Shell’s first move in the M&A game pays off

摘要

Making the first move in the merger and acquisition (M&A) market during the low price environment has seen Shell seize significant deepwater and LNG prizes by looking to buy BG for US $70 Bn, says an analyst at Wood Mackenzie. “First mover advantage secures Shell industry leading positions in deepwater oil and LNG,” said Tom Ellacott, vice president of corporate analysis for Wood Mackenzie.