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Crescent Energy Boosts Status with US$3.1 Billion Vital Energy Buyout

by admin August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025
Crescent Energy Boosts Status with US$3.1 Billion Vital Energy Buyout

Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) has agreed to acquire rival Vital Energy (TSXV:VUX,OTC:SNYXF) in an all-stock, US$3.1 billion transaction that will vault the Houston-based firm into the ranks of the 10 largest independent oil and gas producers in the United States.

The combined company will hold operations across several major US oil basins, including the Eagle Ford, Permian, and Uinta, with more than a decade of high-quality drilling inventory.

Crescent said it intends to apply its “lower activity, higher free cash flow” approach to the newly acquired assets, targeting improved investor returns through disciplined capital allocation.

The company projects US$90 million to US$100 million in immediate annual synergies from the merger. It also highlighted plans to divest up to US$1 billion in non-core assets to strengthen its balance sheet and improve capital flexibility.

The deal will create the largest US liquids-weighted producer without an investment grade credit rating, but management signaled that a stronger balance sheet and synergies will push the company closer to that status.

Under the terms of the agreement, Vital shareholders will receive 1.9062 shares of Crescent Class A common stock for each Vital share, representing a 15 percent premium to Vital’s 30-day average trading price as of Friday (August 22).

When the deal closes, Crescent shareholders will own about 77 percent of the combined company and Vital shareholders roughly 23 percent.

“This transaction is transformative for Crescent and consistent with our strategy,” said Crescent Chairman John Goff. “Crescent’s impressive trajectory of returns-driven growth through M&A has cemented the company as a top ten independent, with line of sight to an investment grade credit rating.”

Crescent CEO David Rockecharlie called the deal “compelling value for all shareholders,” stressing the company’s free cash flow model and US$1 billion divestiture pipeline will drive sustainable growth.

Shares of Vital Energy rose more than 10 percent on Monday (August 25) to US$17.43 following the announcement, while Crescent stock fell 7.6 percent to US$9.19.

For Crescent, the acquisition marks another step in its M&A-driven growth strategy.

Last year, the company completed its US$2.1 billion merger with SilverBow Resources, significantly expanding its position in the Eagle Ford Shale.

Oil market rebounds

More broadly, the oil market has started the week on a positive note.

After slipping to US$64.98 and US$61.97 on August 13, Brent and WTI crude (respectively) have been steadily climbing, nearing a three week high Monday, when values reached US$69.06 (Brent) and US$65.01.

The gain has been linked to a significant 6 million–barrel drawdown in US crude inventories signaling stronger-than-expected demand, supporting a recovery after several weeks of losses.

Additionally, tight global supplies and geopolitical uncertainty linked to stalled Ukraine peace negotiations added tailwinds. However, rising OPEC+ output forecasts continue to weigh on long-term sentiment, placing a ceiling on further upside.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

This post appeared first on investingnews.com

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