YPF Closes Sale of 20% Stake in Vaca Muerta JV to Pluspetrol
YPF has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $22.82.
Summary
YPF closed the sale of a 20% interest in two Vaca Muerta joint venture contracts to Pluspetrol S.A., reducing its subsidiary's stake to 25%.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · YPF
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JV Stake Sale Closes
VMI assigned a 20% interest in the La Escalonada and Rincón La Ceniza Temporary Joint Venture contracts to Pluspetrol S.A., reducing VMI's interest from 45% to 25%.
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Strategic Partner Added
Pluspetrol S.A. becomes a partner in the Vaca Muerta shale assets, bringing operational and financial resources to the joint venture.
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Follows Prior Announcements
The transaction was previously announced on January 22 and April 30, 2026; this filing confirms the closing and final interest percentages.
Analysis · YPF · Energy & Transportation
The completion of this assignment marks a strategic step for YPF, as its subsidiary VMI has transferred a 20% interest in the La Escalonada and Rincón La Ceniza joint venture contracts to Pluspetrol S.A., reducing VMI's stake from 45% to 25%. This closing finalizes a transaction first announced in January and April 2026, and it advances YPF's strategy of monetizing non-core assets while retaining a significant interest in the Vaca Muerta shale play. The deal brings in a strategic partner and likely provides capital for YPF's ongoing development program.
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At the time of this filing, YPF was trading at $56.55 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $23.4B. The 52-week trading range was $22.82 to $57.49. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.