THE hostile bidder stalking Aberdeen-based Faroe Petroleum has extended its offer after failing to meet the target for acceptances by the first deadline.

DNO received acceptances for its 152p per share cash offer in respect of around 13.1 percent of the issued share capital of Faroe by the first deadline of 1pm on 2 January.

Including its existing holding, that left DNO with acceptances in respect of 43% of Faroe’s issued share capital. It set a target for acceptances of one share more than 57.5 percent of Faroe's issued share capital.

DNO extended the deadline for acceptances by 14 days until 1.00 p.m. London time on 16 January 2019.