Kaskela Law LLC Announces Shareholder Investigation of Whiting Petroleum Corporation - WLL

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Kaskela Law LLC is investigating potential legal claims for Whiting Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: WLL) shareholders following the announcement of a merger with Oasis Petroleum Inc. on March 7, 2022. Under the proposed agreement, Whiting shareholders would receive 0.5774 shares of Oasis common stock and $6.25 in cash for every share of Whiting stock held. The investigation aims to determine if there were any violations of securities laws or breaches of fiduciary duties by Whiting and its representatives, and whether all conflicts of interest were disclosed to shareholders.

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• Merger agreement with Oasis Petroleum could enhance shareholder value through stock and cash compensation.

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• Shareholder investigation raises concerns about potential violations of securities laws and fiduciary duties.
• Uncertainty surrounding the disclosure of conflicts of interest could affect shareholder trust.

PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Investor protection law firm Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating potential legal claims on behalf of Whiting Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: WLL) ("Whiting") shareholders.

On March 7, 2022, Whiting announced that it had entered into an agreement to combine with Oasis Petroleum Inc. ("Oasis").  According to the announcement, Whiting shareholders are expected to receive 0.5774 shares of Oasis common stock and $6.25 in cash for each share of Whiting common stock currently owned.

The investigation seeks to determine whether Whiting and/or the company's representatives violated the securities laws or breached their fiduciary duties to investors in connection with the proposed transaction, and whether Whiting has properly disclosed all potential conflicts of interest to its shareholders.

Whiting shareholders who wish to protect their investment are encouraged to contact Kaskela Law LLC (D. Seamus Kaskela, Esq. or Adrienne Bell, Esq.) at (484) 229 – 0750, or by email (abell@kaskelalaw.com) or online at https://kaskelalaw.com/cases/whiting-petroleum-corp/ , for additional information about this investigation and their legal rights and options. 

Kaskela Law LLC exclusively represents investors in securities fraud, corporate governance, and merger & acquisition litigation.  For additional information about the firm please visit www.kaskelalaw.com.  This notice may constitute attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions.

CONTACT:

D. Seamus Kaskela, Esq.
Adrienne Bell, Esq.
KASKELA LAW LLC
18 Campus Blvd., Suite 100
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 229 – 0750
(888) 715 – 1740
www.kaskelalaw.com

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FAQ

What is the current status of the Whiting Petroleum merger with Oasis Petroleum?

Whiting Petroleum announced a merger with Oasis Petroleum on March 7, 2022, with an investigation into potential legal claims ongoing.

How much will Whiting shareholders receive in the merger with Oasis?

Whiting shareholders are expected to receive 0.5774 shares of Oasis common stock and $6.25 in cash for each share they own.

What are the legal claims being investigated for Whiting Petroleum shareholders?

Kaskela Law LLC is investigating whether Whiting violated securities laws or breached fiduciary duties related to the proposed merger.

Who is handling the investigation for Whiting Petroleum shareholders?

Kaskela Law LLC, a law firm specializing in securities fraud and corporate governance, is conducting the investigation.

How can Whiting Petroleum shareholders get involved in the investigation?

Interested shareholders are encouraged to contact Kaskela Law LLC for more information on their rights and options.