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Tullow Oil Faces Potential Takeover by Kosmos Energy 

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December 13, 2024
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London-based Tullow Oil may soon be acquired by its larger U.S.-based competitor Kosmos Energy, as the two companies confirmed they are in early discussions regarding a potential all-share takeover.  

Both firms issued statements addressing the speculation, though they emphasized there is no certainty that an agreement will be reached. Tullow Oil released a formal statement acknowledging the preliminary talks.  

“The Board of Tullow notes the recent media speculation and confirms that it is in preliminary discussions with Kosmos Energy Ltd (“Kosmos”) regarding a possible all-share offer by Kosmos for the Company.”  

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However, the company added that the outcome remains uncertain, with no guarantee that an offer will be made or, if made, on what terms. 

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In compliance with the UK’s Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Kosmos has until 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2025, to announce a firm intention to make an offer or confirm that it does not intend to proceed.  

This deadline may be extended with approval from the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers. Tullow’s consideration of a merger comes as the company grapples with substantial financial difficulties.  

Once a high-flying oil explorer with a valuation peaking at £15 billion in 2012, Tullow’s market capitalization has plummeted to just £379 million as of December 2024, according to data from LSEG.  

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The company’s debt burden remains significant, though efforts are underway to reduce it to $1.4 billion by year-end. 

The company’s financial troubles stem from a series of unsuccessful exploration projects and an overreliance on debt during its years of aggressive expansion.  

While Tullow achieved major oil field discoveries in Ghana and Uganda during the 2000s, subsequent failures curtailed its growth trajectory.  

Furthermore, the global push towards net-zero emissions has pressured the oil sector, forcing Tullow to pivot from exploration to focusing on managing existing assets. 

Adding to its woes, Tullow recently lowered its free cash flow forecast due to underperformance at its flagship Jubilee oil field in Ghana. This development dealt another blow to investor confidence, compounding the company’s challenges. 

Kosmos Energy: A Strategic Fit 

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Kosmos Energy, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operates in several key oil-producing regions, including Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the Gulf of Mexico.  

The company produced an average of 65,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) in the third quarter of this year. 

Analysts see a strong strategic alignment between the two companies. Both are heavily invested in Ghana’s Jubilee and TEN oil fields, making a merger a natural operational fit.  

According to Shore Capital analyst James Hosie, “A transaction would give Kosmos operatorship of both fields and create scope for operational synergies.” 

For Tullow, a merger could provide a pathway to address its debt challenges. The company faces the looming task of refinancing $1.3 billion in secured loan notes maturing in 2026.  

According to Hosie, the key hurdle will be structuring the deal to satisfy both companies’ shareholders and creditors while ensuring a robust post-merger capital structure. 

Kosmos Energy brings significant experience and diversified operations to the table, with production activities in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The company reported production of 65,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) in the third quarter of 2024.  

Welligence Energy Analytics, an industry consultancy, commented on the broader implications of the potential merger. 

“Kosmos Energy is in talks to acquire Tullow Oil in a potential all-share transaction. This will create a leading Atlantic Margin E&P with scale.

“We’ve already seen considerable consolidation take place onshore North America – could this mark the start of a similar trend across the rest of the world?” 

Welligence Energy Analytics

The energy sector has seen a wave of consolidation as companies adapt to the dual pressures of financial constraints and the energy transition. An all-share merger between Kosmos and Tullow would reflect this trend, potentially setting the stage for similar deals in the global market. 

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