Firm intentionEnergy19 May 2026

Capricorn Energy to acquire Deltic Energy

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Deal facts

Buyer
Capricorn Energy
Target
Deltic Energy
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
19 May 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Energy
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
Not stated
What we know

Capricorn Energy has agreed to acquire Deltic Energy in a transaction within the Energy sector. Both entities are based in the United Kingdom, with the deal announced on 19 May 2026. The specific financial terms and consideration structure were not disclosed to the public, and the final valuation remains unknown.

The transaction has subsequently been abandoned, meaning the acquisition did not proceed to completion. No regulatory approvals were sought or granted as the parties withdrew from the agreement. The deal status is now closed without any change in ownership or operational integration. This outcome leaves both companies operating independently following the failed negotiations. The transaction is subject to no further regulatory approval as it has been terminated.

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  1. Firm intention

    No intention to make an offer for Deltic Energy

    NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO, OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF THAT JURISDICTION   THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FALLING UNDER RULE 2.8 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "CODE")   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   19 May  2026   Capricorn Energy PLC ("Capricorn Energ

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