Vista Energy Finalizes $843M Equinor Vaca Muerta Asset Acquisition, Issues Shares

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Vista Energy announced the successful closing of its $843 million acquisition of Equinor's Vaca Muerta assets, involving a significant cash payment and the issuance of new American Depositary Shares.

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• Acquisition Closing Finalized

  Vista Energy successfully completed the acquisition of a 25.1% non-operating working interest in the Bandurria Sur block and a 35.0% non-operating working interest in the Bajo del Toro block from Equinor.

• Financial Terms Disclosed

  The total transaction value was US$712 million for the purchase price, plus an additional US$131 million for cash, debt, working capital, and other adjustments, totaling US$843 million. This was financed by an upfront cash payment of US$387 million and the delivery of 6,223,220 American Depositary Shares.

• Operational Integration

  Vista will consolidate the results of the acquired blocks in its financial statements as of May 1, 2026. The Bandurria Sur block produced 20.7 Mboe/d (at Vista's interest) and Bajo del Toro produced 1.9 Mboe/d (at Vista's interest) in Q1-26.

• Upcoming Guidance Update

  The company plans to update its 2026-2028 guidance and 2030 vision through a relevant fact to be filed on Monday, May 11, 2026, before market open in New York.

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Vista Energy has successfully closed the significant acquisition of Equinor's Vaca Muerta assets, a transaction initially announced on February 2, 2026, and previously mentioned as completed in the April 28, 2026 20-F filing. This 6-K provides the crucial financial and operational details of the closing, which were not fully disclosed previously. The total consideration of $843 million, financed through a substantial cash payment and the issuance of over 6.2 million ADSs, represents a material expansion for Vista Energy in a key shale play. The acquired Bandurria Sur and Bajo del Toro blocks contribute significant oil and gas production, enhancing Vista's operational footprint and future revenue potential. Investors should monitor the upcoming guidance update on May 11, 2026, which will reflect the full impact of this acquisition on the company's 2026-2028 outlook and 2030 vision.