Adnoc-led consortium swoops on Santos in US$18.7 billion takeover offer

Australian company’s board intends to recommend that shareholders accept proposal in the absence of a superior offer

Santos chief executive, Kevin Gallagher.
Santos chief executive, Kevin Gallagher.Photo: ANDREW BEVERIDGE/APPEA
Published 16 June 2025, 00:10Updated 16 June 2025, 07:54
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