4 Oct 2023capital raising announcement● NeutralMajor
On October 3, 2023 Civitas agreed to buy oil and gas properties from Vencer Energy in Glasscock, Martin, Midland, Reagan and Upton Counties, Texas, for $2.15 billion total: $1.0 billion cash and 7,289,515 new shares (about $600 million) at closing, plus up to $550 million cash due January 3, 2025. A 7.5% deposit is in escrow and closing conditions apply. If completed, the new shares would dilute existing holders, and Vencer would get resale registration rights; the deal has not closed per this filing. This is a new acquisition following the Hibernia and Tap Rock deals.