Consol Energy, Arch Resources strike merger deal to create $5 bln coal mining giant
Deal creates one of the largest US coal companies
Combined company to export bulk of production to Asia
Arch stockholders to own about 45% of combined company
Consol shareholders to own rest
Adds Consol CEO comment in paragraphs 3 and 4, updates shares in paragraph 5
By Sourasis Bose
Aug 21 (Reuters) -Arch Resources ARCH.N will mergewith Consol Energy CEIX.N in an all-stock deal to create a North American coal mining giantvalued at more than $5 billion.
There has been a lack of investment in new coal mines amid tight emission regulations, but the fossil fuel is expected to remain part of the energy mix for years to come, especially in countries such asIndia andChina.
"We anticipate more than 67% of the company's pro forma volume would be exported to fast-growing Asian markets," Consol CEO James Brock said on a call with analysts.
"The company will virtually have no overlap in products and customers," Brock added.
Shares of Consol gained 4.4%, while those of Arch Resources rose 2.3%.
The combined company will have an export capacity of 25 million tons per annum across two shipping terminals.
The deal is expected to generate $110 million to $140 million of annual cost savings by six to 18 months following the close of the transaction, which is expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Consol will issue 1.326 of its common stock for each share of Arch Resources, or about $125.61 on a per-share basis, according to Reuters' calculations, as per the last close.
Arch stockholders will own about 45% of the combined company, with Consol shareholders owning the rest.
The new company will be called Core Natural Resources and will tradeunder a new ticker symbol that has yetto be disclosed.
Deal-making in the sector has gained momentum over the last one year as demand, especially for coking coal, remains strong.
Commodities trader Glencore GLEN.L acquired coal assets of Canada's Teck Resources TECKb.TO earlier this year, while Anglo American AAL.L is seeking buyers for its Australian metallurgical coal mines after rebuffing BHP's BHP.AX $49 billion takeover offer.
Reporting by Sourasis Bose in Bengaluru; editing by Alan Barona and Anil D'Silva
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