M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Equus subsidiary Morgan E&P acquires 4,748 net acres in Bakken, commits to drill 6 wells within 18 months
EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
- Acquired 4,747.52 net acres in Bakken/Three Forks formation, Williston Basin, North Dakota.
- Payment of $500,000 plus obligation to drill minimum 6 horizontal wells within 18 months of permits (avg cost ~$8M/well).
- Morgan receives average net revenue interest of 80% in production from drilled wells.
- CG&A reserve analysis: PV10 values for proved undeveloped $6.4M, probable $14.8M, possible $37.6M; 48 gross / 15 net drilling locations.
- Estimated ultimate recovery per well: ~811,475 barrels of oil equivalent.