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Capricorn Energy Shares Climb as DNO Revises Takeover Bid to All-Cash Offer
Shares of Capricorn Energy (LON:CNE) gained 1.6% on Thursday after the company agreed to revised terms for a takeover offer from DNO, shifting the structure of the deal to an all-cash basis.
Revised Offer Details
Under the new agreement, DNO will pay $5.214 in cash for each Capricorn share, according to a report from Investing.com. The total value of the takeover offer is approximately $396 million.
This revised proposal replaces a previous structure that consisted of $4.224 in cash plus a separate $0.99 dividend per share. While the total value per share remains the same, the new terms simplify the transaction into a direct cash payment for shareholders.
AdMarket Impact
Investors responded positively to the announcement, sending Capricorn Energy's London-listed shares up by 1.6% during Thursday's session. The move to a simplified, all-cash offer often provides greater certainty and clarity for shareholders compared to more complex deal structures, which likely contributed to the positive market reaction.
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