1. Piedmont completes merger with Sayona Mining, creating Elevra Lithium. 2. Elevra Lithium aims to meet growing lithium demand for EVs. 3. Piedmont's stocks will be converted to Sayona shares post-merger. 4. This merger enhances Piedmont's market position and resource supply. 5. CEO emphasizes long-term value and a stronger global footprint.
The merger positions Piedmont favorably in the growing lithium market, which could enhance stock value. Historically, successful mergers within the energy sector have led to stock price increases due to perceived synergy and increased capacities.
The merger fundamentally alters the competitive landscape for Piedmont and enhances its supply capabilities, which is crucial for investors focusing on growth in the electric vehicle market.
As the lithium market continues to grow with the EV transition, the merger's benefits will likely become more apparent over time. For instance, historically, post-merger integrations typically show clear value realization within 1-2 years.
Piedmont Lithium Inc. ("Piedmont," the "Company") (NASDAQ:PLL, ASX: PLL)), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced the successful completion of the merger with Sayona Mining Limited ("Sayona") (NASDAQ:ELVR, ASX: SYA, OTCQB:SYAXF) (the "Merger") following approval by shareholders of both companies and the satisfaction of all closing conditions.
The combined company, named Elevra Lithium, brings together complementary assets and creates one of the largest hard-rock lithium platforms. As a current supplier of critical lithium resources with a globally significant portfolio of development stage projects, Elevra is well positioned to supply the growing demand from global energy transition.
"This is a transformative milestone for our shareholders, employees, and partners," said Keith Phillips, President and Chief Executive Officer of Piedmont Lithium. "The combination with Sayona significantly strengthens our global footprint, enhances scale, and positions us to be a leading supplier of lithium resources to the growing EV and stationary storage supply chains. We are excited to move forward as a combined company with Sayona and to build long-term value for all stakeholders."
In connection with the completion of the Merger, Piedmont's common stock and Chess Depositary Interests ("CDIs") will be delisted from the Nasdaq and the Australian Securities Exchange, respectively. Holders of Piedmont Lithium common stock (NASDAQ:PLL) will receive 0.35133 American Depositary Shares (NASDAQ:ELVR), representing 527 Sayona ordinary shares, for each share of Piedmont common stock held. Holders of Piedmont CDIs (ASX: PLL) will receive 5.27 Sayona ordinary shares (ASX: SYA) for each CDI held. Any fractional shares issuable will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.
Piedmont Common Stock Conversion to American Depositary Shares |
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Number of Piedmont Shares Held Prior to Transaction |
1 |
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Transaction Exchange Ratio Converting Piedmont Shares |
527 |
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Number of Sayona Equivalent Shares Held Post Transaction |
527 |
= 1 x 527 |
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American Depositary Share Issuance Ratio |
1,500 |
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Number of American Depositary Shares Held Post Transaction |
0.35133 |
= 527 / 1,500 |
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Illustrative American Depositary Share Price |
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Sayona Closing Share Price (as of August 29, 2025)1 |
A$0.026 |
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American Depositary Share Issuance Ratio |
1,500 |
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American Depositary Share Price (AUD) |
A$39.00 |
= 0.026 x 1,500 |
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Foreign Exchange Rate Converting AUD to USD1 |
0.6545 |
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Implied American Depositary Share Price (USD) |
$25.53 |
= A$39.00 x 0.6545 |
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Implied Piedmont Share Price (USD) |
$8.97 |
= $25.53 x 0.35133 |
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Piedmont Chess Depositary Interest Conversion to Sayona Ordinary Shares |
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Number of Piedmont CDIs Held Prior to Transaction |
100 |
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Transaction Exchange Ratio Converting Piedmont CDIs |
5.27 |
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Number of American Depositary Shares Held Post Transaction |
527 |
= 100 x 5.27 |
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About Piedmont
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (NASDAQ:PLL, ASX: PLL)) is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America's move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
1 Sayona Closing Share Price and Foreign Exchange Rate Converting AUD to USD sourced from Factset as of August 29, 2025.
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John Koslow
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