Anadarko board faces scrutiny amid USD 38 billion bidding war
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.’s market value has soared 56 percent since a bidding war for the American shale driller kicked off two weeks ago. Yet the company’s directors have managed to step on the toes of almost every player involved.
BY BLOOMBERG NEWS, RACHAEL ADAMS-HEARD & KEVIN CROWLEY
Anadarko reopened talks with Occidental Petroleum Corp. on Monday after the board sided with investors who said the USD 38 billion offer was likely better than the agreed-upon deal with Chevron Corp. Though Occidental’s been making a run at Anadarko for more than a year, Chevron’s pursuit began in earnest just a few months ago. If Anadarko officially deems Occidental’s bid “superior,” Chevron will be forced to sweeten its offer or drop out altogether.
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