Second Supplementary Bidder's Statement

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Stock CUE Energy Resources Ltd (CUE.ASX)
Release Time 16 Apr 2026, 9:54 a.m.
Price Sensitive Yes
 Horizon Oil Limited's takeover bid for Cue Energy Resources
Key Points
  • Horizon has reached 50.46% ownership of Cue, fulfilling the 50.1% minimum acceptance condition
  • No superior proposal has emerged, and Horizon considers the likelihood of an alternative bidder low
  • Regulatory approvals and other updates provided
Full Summary

Horizon Oil Limited has provided a second supplementary bidder's statement for its off-market takeover bid for all of the ordinary shares in Cue Energy Resources Limited that Horizon did not already own. The key points are:- Horizon's largest shareholder, Echelon Offshore Limited, has now accepted the offer for all of its Cue shares, other than those subject to a pre-bid agreement. This, combined with other acceptances, means Horizon has a relevant interest in 50.46% of Cue shares, fulfilling the 50.1% minimum acceptance condition.- Horizon is not aware of any potential competing or superior proposal, and considers the likelihood of an alternative bidder emerging to be low, given Horizon's current 51.42% voting power in Cue.- Horizon has continued to progress the necessary regulatory approvals in New Zealand and the Northern Territory, and will provide further updates on material developments.- Other updates include the expiry of a letter of intent with the Northern Territory's Power and Water Corporation regarding gas sales from the Mereenie joint venture, and the conclusion of a Takeovers Panel application by Cue.- Horizon encourages Cue shareholders to consider the information provided and accept the offer.