Antero Resources(US:AR)2025-12-08 14:00Strategic Transactions - Antero Resources (AR) is acquiring HG Energy in the core Marcellus Shale and divesting non-core Utica assets[6, 7] - AR is acquiring HG Energy's upstream business for $2.8 billion plus hedge book, and Antero Midstream (AM) is acquiring HG Energy's midstream business for $1.1 billion[10] - AR is divesting upstream assets in Utica for $800 million, and AM is divesting midstream assets in Utica for $400 million[10] HG Acquisition - The HG Acquisition is expected to add approximately 400 additional locations in the Marcellus Shale core, with 75% being liquids-rich[11, 44] - The acquisition is projected to provide ~$950 million in identified synergies[11] - The acquisition is expected to reduce the cost structure by ~$0.25/Mcfe and increase margins by $0.15 to $0.20 per Mcfe[12] - The acquisition is expected to be 30%+ accretive to operating cash flow, free cash flow, and NAV per share metrics[12, 28] - The acquisition is fully financed and expected to be paid off by 2028 through a combination of AR Free Cash Flow, proceeds from the Utica divestiture, and hedged Free Cash Flow of the acquired assets[13] Pro Forma Outlook - Pro forma production outlook for 2027 is projected to be between 4,400 and 4,500 MMcfe/d[15] Utica Divestiture - The Utica divestiture is expected to generate $800 million in proceeds[10] - The Utica divestiture is expected to have a 2026E Free Cash Flow of ~$55 million[9] Antero Midstream (AM) - AM is acquiring HG Midstream for $1.1 billion and divesting Utica Midstream for $400 million[10, 40] - HG Midstream acquisition is expected to add >400 dedicated locations (75% liquids)[42, 44] - HG Midstream has ~900 MMcf/d of throughput[41]