| Citi's metals and mining team has poured cold water on any chance that the big miners may embark on a counter-cyclical merger and acquisition spree, saying deals may be restricted to the mid-tier sector. In a note to clients on Monday morning, Citi said subdued metal prices and weak share prices had left investors wondering whether the sector was set for another M&A cycle.
"We are skeptical," the analysts told clients. "We do not anticipate a return of large-cap M&A – substantial impairments and increased shareholder pressure for returns are preventing current management from acting and are likely to lead to further divestments ('births'), in our view. ..............................................Full Article: Source
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