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Gulf Keystone completes oversubscribed retail offer ahead of Oslo dual listing

Story Highlights
  • Gulf Keystone raised NOK 11.3 million in an oversubscribed retail share issue, adding 538,087 new shares and about 700 shareholders.
  • The company secured approval to list on Euronext Growth Oslo, with trading to begin 18 February and plans for cross-border transfers and a future main-market uplist.
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Gulf Keystone completes oversubscribed retail offer ahead of Oslo dual listing

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum ( (GB:GKP) ) has shared an update.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has completed a NOK 11.3 million retail share offering, issuing 538,087 new shares, including underwriting commission, at a 10% discount to recent London trading levels to meet requirements for a dual listing. The oversubscribed placement brought in about 700 new shareholders and increases the company’s issued share capital to 217.5 million shares, with no treasury stock.

The Oslo Stock Exchange has approved Gulf Keystone’s admission to trading on Euronext Growth Oslo, with the new shares and transferred existing shares expected to start trading on 18 February 2026 alongside a parallel London listing. Major shareholders are supporting additional transfers, and the company plans cross-border transfer arrangements between Oslo and London and an eventual move to the OSE’s Main Market, which should broaden its investor base and enhance liquidity.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GKP) stock is a Buy with a £240.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock, see the GB:GKP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:GKP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:GKP is a Neutral.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s overall score reflects strong financial stability and positive corporate developments, tempered by valuation concerns and operational challenges. The company’s ability to sustain cash flow growth and navigate geopolitical risks will be crucial for future performance.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:GKP stock, click here.

More about Gulf Keystone Petroleum

Gulf Keystone Petroleum is a leading independent oil and gas operator and producer focused on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and targets upstream development and production in this hydrocarbon-rich area, positioning itself as a key regional player in Kurdistan’s energy sector.

Average Trading Volume: 567,655

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £418.8M

For an in-depth examination of GKP stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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