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XTO Energy Acquires Barnett Focused Antero Resources Corporation

XTO Energy Inc. Antero Resources
AnnouncedApr 4, 2005
TypeCorporate
LocationBarnett Shale
Announced Date
April 04,2005
Close Date
April 01,2005
Transaction Type
Corporate
Enterprise Value (EV)($MM)
903




Snapshot
Asset/Basin:
{"Fort Worth Basin","Barnett Shale"}
TargetZones:
{"Barnett Shale"}
Net Acres
Proved Reserves

Location
Country
United States

State
Texas

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Transaction Details:  Require Private Equity Subscription

XTO Energy Inc. (NYSE: XTO) has completed its previously announced acquisition of privately held Antero Resources Corporation, a prominent Barnett Shale producer, for cash and equity consideration of $685 million. Consideration included $337.5 million in cash, XTO common shares valued at $337.5 million and warrants to purchase another 2 million shares of XTO stock. The cash portion was funded with borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility. The Company also purchased related midstream assets encompassing 80 miles of pipeline, associated compression and processing facilities…




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