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Vantage Drilling merger with Eldorado clears shareholder vote

Shareholders of offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling have given their blessing to the proposed merger with Neil Hall-led Eldorado Drilling. During a special general meeting held last week, the shareholders approved the proposed merger under which Vantage will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Eldorado Drilling. The surviving company’s name will remain Vantage Drilling International
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