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EXCO Resources Inc. Buys Marcellus Property

Exco Resources Inc. Chief Oil & Gas Llc
AnnouncedDec 22, 2010
TypeProperty
LocationMarcellus Shale
Announced Date
December 22,2010
Effective Date
July 01,2010
Close Date
January 11,2011
Transaction Type
Property
Enterprise Value (EV)($MM)
459




Snapshot
Asset/Basin:
{"Marcellus Shale"}
TargetZones:
{"Marcellus Shale"}
Net Acres
Location
Region
Northeast

Country
United States

State
Pennsylvania

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EXCO Resources, Inc. today announced the acquisition of properties prospective for the Marcellus shale from Chief Oil & Gas LLC and related parties for approximately $459.4 million, after preliminary purchase price adjustments at the closing. The parties agreed to close the transaction into an escrow account pending receipt of a waiver from a third party, which is expected to be obtained by January 14, 2011. The transaction has an effective date of July 1, 2010.

The assets are located within the area of mutual interest established by the existing Appalachian joint venture with BG Group, plc…



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