• ShaMaran Petroleum shareholders will vote on a merger with Gulf Keystone at a special general meeting expected around December 22, 2026.
• The USD 601 million transaction offers shareholders 0.07533958 newly issued Gulf Keystone shares for each share held.
• Gulf Keystone will survive the merger, with each company's shareholders owning approximately 50% of the combined company.
• The board unanimously recommends voting for the merger, which requires support from at least 66.67% of votes cast.
• Completion is expected in mid-2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, among other conditions.

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