Guess which ASX 200 uranium share is jumping on a takeover boost

Plans to create a world class diverse uranium producer just got a lift.

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Much to the relief of its shareholders, the Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) share price is heading in the right direction at last on Tuesday.

In afternoon trade, the ASX 200 uranium share is up 5% to $8.79.

However, this doesn't change much for investors that bought in during the month of May. The uranium miner's shares remain down 51% since peaking at $17.98 that month.

Why is this ASX 200 uranium share charging higher?

The catalyst for today's move higher has been news that the shareholders of Fission Uranium Corp. (TSX: FCU) have narrowly approved Paladin Energy's takeover offer.

And when I say narrowly, I mean it!

According to the release, a total of 67.9% of votes cast at the shareholder meeting were in favour of the transaction. This is just above the required 66.67% threshold.

It seems that delaying the meeting from its original date bought the company just enough time to get the extra votes it required to get a deal over the line.

Though, that's not necessarily the end of the matter. Completion of the transaction remains subject to certain customary closing conditions. This includes Investment Canada Act clearance and receipt of a final order approving the transaction from the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

The latter is expected to take place on 12 September 2024, whereas Paladin continues to progress the Investment Canada Act clearance process.

It could be worth all the hard work, though. Management believes the combination of the two companies could be a bit of a game changer for shareholders.

Commenting on today's news, the ASX 200 uranium share's CEO, Ian Purdy, said:

We fully expect that the combination of our companies will create significant value for all shareholders. Fission's Patterson Lake South project is a natural fit for Paladin, delivering medium term development potential to augment production from the recently restarted Langer Heinrich Mine.

With producing assets, a quality near term development project and a global portfolio of exploration assets, Paladin is well positioned to continue to deliver value for its shareholders from the structural demand shift for uranium driven by global decarbonisation.

This sentiment was echoed by Fission Uranium's directors, who were very supportive of the transaction. Its CEO, Ross McElroy, previously commented:

The combination of Fission and Paladin will create a world class diverse uranium producer, adding a class leading development project in a Tier 1 jurisdiction with the ability to expand production and cash flow profiles in the near term. With commercial production at Langer Heinrich and further development milestones at PLS, this opportunity will create a diverse pureplay uranium company with current production and a deep pipeline of near and mid-term assets available to investors.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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