article_snippet.sent: It is one of the biggest takeovers ever.
article_snippet.sent: The takeover, which will create a company valued at £200billion, could be the first of many in the oil sector as the falling oil price, means firms are vulnerable to predators.
article_snippet.sent: The bid has been months in the planning.
article_snippet.sent: the deal will have to be approved by a series of regulatory bodies worldwide including the European Commission.
article_snippet.sent: News of the merger led to job fears.
article_snippet.sent: The takeover will create a company valued at £200billion .
article_snippet.sent: The takeover could be the first of many in the oil sector as the oil prices fall .
highlights_snippet.sent: £47billion deal, one of the biggest takeovers, creates £200billion company .