The all-stock transaction allows both Whiting and Kodiak shareholders to participate in the combined company’s exciting prospects. The transaction closed during a period of plunging oil prices. Our M&A team of professionals combined savvy experience in multiple practices with significant industry knowhow—just the right high-energy mix to get the deal done.
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Whiting Petroleum and Kodiak Oil & Gas combine to create largest Bakken/Three Forks oil producer
Our client Kodiak Oil & Gas merged with Whiting Petroleum, combining two significant exploration and production companies with a strong presence in the oil and gas rich Bakken and Three Forks formations.