Thursday, February 28, 2019

QEP Update Following The Failed VEAC Deal -- February 28, 2019

QEP today:


News article, link here:
Colorado-based QEP Resources Inc.'s board of directors started a comprehensive review of alternatives to maximize shareholder value, which may result in a merger or divestment of the company.
The company will be in talks with the fund manager Elliott Management Corp. and other unnamed companies interested in a potential deal, according to a Feb. 20 news release. In January, Elliott offered to acquire the entire company at $8.75 per share in cash.
QEP:
  • 236 million shares outstanding x $9 = $2.1 billion
  • currently trading at about $7.75
  • market cap: $1.82 billion
  • enterprise value: $4.37 billion
  • total debt: $2.51 billion
  • cash: $0 
  • Bakken: 2.5 million bbls crude oil over three months = $0.5 billion annually
  • Permian: 5 million bbls crude oil over three months = $1 billion annually
The Permian:
  • 50,000 acres
  • at $20,000 / acre worth at least $1 billion
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Disclaimer: I often make simple arithmetic errors; I often misread things. I have no degree in finance. I have formal education or experience in the oil and gas market. I do have experience pumping my own gasoline at the local service station.

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