mergers and acquisitions arco the information opinions contained in this linked pages were first published april 1999 are accurate as at that date subsequent developments including sale of s alaskan certain other assets have not been taken into account highlights transaction summary acquisition share capital shareholders received bp amoco ordinary shares american depositary ads 0 82 per could elect to receive uk gaap results for combined entity be presented using accounting with underlying earnings also stated on a pre deal amortisation basis us denominated group financials dividends approved by both boards effective 2000 overview description exchanged their either representing or if they so elected reporting accounted an under report dollars supplementary provided no change dividend policy will continue sterling holders
