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KKR Adds to Barnett and Arkoma Properties from WPX

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) WPX Energy, Inc.
AnnouncedApr 2, 2012
TypeProperty
LocationBarnett Shale,Woodford Shale
Announced Date
April 02,2012
Close Date
April 02,2012
Transaction Type
Property
Enterprise Value (EV)($MM)
306




Snapshot
Asset/Basin:
{"Barnett Shale","Arkoma Basin"}
TargetZones:
{"Barnett Shale"}
Net Acres
Location
Region
Mid-Continent

Country
United States

State
Texas

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Production
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Calculated Metrics( EV/Category)
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Production ($/Mcfe/d)

Transaction Details:  Require Private Equity Subscription

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, "KKR") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain Barnett Shale and Arkoma Basin properties (the "Assets") from WPX Energy ("WPX") for $306 million. The transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter, is being made through KKR Natural Resources ("KNR"), KKR's partnership with Premier Natural Resources ("Premier") to pursue investments in North American oil and gas properties, and is KNR's third acquisition in the Barnett Shale.  The Assets are comprised of 27,000 net acres…



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