By Robb M. Stewart
STEP Energy's shares jumped after the energy-services company's controlling shareholder moved to buy the outstanding stake.
In morning trading, the shares were 27% higher at C$5.40.
STEP on Thursday said it has received a non-binding offer from ARC Financial to buy all shares not currently owned for C$5.50 apiece. ARC currently owns or has control over a 55% stake in STEP.
STEP's board has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider the offer, and has hired Peters & Co. as its financial adviser.
Write to Robb M. Stewart at robb.stewart@wsj.com
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