CALGARY, Aug. 1, 2019 /CNW/ – Paramount Resources Ltd. (ʺParamountʺ or the ʺCompanyʺ) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced sale of its Karr 6-18 natural gas facility to CSV Midstream Solutions Corp. for total consideration of approximately $470 million. The consideration received by Paramount included approximately $330 million in cash plus a $140 million capital commitment to fund and complete the expansion of the facility.
The cash proceeds from the transaction will initially be used to reduce amounts drawn on the Company’s $1.5 billion bank credit facility, which totaled $827.3 million as at March 31, 2019.
ABOUT Paramount
Paramount is an independent, publicly traded, liquids-focused Canadian energy company that explores for and develops both conventional and unconventional petroleum and natural gas resources. The Company also pursues long-term strategic exploration and pre-development plays and holds a portfolio of investments in other entities. The Company’s principal properties are located in Alberta and British Columbia. Paramount’s Class A common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ʺPOUʺ.
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