Exhibit 99.1
Callon and Carrizo Shareholders Approve Merger
HOUSTON, Dec. 20, 2019 – Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) (“Callon”) and Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRZO) (“Carrizo”) today announced that both companies’ common shareholders voted to approve all proposals necessary for the parties’ pendingall-stock transaction at today’s respective special meetings held by each company. The merger is expected to close by end of business today, December 20, 2019. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Carrizo shareholders will receive 1.75 shares of Callon common stock for each share of Carrizo common stock they own.
“We appreciate the strong support we received for our combination,” said Joe Gatto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Callon. “Together with Carrizo, we are creating a leading oil and gas company that is positioned to accelerate the achievement of our stated goals regarding increasing returns on capital and sustainable free cash flow generation. As a larger enterprise, we will employ a more efficient scaled development model that will drive a lower cost of supply and underpin resilient performance over time. We look forward to delivering to our shareholders and other stakeholders the significant benefits we believe this combination provides.”
About Callon
Callon is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition and development of unconventional onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas. This news release is posted on Callon’s website atwww.callon.com, and will be archived for subsequent review under the “News” link on the top of the homepage.
About Carrizo
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. is a Houston-based energy company actively engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas from resource plays located in the United States. Our current operations are principally focused on proven, producing oil and gas plays in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas and the Permian Basin in West Texas.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include all statements regarding the expected timing of the closing of the merger; the results, effects, benefits and synergies of the merger; wells anticipated to be drilled and placed on production; future levels of drilling activity and associated production and cash flow expectations; Callon’s 2019 production guidance and capital expenditure forecast; estimated reserve quantities and the present value thereof; and the implementation of Callon’s business plans and strategy, as well as statements including the words “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and words of similar meaning. These statements reflect Callon’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance based on management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved, and actual results could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and Callon
