Vermilion Energy Acquires Westbrick Energy Ltd.
February 26, 2025
Vermilion Energy Inc. has completed the acquisition of Westbrick Energy Ltd., adding approximately 50,000 boe/d of production (75% gas), ~1.1 million (770,000 net) contiguous acres in Alberta's Deep Basin, and four operated gas plants with 102 mmcf/d capacity. Consideration includes cash and an option for Westbrick shareholders to elect Vermilion common shares (1.1 million shares elected, ~C$14.2 million), funded by cash on hand, a new C$450 million term loan and available revolving credit, with Vermilion citing significant operational synergies and a deep inventory of over 700 future drilling locations.
- Buyers
- Vermilion Energy Inc.
- Targets
- Westbrick Energy Ltd.
- Sellers
- Shareholders of Westbrick Energy Ltd.
- Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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