With over 30 years of history operating in South Texas, SilverBow possesses significant understanding of regional reservoirs which it leverages to assemble high quality drilling inventory while continuously enhancing operations to maximize returns on capital. The company has assembled approximately 222,000 net acres across five operating areas.
Cyborg Score Rationale
SilverBow was acquired by Crescent Energy in July 2024, transitioning from independent operations to a subsidiary. Pre-acquisition, the company had established a strong Eagle Ford position with consistent operational improvements, but acquisition eliminates independent strategic optionality.
Top Insights
Company was acquired by Crescent Energy on July 30, 2024, no longer operating as independent public entity
Holds approximately 222,000 net acres across five South Texas operating areas in Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk
Company had 134 employees prior to acquisition
SilverBow was founded in 1979 with deep basin expertise
Named Competitors
Northern Oil & Gas — Independent oil and gas E&P company
Comstock Resources — Oil and gas exploration and production
Coterra Energy — Diversified E&P operator
Crescent Energy — Acquiring company; now parent of SilverBow
Recent Developments
(July 2024) Acquisition by Crescent Energy completed; SilverBow stockholders approved deal at special meeting
(August 2023) Acquired remaining Eagle Ford assets from Chesapeake Energy to become largest public pure-play Eagle Ford operator
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