 2026, with shareholders receiving their consideration soon after. This marks the end of ASM’s journey as an independent ASX-listed company, and investors will transition to holding securities in Energy Fuels.
Normal trading of New Energy Fuels CDIs is set to begin on 31 August 2026, while holding statements will be dispatched from 1 September. The company will announce any further timetable changes as they arise.
Australian Strategic Materials share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Australian Strategic Materials shares have risen 113%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the same period.
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