Whitebark Energy (ASX:WBE) kickstarted the process to compulsorily acquire the remaining King Energy securities it does not already own, according to a Tuesday filing with the Australian bourse.
The oil and gas explorer has a relevant interest in more than 90% of King Energy's securities and at least 75% of the securities that it offered to acquire, the filing stated.
It expects to complete the compulsory acquisition process in May, the filing added.