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Chevron Corporation bought its rival Hess Corp., and the acquisition deal was announced on Monday, Oct. 23. The companies agreed to an all-stock deal worth $53 billion.
The American energy corporation, which mainly specializes in oil and gas, agreed to buy the smaller independent energy company as it aims to boost its footprint in the South American region of Guyana, which is rich in oil.
The buyout will put two of the leading oil firms - Chevron and Exxon Mobil - in tight competition in the fastest-growing oil basins in the world, which are Guyana and shale. According to Reuters, after oil deposits were first discovered by Exxon Mobil in Guyana more than eight years ago, the place has become a major oil producer.
Some Terms of the Buyout Deal
Associated Press News reported that Chevron’s acquisition of Hess Corp. comes less than two weeks after Exxon Mobil revealed its bid to buy Pioneer Natural Resources for $60 billion. This merger, if successful, will create the biggest oil producer in the largest oil field in the United States.
At any rate, to purchase Hess, Chevron bids an offer of $171 per share, which suggests a premium of around 4.9% based on the share’s last closing price. Chevron will pay with stock, and shareholders of Hess will get 1.0250 shares of Chevron for every share they own.
Executive Arangement for Hess’ Boss
The deal was approved after six months of negotiations and is expected to close within the first half of 2024. As part of the terms, John Hess, the firm’s chief executive officer, will join Chevron’s board. Once merged, the companies are expected to increase production and cash flow.
“This combination positions Chevron to strengthen our long-term performance and further enhance our advantaged portfolio by adding world-class assets,” Chevron’s chairman and CEO, Mike Wirth, said in a press release. “Importantly, our two companies have similar values and cultures, with a focus on operating safely and with integrity, attracting and developing the best people, making positive contributions to our communities and delivering higher returns and lower carbon.”
Hess Corp’s chief also commented, “This strategic combination brings together two strong companies to create a premier integrated energy company. I believe our strategic combination creates a company that is stronger in every respect, with the leadership, asset portfolio and financial resources to lead us through the energy transition and deliver significant shareholder value for years to come.”
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