Wheeling and dealing for elephants

When, in August 2001, Lundin Oil was sold to Canada’s Talisman Energy for $400m, it was generally agreed it was a good deal for the Lundin shareholders. It was also agreed it was probably one of the best deals done by the legendary deal-maker, and founder of the company, Adolf Lundin, in his drive to find a genuine elephant oilfield. The company’s chairman, Ian Lundin, talks to Derek Bamber