Capricorn Sticks With NewMed Merger Despite Mounting Opposition

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Capricorn Energy Plc. is standing firm behind its merger with Israel’s NewMed Energy LP despite investors holding more than a third of its stock coming out against the planned deal and creating a significant hurdle for its approval.

“This transaction delivers our shareholders a substantial capital return, along with an ongoing stake in a differentiated UK-listed company, shaped for the future of the energy industry,” Capricorn said in an emailed statement.