Why EQT & Equitrans Midstream Shares Are Moving Premarket Monday
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
EQT Corporation (EQT) and Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN) announced a merger agreement, with EQT acquiring Equitrans in an all-stock transaction valued at over $35 billion. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2024, will see Equitrans shareholders receive 0.3504 EQT shares per Equitrans share, implying a value of $12.50 per share. Post-merger, EQT shareholders will own approximately 74% and Equitrans shareholders about 26% of the combined entity. The merger is anticipated to generate significant free cash flow and synergies, with EQT's shares down 4.32% and ETRN's shares up 8.16% in premarket trading.
March 11, 2024 | 12:29 pm
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EQT Corporation's shares are down 4.32% in premarket trading following the announcement of its merger with Equitrans Midstream Corporation. The merger is expected to significantly increase free cash flow and synergies for the combined company.
The initial negative reaction in EQT's stock price could be due to market concerns over the costs and complexities of the merger. However, the long-term outlook appears positive with expected cash flow increases and synergies.
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IMPORTANCE 80
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Equitrans Midstream Corporation's shares are up 8.16% in premarket trading after the merger announcement with EQT Corporation. Equitrans shareholders will receive 0.3504 EQT shares for each Equitrans share, valuing each at $12.50.
The positive reaction in ETRN's stock price likely reflects the market's favorable view of the merger terms for Equitrans shareholders, including the share exchange ratio and the implied share value.
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IMPORTANCE 80
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