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BP disappoints as interim boss rules out M&A

Energy major misses forecasts for profits in first results release since the resignation of former chief Bernard Looney
October 31, 2023
  • Key profit measure 18 per cent down on analyst expectations 
  • Buybacks maintained at $1.5bn for the quarter

When does an industry-leading commitment to cut production by the end of the decade become a drag as competitors ramp up M&A and production? Right about now, for BP (BP.)

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