Eni Seeks To Buy Private Equity-Backed Neptune Energy For Around $6B: Report

  • Eni SpA E is reportedly in preliminary talks to buy private-equity-backed gas and oil producer Neptune Energy for around $5 billion -$6 billion.
  • Neptune produces around 130,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed), primarily gas. 
  • Neptune is owned by China Investment Corporation (CIC), the Carlyle Group Inc CG, and CVC Capital Partners.
  • Also Read: Russian Gas Firm Gazprom Resumes Gas Deliveries To Italy Via Austria.
  • It has guided its 2022 post-tax operating cash flow to reach $2.5 billion-$3 billion and expects production to grow to 165,000 boed next year.
  • Reuters reported talks had taken place in recent weeks, citing a banking source, but that the outcome was "far from guaranteed" as valuations differed.
  • Neptune was working on being "IPO ready," but current conditions in financial markets made it challenging, CEO Pete Jones said in August.
  • Price Action: E shares are down 0.46% at $29.44 on the last check Wednesday.
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