Hammerhead Resources Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Hammerhead Resources was acquired by Veren for $1.9B in November 2023, a 4.1x multiple on $458M of revenue.

Hammerhead Resources acquisition price

$1.9B

Acquired by Veren · Nov 2023

Hammerhead Resources revenue at acquisition

$458M

Last twelve months · Nov 2023

Hammerhead Resources revenue multiple at acquisition

4.1x

EV/Revenue · Nov 2023

Hammerhead Resources EBITDA multiple at acquisition

9.3x

EV/EBITDA · Nov 2023

Hammerhead Resources Overview

About Hammerhead Resources

Hammerhead Resources is a Calgary-based oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the liquids-rich Montney play in Alberta, Canada. The company controls more than 400,000 net acres and over 2,000 net drilling locations across the Montney and Duvernay formations, with production weighted toward light oil and liquids. Hammerhead has also pursued carbon capture and storage initiatives aimed at cutting emissions while growing production.


Founded

2010

HQ

CanadaCalgary

Website

hhres.com

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Revenue

$458M (Nov 2023)

Valuation

$1.9B (acquired Nov 2023)

Sectors

Hammerhead Resources Acquisition

Hammerhead Resources was acquired by Veren for $1.9B on 6 November 2023.

The acquisition price implies a 4.1x revenue and 9.3x EBITDA multiple on $458M of revenue.

Before the acquisition Hammerhead Resources had raised $483M across 3 funding rounds.

Hammerhead Energy Inc. focused on liquids-rich unconventional resources in the Montney and Duvernay formations in Western Canada, holding approximately 190,000 net acres in the Montney and 100,000 net acres in the Duvernay, operating 100% of its asset base. On November 6, 2023, Crescent Point Energy Corp. (later renamed Veren Inc. in May 2024) agreed to acquire Hammerhead for C$21.00 per share in a C$2.55 billion enterprise value transaction, comprising C$15.50 cash and C$5.50 in Crescent Point shares, representing a 17% premium to the five-day volume-weighted average trading price as of November 3, 2023. The deal closed on December 21, 2023, after shareholder approval on December 20, creating the seventh-largest exploration and production company in Canada with pro forma 2024 production exceeding 200,000 boe/d, 65% weighted to oil and liquids. The strategic rationale emphasized increasing size and scale, positioning Crescent Point as the largest landowner in the volatile oil fairway of the Alberta Montney and the condensate-rich Kaybob Duvernay play, enhancing long-term organic growth and improving cost of capital. Hammerhead's independent special committee and board unanimously recommended the transaction as fair and in shareholders' best interests, supported by fairness opinions. The agreement included mutual C$85 million termination fees and a right-to-match for superior proposals, subject to customary conditions including court approval under Alberta's Business Corporations Act. Veren Inc., formerly Crescent Point, later combined with Whitecap Resources in an all-share $15 billion deal closing May 12, 2025, where Veren shareholders received 1.05 Whitecap shares per Veren share, resulting in Whitecap owning 48% and Veren 52% of the combined entity, now Canada's seventh-largest oil and gas producer and fifth-largest natural gas producer, with the largest Montney and Duvernay land position in Alberta.

Hammerhead Resources acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
  • Veren
6 Nov 2023Strategic M&A$1.9B4.1x9.3x

Hammerhead Resources Funding History

Hammerhead Resources has raised a total of $483M across 3 funding rounds.

Hammerhead Resources' first fundraising round was a $180M undisclosed-stage round in March 2014. The most recent completed round was a $300M undisclosed-stage round in September 2018.

Hammerhead Resources funding rounds

Hammerhead Resources funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedDeal Summary
Sep 2018Undisclosed stageRiverstone Energy$300MHammerhead Resources Inc., a privately owned oil and gas producer focused on the liquids-rich Montney play in Alberta, Canada, secured a preferred share equity commitment of up to C$300 million on September 17-18, 2018, led by affiliates of Riverstone Holdings LLC. Riverstone Energy Limited (REL), through its partnership, held approximately 31% of Hammerhead on a fully diluted basis and viewed it as its largest holding, representing 26.9% of REL's gross assets as of June 30, 2018. The commitment included a rights offering to certain existing common shareholders, with pricing at C$3.00 per share, aimed at providing financial flexibility for organic growth, particularly in developing the Gold Creek and Karr areas using multi-well pads and advanced completion technologies. At the time, Hammerhead was producing over 28,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), with 42% weighted towards light oil and liquids, expecting to average over 27,000 boe/d for 2018—a 40% increase from 2017. Since Riverstone's initial investment in 2014, production had grown at a compound annual growth rate exceeding 70%, accompanied by substantial increases in cash flow and reserves. As of December 31, 2017, REL had invested $295.3 million of its $307.3 million commitment in Hammerhead, valuing its interest at $561.2 million (1.9x gross MOIC), with the company controlling over 400,000 net acres and more than 2,000 net drilling locations in the Montney and Duvernay formations. REL had previously invested $64 million in Hammerhead in Q1 2017 via warrant exercise, contributing to total investments of $194 million that year across its portfolio. The 2018 equity commitment built on prior capital, with REL's participation to be announced later. Hammerhead differentiated itself through balance sheet strength, liquids growth, and secured egress.
Aug 2015Seed-$3M-
Mar 2014Undisclosed stageRiverstone (lead)$180MHammerhead Resources is a Calgary-based private oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the liquids-rich Montney play in Alberta, Canada, operating over 400,000 net acres with more than 2,000 net drilling locations in the Montney and Duvernay formations. Riverstone Holdings made its initial investment in Hammerhead on March 27, 2014, via an investment agreement, marking the start of significant growth; by 2018, production had increased almost ten-fold to 31,000 boepd from inception levels, with reserves growing to 369 mmboe. Following the 2014 investment, Hammerhead demonstrated strong operational performance, achieving a compound annual production growth rate over 70% by 2018, with current production exceeding 28,000 boe/day (42% light oil and liquids weighting) and 2018 annual average projected at over 27,000 boe/day, up 40% from 2017. Riverstone provided further support with a preferred share equity commitment of up to C$300 million in 2019, priced at $3.00/share, led by Riverstone affiliates, who were the largest shareholders; REL (Riverstone Energy Limited) had committed $307.5 million by end-2018, investing $295.3 million, valuing its stake at $438.9 million or 1.5x gross MOIC. Hammerhead's assets remained core to Riverstone's portfolio, representing 26.9% of REL's gross assets as of mid-2018, with REL owning ~31% on a fully diluted basis. Later developments included a 2023 SPAC merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV valued at C$1.39 billion enterprise value, followed by a purchase implying C$2.55 billion enterprise value. The company pursued carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives requiring C$240 million capital from 2023-2029 to double production and cut emissions 79% from 2021 levels by 2029.

Who has invested in Hammerhead Resources?

2 investors have backed Hammerhead Resources across its funding rounds, including Riverstone and Riverstone Energy.

Lead investors include Riverstone.


Hammerhead Resources Investors

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Hammerhead Resources Competitors

Hammerhead Resources competitors include listed companies like Bangchak Corporation, BKV Corporation, Aker Solutions and Alpha Metallurgical, and private ones like Peace River Oil Partnership and Yantai Wanhua Petrochemical.

Public and private companies comparable to Hammerhead Resources
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Bangchak CorporationThailandThailandPublicly listed$15B$834M$1.9B0.3x
BKV CorporationUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$1.1B$510M$1.9B2.2x
Aker SolutionsNorwayNorwayPublicly listed$6.7B$507M$1.9B0.3x
Alpha MetallurgicalUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$2.1B$80M$1.9B0.7x
Peace River Oil PartnershipCanadaCalgaryPrivate--$1.8B-
Yantai Wanhua PetrochemicalChinaChinaPrivate--$2.6B-

Hammerhead Resources Public Comps

Hammerhead Resources is no longer listed, but its public comps include Bangchak Corporation, BKV Corporation, Aker Solutions, Alpha Metallurgical, NGL Energy Partners, CIMC Enric, LandBridge, Headwater Exploration, World Kinect and Liberty Energy.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Bangchak Corporation$15B$834M0.4x0.3x7.2x2.7x
BKV Corporation$1.1B$510M3.0x2.2x6.8x6.6x
Aker Solutions$6.7B$507M0.3x0.3x3.3x3.3x
Alpha Metallurgical$2.1B$80M0.7x0.7x19.4x11.2x
NGL Energy Partners$3.2B$336M1.9x1.6x17.8x8.4x
CIMC Enric$4B$273M0.4x0.4x5.6x4.9x
LandBridge$199M$126M15.8x12.7x25.0x14.1x
Headwater Exploration$442M$233M4.3x4.3x8.1x6.2x

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Common questions about Hammerhead Resources

When was Hammerhead Resources founded?Hammerhead Resources was founded in 2010.
Where is Hammerhead Resources headquartered?Hammerhead Resources is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Is Hammerhead Resources publicly listed?No, Hammerhead Resources was acquired by Veren in November 2023.
Who acquired Hammerhead Resources?Hammerhead Resources was acquired by Veren in November 2023.
How much was Hammerhead Resources acquired for?Hammerhead Resources was acquired for $1.9B in November 2023, a 4.1x revenue multiple.
How much funding has Hammerhead Resources raised?Hammerhead Resources has raised $483M across 3 funding rounds.
What was Hammerhead Resources' last funding round?Hammerhead Resources' last funding round was a $300M undisclosed-stage round in September 2018.
Who are Hammerhead Resources' investors?Hammerhead Resources' investors include Riverstone Energy and Riverstone.
Which companies are comparable to Hammerhead Resources?Companies comparable to Hammerhead Resources include Bangchak Corporation, BKV Corporation, Aker Solutions, Alpha Metallurgical, Peace River Oil Partnership and Yantai Wanhua Petrochemical.

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