US court inclined to deny motion to disqualify Elliott bid for Citgo parent

Core Points - A Delaware court is likely to deny Gold Reserve's motion to disqualify Elliott Investment Management's bid for Citgo Petroleum's parent company [1] - The court will hold a final sale hearing next week to auction shares to pay creditors for Venezuela's past expropriations and debt defaults [1] Bid Details - Elliott's affiliate Amber Energy submitted a $5.9 billion bid, which is currently the best offer in the auction [2] - Gold Reserve's affiliate Dalinar Energy made a competing bid of $7.9 billion, but it was not recommended by the court officer overseeing the auction [2] Objections and Legal Proceedings - Gold Reserve and other creditors objected to Amber's bid, citing concerns that a $2.1 billion payment to holders of a defaulted Venezuelan bond would disadvantage some creditors in Delaware [3] - The upcoming four-day hearing will allow creditors, witnesses, and experts to present arguments regarding the bids [4]