Capricorn Energy plc and Tullow Oil plc today confirmed the cancellation of the proposed transaction for an all-share merger. STATEMENTS Capricorn said that on 29 September 2022, Tullow announced it had determined not to increase the value of its offer for Capricorn or to elect to implement its offer by way of a contractual offer. […]
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Tullow Oil appoints Martin Greenslade as senior independent NED
Tullow Oil plc has appointed non-executive director (NED) Martin Greenslade as senior independent NED. He replaces Jeremy Wilson who will retire at the end of November. Mr Greenslade will also be a member of the nominations and remuneration committees. The company has also appointed NED Genevieve Sangudi as a member of the audit committee. Tullow […]
Tullow Oil senior independent NED Jeremy Wilson to retire
Tullow Oil plc senior non-executive director Jeremy Wilson will retire after completing nine years on the board. He has also stepped down from the nominations, remuneration and audit committees. EXPERIENCE Chairman Phuthuma Nhleko said that Mr Wilson had been a source of great counsel for him since becoming chairman. “I also know that my […]
Capricorn keeps open Tullow merger options
Capricorn Energy plc said it was considering alternative transactions while maintaining that its proposed merger with Tullow Oil & Gas plc would create a stronger and more resilient business. PROPOSED MERGER Announcing the company’s half year results, chief executive Simon Thomson said that the proposed enlarged group would have assets in Ghana, Egypt, Gabon and […]
Tullow Oil abandons Beebei-Potaro exploration well after finding water
Tullow Oil plc said it had plugged and abandoned the Beebei-Potaro exploration well after encountering water-bearing oil targets in the Kanuku licence, offshore Guyana. NEXT STEPS “The well encountered good quality reservoir in the primary and secondary targets but both targets were water-bearing. “The Noble Regina Allen rig drilled the Beebei-Potaro well to a total depth of 4,325 metres […]
Tullow-Capricorn to merge
Tullow Oil plc and Capricorn Energy plc have announced plans for a recommended all-share merger to create one of the largest energy companies in Africa. TERMS In a joint statement today, the companies added that Capricorn shareholders would receive 3.8068 new Tullow shares for each Capricorn share held. This would see Capricorn shareholders owning 47% […]