Shell (SHEL LN) to acquire ARC Resources (ARX CT) for CAD 32.80/shr

Shell's acquisition of ARC Resources for CAD 32.80 per share provides immediate access to significant production capacity, adding 379,000 BPD across liquids and gas.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 27 Apr 2026, 12:24 UTCOn the live feed at 12:04 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Acquisition adds 379k BPD immediately across liquids and gas.
Transaction expected to generate double digit returns, bolstering long-term cashflows, and is accretive to free cash flow per share from 2027 onwards.
ARC’s shareholders will receive CAD 8.20/shr in cash and 0.40247/shr ordinary shares of Shell, representing approximately 25% cash and 75% shares as of the 24th April 2026 market closing.

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This move is projected to enhance Shell's free cash flow from 2027, indicating a strategic investment aimed at long-term growth and stability in their cash flows. Investors should consider the implications for Shell's valuation and potential market positioning within the integrated oil and gas sector.

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