** BP shares rise 2.7% ICAG.L to 365.1p
** Shell SHEL.L , Chevron CVX.N , Exxon MobilXOM.N and TotalEnergies TTEF.PA and Adnoc have "run the numbers" for a takeover of BP, reports Financial Times citing industry sources and advisers
**Vitol could be interested in elements of the business, adds report
** Report says BP is consulting people close to the government about whether PM Keir Starmer seek to defend Co against a takeover.
** UK govt might be receptive to a BP deal if it was part of a broader investment plan by the UAE into UK assets, sources tell FT
** In April 2024, Reuters reported that ADNOC had considered buying BP but the deliberations did not progress beyond preliminary discussions, citing people familiar with the matter.
** Last week, Bloomberg news had reported that Shell was working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP.
** BP rated "hold" on avg; median PT is 410p, as per data compiled by LSEG
** As of Thursday's close, stock had fallen almost 10% this year
(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru)
((RaechelThankam.Job@thomsonreuters.com))
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