Matahio Energy Pty. Ltd and Horizon Oil Limited (ASX:HZN) agreed to acquire Exxonmobil Exploration And Production Khorat Inc. from Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) for $50 million on March 24, 2025. Matahio Energy Pty. Ltd and Horizon Oil Limited will pay an amount of $40 million in cash Matahio Energy Pty. and an earnout/contingent payment of $10 million cash. As part of consideration, $50 million is paid towards common equity of Exxonmobil Exploration And Production Khorat Inc. The transaction will be financed through senior debt of $32 million. Horizon will purchase 75% of consideration ($30 million plus up to $7.5 million in contingent payments) with Matahio Energy Pty.Ltd. paying the balance. The transaction remains subject to customary completion conditions.

Macquarie Bank debt facility which will provide additional debt capacity for the acquisition of up to approximately $22 million, with up to a further $10 million of finance made available following completion of the acquisition.