Cabot Oil & Gas and Cimarex Energy have entered into a definitive agreement whereby the companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals. The combination will bring together two industry-leading operators with top-tier oil and natural gas assets to create a diversified energy leader that is positioned to drive enhanced free cash flow generation and returns for investors through market cycles.
Cimarex shareholders will own 50.5% of the $17 billion joint company.
Cabot’s CEO Dan Dinges will take on the role of executive chair of the board.
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) said on Monday it will merge with Cimarex Energy Co (NYSE: XEC), forming a new oil and gas producer in the United States worth about $17 billion (£12 billion).
Cabot shares tanked over 3% in premarket trading on Monday and lost another 3% on market open to trade at $16.66 per share that matches the price at which the stock started the year 2021.
The deal will result in cost savings for both companies
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