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bp (LSE: BP) – Divestment of most bp Ventures’ interests supports wider simplification strategy
Published by Harry Kilby

bp (LSE: BP) announced that it has agreed to divest bp Ventures’ minority interests in more than 10 portfolio companies to Verdane, subject to regulatory and contractual approvals. The transaction covers most of bp Ventures’ minority holdings across a range of energy-related technologies and supports bp’s strategy of simplifying its portfolio and maintaining disciplined capital allocation.

bp will retain a small number of investments where the underlying technology has the potential to create value for its businesses. The transaction is expected to complete by Q227, with Verdane providing the divested companies with an investor focused on supporting their next phase of development.

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