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Anadarko Acquires Western Gas Resources

Anadarko Petroleum Corp Not Disclosed
AnnouncedAug 23, 2006
TypeCorporate
Announced Date
August 23,2006
Close Date
August 23,2006
Transaction Type
Corporate
Enterprise Value (EV)($MM)
4800




Snapshot
Asset/Basin:
{"Powder River Basin"}
TargetZones:
{"Big George coals",
Location
Country
United States

State
Texas


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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2006--Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Western Gas Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WGR).

Western Gas stockholders of record as of the close of business today will receive $61.00 in cash for each share of Western Gas common stock they own. Trading in Western Gas common stock on the New York Stock Exchange will terminate as of the close of trading today. In connection with the transaction, Anadarko has retired all of the outstanding indebtedness of Western Gas.

"The Western Gas transaction enhances our ability…

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