RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Nickel 28 Confirmation of Largest Ever Ramu Cash Distr. Furthermore, once the remaining $51m construction debt is paid off, NKL's interest in Ramu increases from 8.56% to 11.3%
First, wouldn't it make more sense applying excess cash to paying off the loan?
Second, what is the interest rate on the construction loan? Is there a logic in incurring debt to payoff the loan faster It;s prepayable without penalty), thereby increasing its share of Ramu 32%?
At minimum, mgmt should undertake an analysis for shareholders to indicate the pros and cons of each.