M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
ONEOK and Magellan shareholders approve merger; closing set for Sept 25
ONEOK INC /NEW/
- ONEOK shareholders approved with ~96% of votes cast in favor; Magellan unitholders approved with ~76% of units voted (55% of outstanding).
- Transaction expected to close before market on Sept 25, 2023; Magellan units to cease trading on NYSE after Sept 22.
- Consideration: $25 cash and 0.667 ONEOK shares per Magellan unit, valuing the deal at ~$18.8B including debt.
- CEOs cite stronger growth prospects and value creation for combined company.