CDT Q3 2022 M&A Deal List
A comprehensive listing of Texas-involved deals reported to The Texas Lawbook as announced or completed between July 1 and September 30, 2022.
CDT Roundup: 20 Deals, 13 Firms, 253 Lawyers, $8.2B
Energy pricing may have rebounded to heights not seen in years, but that doesn't mean that industry confidence hovers alongside. Haynes Boone's latest borrowing base redetermination survey suggests that both lenders and borrowers expect current bases to remain flat — or even lower. This week's CDT Roundup explores possible reasons for the current state of caution, along with the usual review of last week's deals.
Q&A with Katten Privacy Expert Trisha Sircar
Sircar visited with The Texas Lawbook about what she learned as assistant general counsel of privacy at AIG, how she has used her privacy and cybersecurity expertise for a pro bono client and the key developments in her practice that businesses should be paying attention to.
CDT Roundup: 9 Deals, 9 Firms, 139 Lawyers, $3B
Energy deals are holding their own these days, even if other sectors seem to be slacking. The third quarter topped $16 billion for upstream M&A nationwide, making it the best quarter of the year in that category, according to Enverus. Claire Poole provides some perspective for that market, along with deals for the week in all sectors.
BP to Acquire RNG Producer Archaea in $4.1B Deal
The deal represents the largest renewables transaction of the year in an increasingly competitive transitional environment. Kirkland & Ellis and Jones Day advised Archaea and its management team on the deal. TLB has names.
Q3 M&A in Texas: A Meh Meal
Q3 M&A was a middling experience for dealmakers — in almost every respect. There were highlights, but not enough of them. Allen Pusey has the numbers. The good news: it could have been worse. In fact, it has been.
Continental Resources Accepts Hamm’s Sweetened Bid to Take Company Private
The deal, valued at $4.3 billion, represents a 6 percent premium over the original offer reported in June. Closing is expected by the end of the fourth quarter and The Lawbook has the names of Texas lawyers involved.
Diamondback Expands in Midland Basin with $1.6B Acquisition from FireBird
With the deal for cash and stock, Midland-based Diamondback expects to increase productive assets by 68,000 acres and 17 million barrels per day in their "backyard." The Lawbook has details, including the firms and many of the lawyers involved.