Chevron, Hess Corporation
FTC clears Chevron-Hess deal, bans John Hess from board
The FTC on Monday alleged that John Hess encouraged OPEC representatives to take action that supports higher oil prices. Hess Corp. and Chevron have agreed that they will not appoint Hess to the board in order to facilitate the completion of the merger.
Hess CEO disqualified from Chevron board in merger, FTC Says
The US antitrust regulator will allow Chevron Corp. to proceed with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp. on the condition Chief Executive Officer John Hess is barred from the supermajor’s board, alleging he improperly communicated with OPEC.
F.T.C. Clears Chevron’s Purchase of Hess With Board Condition
The Federal Trade Commission said the oil giant could acquire the smaller company as long as the chief executive of Hess did not join its board.
Hess CEO’s OPEC Communication Disqualifies Him From Chevron Board, FTC Says
US regulators will allow Chevron Corp. to move forward with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp. but are barring Chief Executive Officer John Hess from joining the supermajor’s board, saying he improperly communicated with OPEC.
US FTC Allows Chevron-Hess Deal, Bars John Hess From Board
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission allowed Chevron's $53 billion purchase of Hess Corp on Monday, in an order that barred Hess CEO John Hess from Chevron's board. The FTC's order leaves Exxon Mobil's challenge to the deal, which is expected to stretch deep into next year, as its final hurdle.
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FTC ruling is the latest stumbling block for Hess and Chevron’s troubled $53 billion merger
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FTC clears Chevron’s $53bn merger with Hess
As a condition of the approval, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stipulated that Hess CEO John B Hess will not join Chevron's board of directors.
Hess CEO barred from Chevron board over FTC price collusion allegations
The FTC cited John Hess' participation in public meetings as well as private communications regarding oil supply with officials at OPEC, including OPEC
FTC Says Hess CEO Encouraged OPEC To Raise Prices, Bans Him From Chevron Board
Oil company scion John Hess allegedly 'communicated publicly and privately with OPEC representatives and oil ministers of OPEC member states.'
Hess Announces HSR Clearance Of Chevron-Hess Merger
NEW YORK, September 30, 2024 -- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) antitrust review of the Chevron-Hess merger has been completed, satisfying one of the closing conditions for the transaction.
FTC Plans to Block Hess CEO from Chevron Board
John Hess would be prevented from Chevron’s board as part of deal for antitrust approval of a Hess-Chevron merger.
FTC Set to Greenlight Chevron's $53 Billion Buy of Oil Rival Hess, Sources Say
The FTC required Exxon to withdraw its offer of a board seat to Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield as a condition ...
FTC Bans Exec From Chevron Board—Exercising Authority It Doesn't Have, GOP Dissenters Say
"For the second time in five months, the majority has used its leverage in the HSR process to extract a consent from merging ...
Analyst Questions 'What Could Hess Be Worth?' As Chevron Advances In Acquisition Efforts
Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES) and Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. On Monday, the Federal ...
Reports: FTC to approve Chevron-Hess megadeal with major condition
The FTC will approve Chevron's acquisition of Hess with one major condition, reports say. But that doesn't mean the deal will close anytime soon.