Firm intentionEnergy22 July 2026

Samos Energy ltd to acquire Capricorn Energy PLC

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Deal facts

Buyer
Samos Energy ltd
Target
Capricorn Energy PLC
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
22 July 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Energy
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
cash
What we know

Samos Energy Ltd has agreed to acquire Capricorn Energy PLC, a UK-based energy company, in a strategic acquisition announced on 22 July 2026. The transaction involves a cash consideration structure, as indicated by the reported consideration type. This deal represents a significant move within the energy sector, bringing together the acquiring firm and the target business under a single ownership structure. The announcement marks the initial phase of the potential transaction, with the last recorded status being a possible offer. No specific financial value for the deal has been reported in the available data, nor has a completion date been confirmed. The target operates from Great Britain, while the buyer’s country of origin is not specified in the current records.

The parties have not yet disclosed detailed financial terms or the exact valuation of the acquisition. As the deal remains in the possible offer stage, further developments are expected as negotiations progress. Regulatory approvals and other customary conditions will likely need to be satisfied before the transaction can be finalised. Stakeholders are awaiting official confirmation of the deal’s progression and any subsequent updates regarding the timeline for completion. The focus remains on the strategic alignment between Samos Energy Ltd and Capricorn Energy PLC within the broader energy landscape.

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    Statement regarding possible offer for Capricorn

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   22 July 2026   Capricorn Energy PLC ("Capricorn" or "the Company")   Statement regarding possible offer for Capricorn   The Board of Capricorn notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it has received a proposal from Samos Energy ltd ("Samos") regarding a possible cash offer for the Company (the "Proposal"). The Proposal is at an offer pri

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