Finance

RockRose founder in £66m payday from North Sea's first socially distanced buyout

Andrew Austin says proposed acquisition by Viaro Energy, which offers faint glimmer of hope for North Sea industry, was good result for shareholders

In the money: RockRose Energy chairman Andrew Austin is thought to have made around £66 million off the company's recent sale
In the money: RockRose Energy chairman Andrew Austin is thought to have made around £66 million off the company's recent salePhoto: ANDREW AUSTIN
  • Rob Watts
London
Rockrose EnergyViaro EnergyAndrew AustinUnited KingdomNorth Sea
Published 13 July 2020, 05:57Updated 13 July 2020, 08:03