WhiteHawk Closes $96.8M SJM II Acquisition; Adds $50M Series E Preferred and Upsizes Credit Facility to $175M
WHK is trading near its 52-week low of $25.34 (3.6% above the low).
Summary
WhiteHawk Minerals closed its $96.8 million SJM II acquisition, funded by a new $50 million Series E Preferred Stock offering and a $75 million common stock placement, and increased its credit facility to $175 million.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · WHK
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SJM II Acquisition Closed
Completed acquisition of Marcellus, Utica, and Haynesville mineral and royalty assets for $96.8 million (adjusted from $105.0 million), adding ~700,000 gross unit acres and 1,700+ producing wells.
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Series E Preferred Stock Issued
Issued 50,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock at $1,000/share for $50.0 million. Dividends escalate from 10% to 14% annually; holders receive a 1.08x minimum return and rank senior to all common stock.
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Credit Facility Upsized
Borrowing base increased from $150.0 million to $175.0 million; East West Bank added as new lender. Facility remains fully undrawn.
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Funding Sources
Acquisition funded by $50.0M Series E Preferred, $75.0M common stock private placement (closed Sept 21), and cash on hand.
Analysis · WHK · Energy & Transportation
WhiteHawk Minerals completed its $105 million SJM II acquisition at a final adjusted price of $96.8 million, funded by a new $50 million Series E Preferred Stock issuance and the previously closed $75 million common stock placement. The Series E carries escalating dividend rates (10% to 14%) and a 1.08x minimum return, creating a meaningful senior obligation ahead of common equity. Simultaneously, the company increased its revolving credit facility borrowing base from $150 million to $175 million, adding East West Bank as a new lender. The deal deepens WhiteHawk's position in the Marcellus, Utica, and Haynesville basins, adding approximately 700,000 gross unit acres and 1,700 producing wells. The preferred stock's seniority and mandatory redemption features represent a significant capital structure shift, while the undrawn credit facility provides liquidity for further acquisitions.
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