'Merger Mania' Arrives in the Oil Industry
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the market react negatively to Chesapeake's acquisition of Wild Horse?
The market expected a different company to be acquired.
Investors prefer stability and dividends over expansion.
The deal was overpriced.
The acquisition was in the Permian Basin.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason for the shift in M&A focus away from the Permian Basin?
There is a lack of available companies in the Permian Basin.
Permian Basin oil trades at a premium to WTI.
Valuations in the Permian Basin are too high.
Permian Basin oil is linked to Brent pricing.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategy are investors encouraging oil companies to focus on?
Merging with larger companies
Focusing on dividends and buybacks
Expanding into new markets
Increasing capital expenditure
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which company is highlighted as a poster child for focusing on dividends and buybacks?
Chesapeake
BP
ConocoPhillips
EQT
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential impact of investor pressure on US oil production?
It will lead to a decrease in production.
It will have no impact on production.
It will increase production significantly.
It may slow down production growth.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What price range does BP consider sustainable for oil in the near future?
$50 to $60
$65 to $75
$60 to $70
$75 to $85
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factor is contributing to market volatility according to BP?
Decreasing trade tensions
Stable interest rates
Increasing oil supply
Strengthening dollar
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