Teck Resources Achieves Record Copper Production, Targets To Close Glencore Deal By Q3
Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic
Teck Resources Ltd (NYSE:TECK) exceeded Q4 2023 earnings estimates with record copper production and strong steelmaking coal sales, driven by higher copper prices. The company announced progress on the sale of its coal unit to Glencore PLC (OTCPK: GLCNF) for $9 billion, expected to close by Q3 2024. Teck also declared a dividend and authorized a stock buyback of up to $500 million.
February 23, 2024 | 2:54 pm
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Glencore PLC is expected to close the acquisition of Teck Resources' coal unit for $9 billion by Q3 2024, subject to Canadian government approval.
The acquisition of Teck Resources' coal unit is a significant strategic move for Glencore, likely to positively impact GLCNF's stock price in the short term, assuming regulatory approval progresses smoothly.
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Teck Resources Ltd surpassed Q4 2023 earnings estimates, driven by record copper production and strong coal sales. Announced a dividend and a $500 million stock buyback.
The positive earnings report, record copper production, and shareholder-friendly actions such as dividends and stock buybacks are likely to positively impact TECK's stock price in the short term.
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