M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
HSR clearance for CrownRock deal; Ecopetrol may buy 30% stake for ~$3.6B
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/
- HSR waiting period for CrownRock acquisition expired; closing expected August 2024.
- Ecopetrol in talks to acquire 30% interest in CrownRock assets for ~$3.6B, subject to definitive agreement.
- If no agreement by August 2024, Ecopetrol can opt for indirect 49% interest via Rodeo Midland Basin JV.
- Proceeds from Ecopetrol Transaction would be used to repay term loans.
- CrownRock 2023 net income $1,278.6M, total assets $4,442.2M, debt $1,237.2M.