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QEP to Acquire Bakken Oil Assets

QEP Resources, Inc. Unit Corp.
AnnouncedAug 24, 2012
TypeProperty
LocationBakken Shale & Three Forks
Announced Date
August 24,2012
Effective Date
July 01,2012
Close Date
September 27,2012
Transaction Type
Property
Enterprise Value (EV)($MM)
1380




Snapshot
Asset/Basin:
{"Williston Basin"}
TargetZones:
{Bakken,"Three Forks
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% Oil:

Net Operated Locations:

Proved Reserves

Location
Region
Williston Basin

Country
United States

State
North Dakota

County
Williams ,McKenzie

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QEP Resources, announced that its has entered into two definitive agreements with multiple sellers to acquire significant crude oil development properties in the Williston Basin for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.38 billion (the "Acquisition"). The properties are located in Williams and McKenzie counties of North Dakota, approximately 12 miles west of QEP's existing core acreage in the Williston Basin. 

Acquisition Highlights:

Total consideration of approximately $1.38 billion in cash, subject to customary pre-closing and post-closing adjustments Effective date of July 1…



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