Barrel Energy signs letter of intent to buy 51% stake in Maine Standard Biofuels for $20 million

• Barrel Energy signed a nonbinding letter of intent on October 14, 2026, to acquire 51% of Maine Standard Biofuels for $20 million.
• Consideration would comprise cash and shares; the target collects used cooking oil and produces biodiesel and bioheat.
• The initial cash payment would equal 50% of the committed principal of a qualifying credit facility tied to a separate exchange-listed-company transaction.
• Closing depends on completing that Nasdaq- or NYSE-listed-company transaction, securing available financing and reaching a definitive agreement.
• The parties aim to meet the exchange-listing condition within six months, with closing within five business days once remaining conditions are satisfied.

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