Shell-BG Group Deal Faces Hurdle From Chinese ‘Black Box’ Regulator

Shell-BG Group Deal Faces Hurdle From Chinese ‘Black Box’ Regulator

May 30th, 2015 

by John Donovan. 

1 comment

By: MICHEAL KAUFMAN: Published: May 29, 2015

Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s (ADR) (NYSE:RDS.A) deal to acquire the UK-based BG Group (OTCMKTS:BRGYY) that is already at a risk of facing numerous obstacles, including volatility in the crude oil prices and a risk of a competitor outbidding Shell’s bid.

Meanwhile, when the deal is already hovering around such sensitive issues, the Financial Times (FT) has reported the latest hurdle that might hinder the course of the deal. This one is considered to be the biggest of all hurdles, the entry of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), termed as ‘black box’ by one of the competition lawyer, to conduct a regulatory scrutiny of the deal.

read more

Share this:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Email
• Print

Like this:

Loading...

Posted in: Australia, Ben van Beurden, BG Group, Bidness Etc, Brazil, China, Gas, LNG,Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Russia, Shell.
Tagged: Australia · Ben van Beurden · BG Group · China · Gas · Royal Dutch Shell Plc ·Russia · Shell

The TRUTH will set you FREE.