Buyout bid opportunistic and inadequate, says firm
North Sea explorer Sterling Resources branded an energy and commodity trading group’s £123million takeover bid as “opportunistic and inadequate” yesterday.
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Dragon passes on Bowleven
Middle East energy firm Dragon Oil said yesterday it would not make a takeover offer for Scottish explorer Bowleven.
Bowleven shares race ahead on takeover talk
Middle East energy firm Dragon Oil said today it was mulling a takeover offer for Scottish explorer Bowleven.
Cosalt better off private – says CEO
The chief executive of Cosalt said yesterday he wanted the company to return to private hands, but added he was confident in the future of the firm even if it remained listed.
FTSE struggles to make progress
London's leading shares index struggled to make progress yesterday after weaker-than-expected retail sales in the US overshadowed an upbeat bond auction in debt-laden Italy.
Cosalt investors set to vote
Cosalt shareholders are expected to meet soon to decide the company's future.
Chairman confident of taking Cosalt off exchange
The chairman of Cosalt said last night he was confident the company would return to private ownership after revealing he had control of more than half its shares.
Cosalt chairman doubles value of rescue offer to shareholders
THE chairman of Cosalt has doubled his takeover offer for the firm after gaining control of nearly half the company's shares.