Golar LNG Partners shareholders have given the New Fortress Energy buyout the go ahead.
The Tor Olav Troim-backed company said the gas carrier owner's shareholders "voted on and approved" the $5bn shares and cash deal — expected to close in the first half — at a special meeting on Wednesday.
"Pursuant to the merger agreement [New Fortress Energy] has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common units and general partner units of [Golar LNG Partners] for $3.55
