M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Presidio (EQV) LOI to buy Arkoma Basin assets for $80M; dividend target raised to $1.50
EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp.
- Presidio enters LOI to acquire 56 producing wells (22.6 Mmcfe/d gross PDP) from Vortus for $80M; closing expected Q2 2026.
- Acquisition expected to boost annual dividend to $1.50/share (from $1.35) post-business combination, subject to board approval.
- Funding includes cash on hand, Goldman Sachs ABS facility, and $20M Presidio equity to seller; returns targeted >20%.
- Non-redemption agreement with Fort Baker keeps 751,880 shares (~$8M) in trust; sponsor transfers 117,686 shares to Fort Baker.
- Adage Capital commits $25M for Series B Preferred convertible into Presidio Class A common at closing of business combination.