Prairie Operating Co. Announces Closing of Two Strategic Bolt-On Acquisitions
Rhea-AI Summary
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ:PROP), an energy company focused on oil, natural gas, and NGL resources in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, has completed two strategic bolt-on acquisitions. The transactions add approximately 16,000 net acres and significant inventory, including permitted locations.
The acquisitions were sourced off-market and funded using existing working capital. According to CEO Edward Kovalik, these transactions align with Prairie's strategic pillars of disciplined capital allocation, opportunistic consolidation, and operational excellence. The company expects the acquisitions to be immediately accretive.
Positive
- Acquisitions add significant 16,000 net acres to asset portfolio
- Transactions funded with existing working capital (non-dilutive)
- Deals expected to be immediately accretive
- Acquisitions include permitted locations, reducing regulatory timeline
- Off-market sourcing suggests potentially favorable deal terms
Negative
- Operating in highly competitive and rapidly changing environment
- Acquisition integration risks and uncertainties
- Use of working capital may impact available cash reserves
Insights
Prairie Operating has strengthened its DJ Basin position with two accretive bolt-on acquisitions adding 16,000 net acres and inventory.
Prairie Operating has successfully executed on its consolidation strategy by closing two strategic bolt-on acquisitions in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin. These transactions add approximately 16,000 net acres to the company's portfolio along with significant new inventory, including permitted drilling locations that can be developed immediately.
The acquisitions align perfectly with Prairie's previously articulated growth strategy focused on disciplined capital allocation and opportunistic consolidation. What's particularly noteworthy is that these were off-market transactions - indicating Prairie's management team has strong industry relationships and deal-sourcing capabilities that provide competitive advantages in a consolidating basin.
The financial structure of these deals also deserves attention. By using existing working capital rather than debt or equity, Prairie has managed to grow its asset base without diluting shareholders or increasing leverage. This demonstrates strong balance sheet management and disciplined financial stewardship.
Management's statement that these acquisitions will be "immediately accretive" suggests the assets were purchased at attractive valuations and should contribute positively to cash flow right away. For an emerging player in the DJ Basin like Prairie, efficiently scaling through bolt-on acquisitions represents a sound strategy to build critical mass while maintaining financial discipline.
Off-market, non-dilutive transactions add approximately 16,000 net acres and significant inventory
Houston, TX, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) (the “Company,” “Prairie,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) – an independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (“NGL”) resources in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin – today announced the closing of two previously announced bolt-on acquisitions, further strengthening the Company’s high-quality, oil-weighted asset base.
The acquisitions together add approximately 16,000 net acres and significant new inventory, including permitted locations. They were sourced off-market, funded with existing working capital and are expected to be immediately accretive.
“When we outlined our strategy earlier this year, we emphasized disciplined capital allocation, opportunistic and accretive consolidation, and operational excellence as the pillars of Prairie’s growth. The closing of these bolt-on acquisitions demonstrates we are executing that plan,” said Edward Kovalik, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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About Prairie Operating Co.
Prairie Operating Co. is a Houston-based publicly traded independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil, natural gas, and natural gas resources in the United States. The Company’s assets and operations are concentrated in the oil and liquids-rich regions of the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin, with a primary focus on the Niobrara and Codell formations. The Company is committed to the responsible development of its oil, natural gas, and natural gas resources and is focused on maximizing returns through consistent growth, capital discipline, and sustainable cash flow generation.
More information about the Company can be found at www.prairieopco.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Wobbe Ploegsma
info@prairieopco.com
832.274.3449
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