Add-on Acquisition • Oil/Gas Exploration

Earthstone Energy Acquires Novo Oil & Gas

On June 15, 2023, Earthstone Energy acquired oil/gas exploration company Novo Oil & Gas from EnCap Investments for 1.5B USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Earthstone Energy’s 8th transaction in the Oil/Gas Exploration sector.
  • This is Earthstone Energy’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Earthstone Energy’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Earthstone Energy’s 1st transaction in Oklahoma.

Explore All 844 Add-on Acquisition Oil/Gas Exploration Deals - Search the Database Free


M&A Deal Summary

Date June 15, 2023
Target Novo Oil & Gas
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Buyer(s) Earthstone Energy
Sellers(s) EnCap Investments
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.5B USD
Advisor(s) RBC Richardson Barr (Financial)
Vinson & Elkins (Legal)

Target Company

Novo Oil & Gas

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Novo Oil & Gas is an exploration and production company focused on the pursuit of proven, liquids-rich unconventional assets within various onshore U.S basins. Novo Oil & Gas is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Explore More Deals

Browse All 215,262 Deals

FILTER BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Search Free

Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Earthstone Energy

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Employees81
Revenue 420M USD (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Earthstone Energy is a growth-oriented independent oil and gas exploration and production company engaged in developing and acquiring oil and gas reserves through an active and diversified program that includes acquiring, drilling and developing undeveloped leases, asset and corporate acquisitions and exploration activities, with its primary assets located in the Eagle Ford trend of south Texas, the Midland Basin of west Texas, and the Williston Basin of North Dakota. Earthstone Energy was founded in 1969 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector: Oil/Gas Exploration 8 of 8
Type: Add-on Acquisition 5 of 5
State: Oklahoma 1 of 1
Country: United States 7 of 7
Year: 2023 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-15 Novo Oil & Gas - Northern Delaware Basin Permian Assets

Eddy County, Texas, United States

Novo Oil & Gas' Northern Delaware Basin Permian Assets include approximately 5,600 net acres, 29.2 net producing wells, 7.2 net wells-in-process and 59.9 low-breakeven net undeveloped locations. Novo Oil & Gas' Northern Delaware Basin Permian Assets are based in Eddy County, Texas.

Buy -

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

EnCap Investments

Houston, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 47.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

EnCap Investments is a private equity firm focused on the US energy sector. EnCap specifically looks for upstream and midstream opportunities within the oil and gas industry. EnCap generally partners with seasoned management when pursuing investments. EnCap Investments has offices in Dallas and Houston.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 54 of 60
Sector: Oil/Gas Exploration 52 of 56
Type: Add-on Acquisition 34 of 38
State: Oklahoma 4 of 4
Country: United States 53 of 59
Year: 2023 6 of 6
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 33
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-05-12 Forge Energy II

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Forge Energy II is an exploration and production company focused on the acquisition and development of horizontal resource plays in the Lower 48. Forge Energy II is based in San Antonio, Texas.

Sell $540M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-01 Aither Systems

Plano, Texas, United States

Aither Systems is a manufacturer and operator of microgrid systems for cell towers and other critical infrastructure assets in the United States. Aither Systems is based in Plano, Texas.

Buy -