04.08.2014 - Oil and gas mergers escalating among smaller firms
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is escalating among junior oil and gas companies as they attempt to diversify exploration risk and secure cash flows, according to EY’s latest quarterly report on the sector. Barry Fraser, executive director at the accountancy firm’s Aberdeen practice, said: “Deal making is back on the agenda, with funding for development opportunities at the heart of acquisition and farm-out activity.” One example, according to EY, is the proposed acquisition of Mediterranean Oil and Gas by fellow Aim-quoted company Rockhopper Exploration...............................................Full Article: Source
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