Why NuStar Energy Shares Are Rocketing Today
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
NuStar Energy LP (NYSE:NS) shares surged after Sunoco LP (NYSE:SUN) announced plans to acquire NuStar in an all-equity deal valued at $7.3 billion. NuStar unitholders will receive 0.400 Sunoco units per share, a 24% premium based on the 30-day VWAP as of January 19, 2024. The deal, expected to close in Q2 2024, is projected to increase Sunoco's distributable cash flow by 10%+ by the third year and achieve $150 million in synergies. NS shares rose 15.2%, while SUN shares fell 6.74% following the announcement.
January 22, 2024 | 4:39 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
NuStar Energy's stock price jumped 15.2% after the acquisition announcement by Sunoco, reflecting investor optimism about the deal's terms and premium offered.
The sharp increase in NuStar Energy's stock price is a direct result of the acquisition announcement, which includes a favorable exchange ratio and a premium for NS shareholders. This is typically seen as positive news for the target company's stock in the short term.
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IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Sunoco's stock price declined by 6.74% following the announcement of its plan to acquire NuStar, which may reflect investor concerns about the cost and impact of the acquisition.
Sunoco's stock price decrease can be attributed to market concerns about the immediate financial impact of the acquisition, such as the increase in debt and the dilution of shares. Investors often react cautiously to the acquirer's stock in the short term due to the costs associated with mergers and acquisitions.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 100