Northern Star shares pop as Australian gold miner rejects $27 billion takeover proposal

Northern Star shares jumped more than 9% after the Australian gold miner rejected a takeover proposal from Gold Fields.

Northern Star shares pop as Australian gold miner rejects $27 billion takeover proposal

TL;DR

  • Northern Star Resources' shares increased by over 9% on Monday.
  • The company rejected a $27 billion takeover proposal from Gold Fields.
  • Northern Star's board unanimously decided the offer undervalued the company.
  • The proposal involved a combination of Gold Fields shares and cash.
  • The miner considered the offer highly opportunistic and subject to conditions.
  • Northern Star informed Gold Fields that it would not engage further on the proposal.