ConocoPhillips' Smart, Strategic Sale

The deal removes a high-cost portion of the company's production at an attractive valuation, while generating proceeds that allow it to accelerate its debt reduction and shareholder return plans.

Allen Good, CFA Mar 30, 2017

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