Acquisition History / Shell plc / ARC Resources Ltd.
Shell plc Acquires ARC Resources Ltd.
Announced September 2, 2026 — $13.90B
What happened
ARC Resources is a Calgary-based energy producer focused on the Montney in British Columbia and Alberta, producing around 370 kboe/d. Shell completed its plan of arrangement to acquire ARC in a share exchange, an updated equity value of about US$13.9B based on Shell's share price at completion, plus about US$2.5B of assumed net debt and leases.
- Acquirer
- Shell plc
- Target
- ARC Resources Ltd.
- Announced
- September 2, 2026
- Price
- $13.90B
- Industry
- Oil and gas exploration and production
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Shell plc acquire ARC Resources Ltd.?
Shell plc acquired ARC Resources Ltd. on September 2, 2026. This was Shell plc's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Shell plc pay for ARC Resources Ltd.?
Shell plc paid $13.90B for ARC Resources Ltd..
What does ARC Resources Ltd. do?
ARC Resources is a Calgary-based energy producer focused on the Montney in British Columbia and Alberta, producing around 370 kboe/d. Shell completed its plan of arrangement to acquire ARC in a share exchange, an updated equity value of about US$13.9B based on Shell's share price at completion, plus about US$2.5B of assumed net debt and leases.
What other Oil and gas exploration and production companies has Shell plc acquired?
ARC Resources Ltd. is Shell plc's only publicly tracked acquisition in Oil and gas exploration and production so far.
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