Acacia Research Acquires Majority Stake in Benchmark Energy II
November 14, 2023
Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) has acquired a majority interest in Benchmark Energy II, LLC, an Austin, Texas–based independent oil and gas company focused on acquisition, production and development of operated assets in Texas and Oklahoma. McArron Partners, Benchmark’s existing lead investor, retains its investment and plans to commit additional capital while Acacia intends to use its capital base to accelerate Benchmark’s acquisition and field-optimization strategy.
- Buyers
- Acacia Research Corporation
- Targets
- Benchmark Energy II, LLC
- Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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