阿布扎比国家石油公司187亿美元收购澳洲Santos 股价暴涨15%

Group 1 - The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) led an international consortium to propose a cash acquisition offer of AUD 8.89 per share for Santos, valuing the company at approximately USD 18.7 billion, which represents a nearly 28% premium over Santos' closing price last week [3] - Santos' stock price surged over 15% in a single trading day following the acquisition news, marking the largest single-day increase since April 2020, reflecting investor optimism regarding the merger [3] - The acquisition aligns with ADNOC's international expansion strategy under CEO Sultan Al Jaber, as the company seeks to diversify its business and expand its international footprint [3][4] Group 2 - The Middle Eastern energy giants are increasingly investing in natural gas assets, viewing it as a crucial transitional fuel in the energy shift, particularly in the Asian market where demand for clean energy is rising [4] - Santos has previously engaged in discussions for a potential merger with Woodside Energy, but those talks collapsed last year, highlighting the company's ongoing challenges in the market [4] - The interest from ADNOC and other companies like Saudi Aramco in acquiring Santos indicates the company's attractiveness in the international market despite its recent struggles [4]