TOURMALINE ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF BONAVISTA ACQUISITION
CALGARY, AB, Nov. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX: TOU) ("Tourmaline" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Bonavista Energy Corporation for $1.45 billion, consisting of $725 million in Tourmaline common shares and $725 million of cash, less Bonavista's net debt(1). The Company expects exit 2023 production of over 600,000 boepd, including the acquired Bonavista volumes.
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(1) | For the purposes of the Bonavista acquisition "net debt", which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as all indebtedness (including bank debt) plus working capital (excluding commodity hedging) and including all transaction and related costs. |
About Tourmaline Oil Corp.
Tourmaline is Canada's largest and most active natural gas producer dedicated to producing the lowest-emission and lowest-cost natural gas in North America. We are an investment grade exploration and production company providing strong and predictable operating and financial performance through the development of our three core areas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With our existing large reserve base, decades-long drilling inventory, relentless focus on execution and cost management, and industry-leading environmental performance, we are excited to provide shareholders an excellent return on capital, and an attractive source of income through our base dividend and surplus free cash flow distribution strategies.
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