Shell issued a definitive denial on Thursday, stating it has not, and is not actively considering, a bid for BP. The company further noted it is now subject to UK regulations that prohibit it from ...

Shell (SHEL.L) has not bid for BP (BP.L) and is not actively considering such a move, it said in a categorical denial on Thursday, adding it was bound by UK rules which mean such a statement bans it ...

The Rumor That Made Sense. When I first saw the headline that there were merger talks about Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) and BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP), I didn't roll my eyes.I paused. Because even though the ...

Shell has formally denied any intention to bid for BP, dismissing recent media speculation about a potential merger between ...

LONDON (Reuters) -Shell has not bid for BP and is not actively considering such a move, it said in a categorical denial on Thursday, adding it was bound by UK rules which mean such a statement ...

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell (SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP (BP), a deal that could be the largest oil merger in a generation, potentially surpassing ExxonMobil ...

Shell-BP merger’s key ingredient is time. Yawen Chen. June 3, 2025 6:20 PM UTC Updated June 4, 2025 ... Assume that Shell can strip out 25% of BP’s $16 billion of such costs in 2024 ...

Shell refuted the takeover rumors, yet the speculation emphasizes what investors are beginning to recognize: BP’s significant discount and strategic shift might be due for reevaluation. With ...

A Shell-BP potential merger would weaken Shell's strong segments by adding BP's higher debt and weaker financials. Click here for the full analysis.

Shell is in early talks to acquire its rival BP, sending BP shares soaring. The landmark deal could combine two energy supermajors, but faces significant regulatory hurdles globally.

BP's stock price jumped as much as 10% after the Wall Street Journal reported that rival Shell is in early talks to acquire the British oil company.. Shares of BP jumped $3.11, or 10%, to $32.94 ...

Shell has formally denied any intention to bid for BP, dismissing recent media speculation about a potential merger between the two UK-based energy giants.