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SM Energy amends credit agreement to permit up to $1.2B in debt for Uinta Basin acquisition from XCL
SM Energy Co
- Entered First Amendment to credit agreement on July 2, 2024 to facilitate acquisition of Uinta Basin oil and gas assets from XCL Resources.
- Amendment permits incurrence of up to $1.2 billion in XCL Acquisition Additional Indebtedness (bridge loans, senior notes) without borrowing base reduction.
- Modifies excess cash covenant to exclude acquisition-related cash and proceeds for up to 30 days.
- Allows liens on proceeds of notes issued into escrow and special mandatory redemption provisions.
- Acquisition agreement signed June 27, 2024; closing expected by July 1, 2025.