Crescent Energy Co (CRGY): M&A transaction — Crescent closes transformative acquisition of SilverBow Resources; issues ~52M shares, $358M cash
Crescent Energy Co
- Closed all-stock-and-cash merger with SilverBow on July 30, 2024, ahead of schedule.
- Combined company becomes second largest Eagle Ford operator; SilverBow shareholders own ~23% on diluted basis.
- Crescent issued ~52M Class A shares and paid ~$358M cash; borrowing base increased to $2.6B.
- Annual synergy target of $65–$100M; ~$35M captured to date via improved cost of capital.
- Board expanded to 11 directors with appointment of Marc Rowland and Michael Duginski from SilverBow.