Talos Energy Completes Strategic Bolt-On Acquisition of Gulf of America Deepwater Oil Assets

Talos closes a $420 million Gulf of America deepwater asset deal that will be fully reflected in its financials starting in Q4 2026.

Rhea-AI Summary

Talos Energy (TALO) has closed its previously announced acquisition of Gulf of America deepwater oil assets from Shell Offshore, alongside an affiliate of Ridgewood Energy Corporation, for a final net cash purchase price of $420 million, including a previously escrowed $42.5 million deposit, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

The acquired package includes a 50% working interest and operatorship in the Coulomb field and a 25% non-operated working interest in the BP-operated Na Kika platform and four associated fields. Talos stated that these oil-weighted assets are expected to enhance scale, free cash flow generation, margins and infrastructure-led growth opportunities in the Gulf of America. Third quarter 2026 results will include contributions from the acquired assets from closing through quarter-end, with full consolidation beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026, and updated full-year 2026 guidance will be issued with the third quarter earnings release.

Talos plans to release third quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 after the U.S. market close and will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, accessible via webcast and dial-in numbers.

Positive

• Final purchase price set at $420 million cash, including a $42.5 million deposit
• 50% operated interest acquired in the Coulomb field, expanding operated deepwater footprint
• 25% non-operated interest in BP’s Na Kika platform and four fields adds oil-weighted production
• Acquired assets will be fully consolidated starting Q4 2026, with partial Q3 contribution
• Company plans to issue updated full-year 2026 guidance with Q3 earnings

Negative

• Transaction requires a $420 million net cash outlay, reducing near-term cash balances

News Explained

The acquisition is closed, and its $420 million cash price, including the escrowed deposit and subject to post-closing adjustments, compares with $577.587 million of cash and equivalents reported at June 30, 2026, making the purchase price a substantial cash outlay relative to that balance.

Market Context

The June 30 announcement of the same Gulf assets was followed by a 4.34% 24-hour gain; today’s closi...

Analysis

The June 30 announcement of the same Gulf assets was followed by a 4.34% 24-hour gain; today’s closing announcement completed that previously announced transaction involving the same asset package.

Key Figures

Final net cash purchase price: $420 million Previously escrowed deposit: $42.5 million Coulomb working interest: 50% +2 more

Final net cash purchase price

$420 million

At closing; subject to customary post-closing adjustments

Previously escrowed deposit

$42.5 million

Included in the final net cash purchase price

Coulomb working interest

50%

Includes operatorship

Na Kika interests

25%

Non-operated interest in the BP-operated platform and four associated fields

Full consolidation

Fourth quarter of 2026

Acquired assets fully consolidated beginning in Q4 2026

Previous Acquisition Reports

1 past event · Latest: Jun 30

Same Type 1 event

1. Jun 30

   Deepwater asset acquisition

   24h Move

   +4.3%

   Initial agreement covered same Gulf assets with $450–$500 million expected net cash consideration.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

working interest, operatorship, non-operated working interest, e&p

4 terms

working interest technical

"The transaction includes a 50% working interest and operatorship"

The working interest is the percentage ownership one party holds in an oil or gas lease that gives them the right to a share of production and also the obligation to pay a proportional share of exploration, development and operating costs. Think of it like owning a slice of a cake but also agreeing to pay part of the bill to bake it: a larger working interest means bigger potential revenue when wells produce, but also larger exposure to costs and liabilities if things go wrong.

operatorship technical

"The transaction includes a 50% working interest and operatorship"

Operatorship is the formal role and responsibility held by the party that runs day-to-day operations of a joint project or asset, including making operational decisions, managing contractors, handling regulatory compliance, and preparing reports for partners. Investors care because the operator’s competence, cost control, safety record and decision-making directly affect project performance, timelines, and financial outcomes—like the driver of a team vehicle whose skill and choices determine travel speed and safety.

non-operated working interest technical

"a 25% non-operated working interest in the BP-operated Na Kika platform"

A non-operated working interest is an ownership share in an oil or gas lease that entitles the holder to a portion of production revenue and a proportional responsibility for operating costs, but not the right to control day-to-day operations or make operator decisions. Think of it like co-owning a rental property where you share rents and repair bills but another partner manages tenants and maintenance. For investors, it matters because it determines cash flow exposure, liability for capital and operating expenses, and reliance on the operator’s management.

e&p technical

"become the leading pure-play offshore E&P"

Exploration and production (E&P) describes companies or activities that search for, drill, and extract oil and natural gas from the ground. Think of it like a combination of treasure hunting and mining: finding reserves matters because it creates future sales and cash flow, while drilling results and commodity price swings can make E&P businesses far more profitable — or risky — than other sectors, so investors watch reserves, production rates and costs closely.

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Company schedules earnings conference call to announce third quarter 2026 results

HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos" or the "Company") (NYSE: TALO) today announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of certain deepwater assets in the Gulf of America from Shell Offshore Inc. ("Shell"), alongside an affiliate of Ridgewood Energy Corporation. The transaction includes a 50% working interest and operatorship in the Coulomb field and a 25% non-operated working interest in the BP-operated Na Kika platform and four associated fields (the "Acquisition"). The final net cash purchase price at closing was $420 million, which includes the previously escrowed $42.5 million deposit, and is subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

Talos President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Goodfellow commented, "The closing of this transaction marks another important step in executing our strategy to build a long-lived, scaled portfolio and become the leading pure-play offshore E&P. These high-quality, oil-weighted assets immediately enhance our scale, increase free cash flow generation, improve our margins, and provide infrastructure-led growth opportunities that leverage our core strengths in the Gulf of America."

Third quarter 2026 results will include contributions from the acquired assets from the closing date through quarter-end, with the acquired assets fully consolidated beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026. Updated full-year 2026 guidance will be provided in conjunction with the Company's third quarter 2026 earnings release.

THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS AND EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

The Company intends to release third quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2026, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after the U.S. financial market closes. In addition to this release, Talos will host a conference call, broadcast live over the internet, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 AM Central Time).

Listeners can access the conference call through a webcast link on the Company's website at: Talos Third Quarter 2026 Webcast. Alternatively, the conference call can be accessed by dialing (800) 836-8184 (North American toll-free) or (646) 357-8785 (international). Please dial in approximately 15 minutes before the teleconference is scheduled to begin and ask to be joined into the Talos Energy call. A replay of the call will be available one hour after the conclusion of the conference until November 11, 2026 and can be accessed by dialing (888) 660-6345 and using access code 30408#.

ABOUT TALOS ENERGY

Talos Energy (NYSE: TALO) is a technically driven, innovative, independent energy company focused on safely maximizing long-term value through its Exploration & Production business in the United States Gulf of America and offshore Mexico. We leverage decades of technical and offshore operational expertise to acquire, explore, and produce assets in key geological trends while maintaining a focus on safe and efficient operations, environmental responsibility, and community impact. For more information, visit www.talosenergy.com.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Kyle Sahni
Kyle.Sahni@talosenergy.com

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This communication may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  When used in this communication, the words "will," "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," "forecast," "may," "objective," "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this communication, are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our plans and expectations regarding the Acquisition, including our ability to realize the anticipated financial, operational, reserve, production and free cash flow benefits of the Acquisition, the anticipated impact of the Acquisition on our financial position, growth opportunities and competitive position, and our projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events.

We caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These risks include, but are not limited to, our ability to integrate the assets and realize the anticipated benefits of the Acquisition; the risk that actual production, operating costs, capital expenditures, reserves, recoverable resources or cash flows associated with the acquired assets differ materially from current estimates; changes in market conditions affecting the oil and gas industry or long-term oil and gas price levels; political or regulatory developments; reservoir performance, including faster-than-expected production declines, lower recoveries or unexpected reservoir behavior; risks related to third-party operatorship of the related platform; environmental, technical or operating factors; the uncertainty inherent in projecting future rates of production, cash flows and access to capital; the timing of expenditures; risks associated with future decommissioning, abandonment and asset retirement obligations that may exceed current estimates; risks associated with future financial assurance, supplemental bonding or other regulatory requirements applicable to the assets; risks and uncertainties related to economic, market or business conditions; and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described herein occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, included in this communication are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we or persons acting on our behalf may issue. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication.

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FAQ

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What specific interests did Talos acquire in the Gulf of America transaction?

The Acquisition includes a 50% working interest and operatorship in the Coulomb field and a 25% non-operated working interest in the BP-operated Na Kika platform and four associated fields.

When will the acquired assets start contributing to Talos’s reported financial results?

Third quarter 2026 results will include contributions from the acquired assets from the closing date through quarter-end, and the assets will be fully consolidated beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026.

When will Talos release its third quarter 2026 earnings and updated 2026 guidance?

Talos intends to release third quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2026, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after the U.S. financial market closes, and will provide updated full-year 2026 guidance in conjunction with that earnings release.

How can investors access the Talos third quarter 2026 earnings conference call?

The conference call will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 AM Central Time). Listeners can access it via a webcast link on the company’s website (Talos Third Quarter 2026 Webcast) or by dialing (800) 836-8184 (North American toll-free) or (646) 357-8785 (international) about 15 minutes before the start and asking to be joined into the Talos Energy call.

Will there be a replay of the third quarter 2026 earnings call and how can it be accessed?

Yes. A replay will be available one hour after the conclusion of the conference until November 11, 2026. It can be accessed by dialing (888) 660-6345 and entering access code 30408#.