"The Chevron (NYSE: CVX) purchase of Noble Energy (NASDAQ: NBL) may spark more M&A activity. Goldman Sachs said more M&A could be positive for the macro outlook for oil because consolidation will translate into slower production growth. “We believe strip prices are too low and are likely to move higher in 2021, a catalyst not only for fundamental upside to E&P stocks but also for potential M&A values,” Goldman Sachs said in a note.
Most of our Sweet 16 companies are "Takeover Targets" at their current share prices.
One thing to keep in mind is that the Super Majors have extremely low cost of capital. They can takeover a company with lots of debt and refinance the debt at much lower interest rates. They are primarily interested in companies that have large blocks of acreage in areas where they already have operations.
Goldman: "More M&A to come"
Goldman: "More M&A to come"
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group
Re: Goldman: "More M&A to come"
NRG to Buy Direct Energy from Centrica for $3.6 Billion
Barrons.com
July 24, 2020
Shares of (CNA) popped more than 17% after it agreed to sell Direct Energy, its North American energy business, to (NRG) for $3.6 billion cash. Houston-based Direct Energy provides electricity, natural gas and home services to consumers and businesses in North America. It operates in all 50 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces.
Barrons.com
July 24, 2020
Shares of (CNA) popped more than 17% after it agreed to sell Direct Energy, its North American energy business, to (NRG) for $3.6 billion cash. Houston-based Direct Energy provides electricity, natural gas and home services to consumers and businesses in North America. It operates in all 50 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces.
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group