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Chevron to Acquire PDC Energy in $7.6 Billion Transaction
- Client News
- May 22, 2023
Paul, Weiss is advising Chevron Corporation in its acquisition of PDC Energy, Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at $6.3 billion, or $72 per share. The total enterprise value of the transaction, including debt, is $7.6 billion. The deal will provide Chevron with high-quality assets expected to deliver higher returns in lower-carbon-intensity basins in the United States.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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