Proxima Capital Group is considering an offer for JKX Oil & Gas plc (LSE:JKX). Proxima said it "is in the very early stages of considering a potential offer" for JKX. JKX's stock surged by 28.5% to £0.24 per share.

"Proxima Capital Group Inc notes the recent share price movement of JKX Oil and Gas PLC and confirms that it is currently in the very early stages of considering a potential offer for JKX Oil and Gas PLC," said Proxima. JKX has not made a statement regarding the potential deal, Alliance News reported.