Crescent Energy Receives Favorable Responses from All Three Rating Agencies on Its Recently Announced Agreement to Acquire SilverBow Resources
Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) (“Crescent” or the “Company”) today announced that S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) and Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) have taken positive ratings actions on Crescent, pending the closing of the previously announced acquisition of SilverBow Resources, Inc. (“SilverBow”) on May 16, 2024.
- Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) (“Crescent” or the “Company”) today announced that S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) and Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) have taken positive ratings actions on Crescent, pending the closing of the previously announced acquisition of SilverBow Resources, Inc. (“SilverBow”) on May 16, 2024.
- In addition, Moody’s Ratings (“Moody’s”) reaffirmed its stable outlook.
- In their releases, the agencies recognized the transaction’s compelling strategic and financial rationale, citing potential for improved scale with complementary Eagle Ford assets, stable free cash flow generation and balance sheet strength.
- Under the terms of the agreement, SilverBow shareholders who elect to receive stock will receive 3.125 shares of Crescent Class A common stock for each share of SilverBow common stock.