Anglo American has begun arbitration proceedings against Peabody Energy today, following the latter’s August retraction of its nearly $3.8 billion (£2.83 billion) offer for Anglo’s Australian coking coal assets.
The retraction was announced in August, and the arbitration seeks to resolve the dispute over the terms of the proposed acquisition.
The legal dispute introduces uncertainty into Peabody’s capital allocation and may increase legal costs. It also signals a potential setback to the company’s planned expansion in the Australian metallurgical coal market, affecting investor confidence and the company’s ability to pursue other acquisitions.
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