What's Going On With Euronav and Frontline Stocks Thursday?
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Belgian oil tanker and storage operator Euronav NV (EURN) confirmed that Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) offered to acquire Frontline Plc's (FRO) 26.12% stake in Euronav for $18.43 per share. This news led to a rally in Euronav and Frontline shares. The agreement would resolve a legal dispute initiated by Euronav against Frontline over a cancelled $4.2 billion merger. The proposed transaction would also involve Frontline acquiring 24 VLCC tankers from the Euronav fleet for $2.35 billion.
October 05, 2023 | 5:42 pm
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Euronav's shares rallied after the announcement of CMB's offer to acquire Frontline's stake in the company. The deal would also resolve a legal dispute and involve Frontline acquiring 24 VLCC tankers from Euronav.
The news of the potential acquisition of Frontline's stake in Euronav by CMB has led to a rally in Euronav's shares. This is likely due to the resolution of a legal dispute and the potential for Frontline to acquire tankers from Euronav, which could boost Euronav's financial position.
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Frontline's shares also rallied after the announcement of CMB's offer to acquire its stake in Euronav. The deal would resolve a legal dispute and involve Frontline acquiring 24 VLCC tankers from Euronav.
The news of the potential acquisition of Frontline's stake in Euronav by CMB has led to a rally in Frontline's shares. This is likely due to the resolution of a legal dispute and the potential for Frontline to acquire tankers from Euronav, which could boost Frontline's fleet and financial position.
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RELEVANCE 100