The Board of Directors of BVI-incorporated mineral exploration company Talon Metals Corp. has adopted shareholder rights plan effective January 17, 2011. The purpose of the plan is to ensure that all shareholders are treated equally and fairly in the event of a transaction that could lead to a change in control of the BVI company.
The shareholder rights plan also gives the board of directors more time to assess any unsolicited bid that may be made for Talon in the future and to explore and develop alternatives for maximizing shareholder value.
The rights plan must be confirmed by shareholders within six months of its effective date. Talon Metals plans to seek shareholder approval at its annual and special meeting of shareholders expected to be held in June 2011.
According to the announcement of the Board, the rights plan is not intended to and will not prevent a take-over of the company. The purpose of the rights plan is to encourage a potential bidder to make a permitted bid.