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Vantage Drilling Merger with Eldorado Clears Shareholder Vote, Transaction Valued at $257.6M

Shareholders of offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling approved the proposed merger with Neil Hall-led Eldorado Drilling during a special general meeting. Under the terms, Vantage will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Eldorado, with Vantage shareholders receiving $19 per share in cash, representing an equity value of approximately $257.6 million. The transaction is funded by $125 million in equity commitments from Eldorado's principal shareholder. Completion remains subject to certain conditions.