Finance / United Arab Emirates

RAK Racks Up DNO Stake, Fuelling Takeover Rumours

March 2010 | M&A News Alert

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UAE-based company RAK Petroleum raised its stake in Middle East-focused producer DNO International to 20.5% on March 19, in a move seen as a potential precursor to a takeover bid.

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