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Energy Fuels Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire VAC for $1.9 Billion Equity Value

$UUUUPress releaseJun 23, 2026, 6:15 AM ETRead the release

Energy Fuels agreed to acquire VAC for $1.9 billion in equity value, combining upstream rare earth mining with downstream magnet manufacturing to create a fully integrated Western supply chain. The transaction is backed by a $725 million conditional loan from the U.S. Office of Strategic Capital and a $250 million term loan from Goldman Sachs, with closing expected in early 2027.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
$1.9 billion
Share price
16.12
Shares issued
65.853 million
War dept grant
$41 million
Vac ebitda 2025
$29 million
Cash consideration
$718 million
Aus lending package
A$220 million
Osc loan commitment
$725 million
Sumter ebitda 2k tpa
$65 million - $75 million
Sumter ebitda 4k tpa
$130 million - $140 million
Ara ownership percent
19.9%
Preferred share value
$135 million
Sumter ebitda 12k tpa
~$400 million
Vac adjusted net debt
$140 million
Gs term loan commitment
$250 million

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