Chrysaor to merge with Premier Oil in North Sea mega-deal

Reverse takeover by private equity-backed Chrysaor would create largest independent oil and gas player on London Stock Exchange and pay off Premier's debt

Mega deal: Linda Cook will become chief executive of the combined group — Mega deal: Linda Cook will become chief executive of the combined groupPhoto: STR

Rob Watts

London

Premier Oil Chrysaor Harbour Energy Linda Cook Phil Kirk

Published 6 October 2020, 06:20Updated 6 October 2020, 15:10