Northern Oil and Gas Announces Largest Acquisition in Its History

Vinson & Elkins advised Crestview Partners in the sale of W Energy Partners to Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., the largest acquisition in Northern’s history. Total consideration at closing will consist of $100 million in cash and 56.37 million shares of Northern common stock.

W Energy Partners is a portfolio company of Crestview Partners.

The V&E corporate team was led by partners Keith Fullenweider, Shay Kuperman, Ramey Layne and James Garrett, with assistance from associates Claire Smyser Campbell and Emma Jiang. Also advising were partners Larry Nettles and John Lynch.

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