IN BRIEF: Vivo Energy takeover by Vitol gets UK court green light

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Vivo Energy PLC - London-based fuels and lubricants seller under Shell and Engen brands in 23 African countries - Says a court has sanctioned the takeover of the group by its largest shareholder Vitol Group. The deal will become effective on July 25 after deliverance of the court order to the Registrar of Companies for England & Wales.

Vivo shares will be cancelled on London Stock Exchange on Tuesday and on Johannesburg Stock Exchange next Friday.

On July 8, Vivo declared a special dividend of $0.02 following the acquisition. Vitol had offered $1.85 per share for Vivo, in a deal valued at $2.3 billion. It already held a 36% stake in Vivo.

Current stock price in London: 151.60 pence

12-month change: up 45%

Current stock price in Johannesburg: R 31.00

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