M&A
confidence high
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Western Midstream closes $1.6B acquisition of Brazos Delaware II in Delaware Basin
Western Midstream Operating, LP
- Acquisition closed June 11, 2026 for ~$1.6B total: $800M cash + 19.4M WES common units (~$800M).
- Brazos Delaware II becomes indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES).
- Deal expands WES's gathering and processing footprint in the Delaware Basin; expected to be accretive to per-unit metrics.
- Transaction structured to protect balance sheet, investment grade credit ratings, and diversify customer base.