Credit: Shutterstock photoTalisman Energy Inc. (TLM.TO) edged higher by almost 1% in the afternoon, nearly hitting day high $13.99, after announcing that it has reached an agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation on Mitsubishi's entry into 9 of Talisman's licences in Papua New Guinea's onshore Western Province.
The transaction is via a farmout from Talisman effective January 1, 2012, subject to approvals by government and joint venture partners. The deal is valued at approximately US$280 million and will be paid in the form of a capital carry. Following the farmout, Talisman and MC licensed equity positions will average 40% and 20%, respectively, in these nine licences.
TLM is now priced $13.95 a share. More than 1.6 million TLM shares have already changed hands.
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