Magnolia Oil & Gas Announces Bolt-On Asset Acquisition in Giddings
05 Septiembre 2023 - 3:01PM
Business Wire
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: MGY) (“Magnolia” or
“the Company”) announced today that the Company has entered into a
definitive purchase agreement to acquire certain oil and gas
producing properties including leasehold and mineral interests in
Giddings for $300 million, subject to customary purchase price
adjustments. The cash outlay at closing is estimated to be
approximately $260 million, adjusted for the free cash flow
generated by the assets between the effective date of July 1, 2023,
and the anticipated closing date in the fourth quarter of 2023. The
consideration will be funded with cash on hand, which was $677
million as of June 30, 2023. The seller may also receive up to a
maximum of $40 million in additional contingent cash consideration
through December 2025 based on future commodity prices.
Transaction Highlights:
- Enhances Giddings Asset Quality and Scale – Acquisition
adds approximately 48,000 net acres in Giddings (96% operated, 91%
working interest), enhancing Magnolia’s already significant depth
of development opportunities. Combined with a smaller acquisition
that closed in July 2023, Magnolia’s position in Giddings now
totals over 500,000 net acres, driving further efficiencies of
scale.
- High-Margin Production – Magnolia expects production of
approximately 5,000 Boe/d (greater than 70% oil) at closing.
Similar to the Company’s current Giddings position, the acquired
assets provide high cash operating margins through access to
premium Gulf Coast pricing and low per-unit operating costs.
- Immediately Accretive to Key Financial Metrics –
Magnolia expects immediate accretion to key per share financial
metrics including cash flow, free cash flow and earnings, in
addition to enhancing corporate margins and reinvestment rates. The
acquired assets are attractively valued at 2.9x estimated 2024
EBITDA and are expected to generate a free cash flow yield of more
than 20% during 2024 at current strip prices.
- Supplements Existing High-Return Inventory – Attractive
development locations in both the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk
formations are expected to be seamlessly folded into Magnolia’s
ongoing Giddings development program beginning in 2024, allowing
the asset to sustain its high margin production and free cash flow
generation.
- Attractive Use of Cash with Best-in-Class Balance Sheet
– Expected cash outlay at closing of approximately $260 million to
be funded with abundant cash on hand driving superior financial
returns. This demonstrates Magnolia’s ability to utilize its strong
balance sheet and prudently allocate surplus capital to improve the
overall business and enhance per share value.
Magnolia President and CEO Chris Stavros stated, “We continue to
leverage our accumulated knowledge and advanced understanding of
Giddings by adding bolt-on oil and gas properties to expand our
portfolio of high-quality opportunities and improve the overall
business. Today’s transaction is a natural strategic fit for
Magnolia and meets both the financial and operational
characteristics we look for in a bolt-on acquisition that can be
easily integrated into our Giddings development program. Magnolia’s
acreage in Giddings now totals more than half a million net acres,
with a development area of more than 150,000 net acres. Our
business model is reinforced by capital discipline and provides for
significant free cash flow generation through the cycle. This
acquisition allows us to opportunistically deploy some of our
additional cash into assets that generate high financial returns,
increase our dividend per share payout capacity, and enhance value
for our shareholders.”
About Magnolia Oil & Gas
Magnolia is a publicly traded oil and gas exploration and
production company with operations primarily in South Texas in the
core of the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations. Magnolia
focuses on generating value for shareholders by delivering steady,
moderate annual production growth resulting from its disciplined
and efficient philosophy toward capital spending. The Company
strives to generate high pre-tax margins, and consistent free cash
flow allowing for strong cash returns to our shareholders. For more
information, visit www.magnoliaoilgas.com.
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