A $70 billion merger deal between Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR) ( NYSE:RDS.A ) and BG Group plc (ADR) ( OTCMKTS: BRGYY ) was finalized earlier during the week. Shell had paid a premium of 50% on BG Group's share price on April 9. Many have commended the efforts of Shell CEO Ben van Beurden for going through with the deal.