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An update from Challenger Energy Group ( (GB:CEG) ) is now available.
Challenger Energy Group PLC has agreed to an all-share acquisition by Sintana Energy Inc., which will result in Challenger shareholders receiving 0.4705 New Sintana Shares for each Challenger share they hold. This acquisition, valued at approximately £45 million, represents a significant premium over recent trading prices of Challenger shares. Post-acquisition, Challenger shareholders will own about 25% of the combined entity. The merger aims to create a stronger Atlantic-margin focused oil and gas exploration company with a diversified portfolio and enhanced operational capabilities. The boards of both companies support the acquisition, and key Challenger shareholders have committed to voting in favor of the deal.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CEG) stock is a Buy with a £0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Challenger Energy Group stock, see the GB:CEG Stock Forecast page.
More about Challenger Energy Group
Challenger Energy Group PLC is an AIM-quoted oil and gas exploration company with a focus on offshore Uruguay. It holds interests in two blocks: AREA OFF-1, where it has a 40% working interest with Chevron as the operator, and AREA OFF-3, where it has a 100% working interest and is the operator. Challenger is notable for being the only ‘junior’ company with a significant offshore position in Uruguay and the broader region, and it also holds legacy assets in The Bahamas.
Average Trading Volume: 420,088
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £28.67M
For an in-depth examination of CEG stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.