RE: Operations update due soon30 Jan 2024 11:09
Flexmw,
Direct result of the EPL is now forcing UK focused O&G to circumnavigate tax by acquiring other players that have large tax losses, or utilise current allowance, failure to do so will result in more and more distressed sales occurring esp for highly geared outfits with poor hedging. EPL is now starting to bite, result being the accelerated demise of UKCS.
For an out-of-the-box thought, I would be happy for us the sell out totally all NS assets (>£1.5bn) move to 100% focus on overseas. Cash from sale could sit in holding company gaining interest whilst we complete deal/s. Even better still, sell up and distribute cash to SH's, now there's an out-of-the-box thought ( could that be SQZ's aka Mercuria's game-plan ) !!
aimo & dyor