Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC launches $18.7bn takeover bid for Australia’s Santos

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC launches $18.7bn takeover bid for Australia's Santos Abu Dhabi's ADNOC launches $18.7bn takeover bid for Australia's Santos

SYDNEY — Australian oil and gas company Santos announced Monday that it has received a takeover offer worth $18.7 billion from a consortium led by international energy investment company XRG, a subsidi of Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company ADNOC.

The XRG-led consortium, which includes Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ) and U.S. investment firm Carlyle, has proposed a “final non-binding indicative offer” to acquire 100% of Santos stock for $5.76 per share in cash.