Crescent Energy Company has announced the closing of its acquisition of Central Eagle Ford assets from Ridgemar Energy for upfront consideration of US$905 million, consisting of US$830 million in cash and 5 454 546 shares of Class A common stock, plus future oil price contingent consideration, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Crescent plans to provide 2025 guidance reflecting the acquisition along with its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial and operating results.
"We are pleased to complete this accretive acquisition, which further scales our core Eagle Ford position as we also welcome many talented new members to the Crescent Energy team," said Crescent CEO David Rockecharlie. "This acquisition demonstrates our disciplined approach to creating shareholder value by combining our investing and operational expertise to acquire and efficiently integrate high-quality assets while maintaining a strong financial profile. These assets enhance our oil-weighted production and extend our low-risk inventory, reinforcing our ability to deliver sustained cash flow and returns. We remain focused on executing our strategy of profitable growth and advancing our investment-grade ambitions."
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