M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 1.00
Equitrans Midstream to merge with EQT Corporation; ETRN shareholders to receive 0.3504 EQT shares per share
Equitrans Midstream Corp
- Each ETRN common share converts to 0.3504 EQT shares; preferred shares treated per redemption provisions.
- Merger requires approvals from ETRN and EQT shareholders, regulatory clearance under HSR Act, and FERC authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline.
- Termination fees: ETRN pays $191M; EQT pays $545M (or $176M) under certain circumstances.
- EQT to issue shares via Form S-4; three Equitrans representatives to join EQT board after close.
- One-time awards for CFOs Moore, Oliver, Pietrandrea total ~$10.7M, payable in EQT shares at closing.