Top 10 Independent with a World-Class Eagle Ford Position
Cres cent Energy to Acquire Eagle Ford Assets from Devon Energy
October 2026
Solidifying Crescent's World-Class Eagle Ford Position Rare Opportunity to Add Scale and Tier 1 Inventory in a Core Crescent Basin
~1 MM Gross Eagle Ford Acres
2nd Largest Eagle Ford Operator
(Gross Operated Oil Production - MBo/d)(2)
300
200
100
SQ
PF
0
1 2 3 4 5
Eagle Ford
6 7
Map does not include Crescent Royalties.
Status Quo Crescent Energy
Acquired Acreage
Other Operators
~$3.85 BN net purchase price(1); expected closing in Q4'26 or early 2027 (7/1/2026 effective date)
Key Acquisition Highlights
~68 Mboe/d(3)
(~55-60% Oil)
Oil-Weighted Production
~$2.3 BN
(PD PV-10)
Subs tantial Exis ting Production Value
>660 / >600
(Gross / Net 10k's)
High Return Inventory
~$50 MM
(Royalties EBITDA)(4)
Meaningfully Scales Cres cent Royalties
~3x | <$2 MM
(EV / EBITDA(5) I $ / Net 10k(6))
Attractive Valuation
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
Net purchase price is defined as headline purchase price less estimated purchase price adjustments, including, among other things, allocations of certain revenues and expenses based on a July 1, 2026 effective date.
Based on trailing 3-month average production for months with complete data (May-July) from Enverus. Peers include BP, COP, DVN, EOG, Flywheel, Ineos, MGY, MUR, Verdun and SM.
Represents July 2026 net production from internal forecast.
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Represents run-rate EBITDA. Non-GAAP measure that differs from similarly titled measures used in our and our peers' public disclos ures.
Based on Q2'26 annualized EBITDA for the acquired assets. Non-GAAP measure that differs from s imilarly titled measures used in our and our peers' public disclosures.
Value per net location based on net purchase price, less PD PV-10, less value of acquired royalties, divided by net locations (normalized to 10,000 ft).
Compelling Strategic and Financial RationaleAsset Quality + Strategic Fit = Value Creation Potential
✓
Solidifies World-Class Eagle Ford PositionDifferentiated strategic fit; assets directly offs et CRGY operations enhance Crescent's basin-leading position
Adds oil-weighted production and s ignificant Tier 1 inventory that immediately competes for capital
✓
Compelling Returns & AccretionStrong investment returns, in-line with Crescent's consistent
underwriting criteria
Meaningful accretion across all key metrics, including CFFO, FCF and NAV
✓
Accelerates Operational Value CreationDrives notable uplift in capital efficiency; reduces reinvestment rate
Applies Crescent's proven "buy assets and make them better"
operating playbook; ~$140 MM per year of opportunity identified
✓
Transforms Market-Leading Royalty PlatformDevon -owned minerals enhance Crescent Royalties through greater scale, operatorship and development visibility
Significant overlap with existing royalties footprint
Well-positioned versus public peers
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y 4
A Proven Eagle Ford ConsolidatorCRGY Eagle Ford Growth
Built a Basin-Leading Position in 3 Years
A Proven Track Record of Acquiring, Integrating and Improving Eagle Ford Assets
Leading Eagle Ford Position(1)
2022 Crescent Footprint
2023 Acquisitions
2024 Acquisitions
2025 Acquisitions 2026 YTD Acquisitions
9 Eagle Ford Acquisitions Since June 2023
>$200 MM Realized in Annual Synergies
Crescent Energy Eagle Ford Growth
June '23 | Pro Forma | Growth | |
Net Acres (000's) | ~138 | ~625 | ~4.5x |
Net Production (MBoe/d) | ~30 | ~235 | ~8.0x |
% Operated | ~65% | ~95% | ~1.5x |
Net Operated Locations | ~190 | ~1,450 | ~7.5x |
Basin Ranking (Gros s Op Production)(2) | 21st | 2nd | NA |
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
Note: Pro forma for the acquisition of Devon's Eagle Ford assets.
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Includes Cres cent Royalties acquisitions and acreage.
Data per Enverus.
Institutional Knowledge & Insight Drive Conviction
Exis ting Minerals Owners hip, Offs et Operations and Long-Dated Knowledge Provide Differentiated Ins ight into the As s et- Longstanding Minerals Position
- Offs et Operating Experience
-
Deep Technical Knowledge
Acquisition Area
Gonzales
DeWitt
Karnes
Acquired Assets CRGY Minerals Units CRGY Operated Units
Wilson
Significant Crescent Activity in the Acquisition Area
2011
2017
2024
2024
Jan. 2026
Acquisition of minerals in Blackhawk Field
Acquisition of minerals in Blackhawk Field
Acquisition of minerals in Karnes County
Acquisition of operated units in DeWitt County through SilverBow
merger
Acquisition of minerals in Blackhawk Field
and Karnes County
Devon Operated ✓ Devon Operated ✓ Devon Operated
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y 6
Accelerating Crescent's Operational Value Creation Higher Quality Inventory, Improved Capital Efficiency, Increas ed MarginsHigher Quality
Inventory
(Total Gross Locations by Breakeven)
>3,000
~50%
Lower Capital
Intensity
(Maintenance Reinvestment Rate)
and Enhanced Free Cas h FlowGreater FCF
Capacity
(5 Year Cum. Levered FCF)(1)
>$10.0 BN
>$7.5 BN
>$4.5 BN
Annualized Yield
~40%
~30%
~15%
$80
$70
$60
~2,000 | ||||
~1,000 | ||||
<$50 | <$60 | Total | ||
~6 | ~10 | >15 | ||
Inventory Life - Years | ||||
~45 - 50% | ||||
Maintenance Profile | SQ | PF | ||
Net Oil Production (MBo/d) | ~130 | ~170 | ||
Annual Capital ($ BN) | ~$1.4 | ~$1.8 | ||
Acquired Tier 1 Inventory Significantly Enhances Low Breakeven Inventory Life
Pro Forma Crescent Able to Maintain Oil Volumes with Reduced Capital Intensity
Higher Margins & Reduced Capital Intensity Drive
Increased FCF Generation
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
Note: Metrics based on internal management estimates.
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(1) Non-GAAP measure. See "Levered Free Cash Flow" in Disclaimer on page 2 for additional information.
Adding Significant Tier 1 Eagle Ford Inventory Premium Karnes Trough Res ource that Immediately Competes for CapitalCumulative Oil Production
(MBbl - 10k Normalized)
350
+45%
300
250
200
150
100
50
Acquired Asset Avg - 2023+
Acquired Asset Avg - 2026 YTD
Permian Basin Avg - 2023+ Eagle Ford Basin Avg - 2023+
0
0
6
12
18
Months
24
30
36
✓
Premium Eagle Ford Resource
Karnes Trough economics
compete with the best of the Lower 48
✓
Strong productivity and low breakevens
Immediately Competes for Capital
Attractive returns across a wider
✓
range of commodity prices
Strategic Fit with Current Eagle Ford Position
Builds on established operating and minerals position
Opportunity to drive improved
operating performance
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
Source: Enverus and IHS. 8
Buying Assets and Making Them Better: A RepeatableOperating Playbook
Track Record of Creating Value Through Operating, Development and Commercial Improvements ; Significant Opportunity Across Acquired As s ets~$100 MM / Year
Longer Laterals, Development Optimization, Pad Design
D&C
Opportunity
~$20 MM / Year
Field Optimization, Workovers, Operating Practices, Scale
Efficiencies
LOE
Opportunity
~$20 MM / Year
Direct Commercial Benefits from Larger Eagle Ford Footprint
Marketing Opportunity
Identified Significant Operating and Commercial Upside
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y 9
Development Optimization Driving Material Savings Executing on Crescent's Proven Optimization Playbook to Increase Capital Efficiency & ReturnsCrescent planning for s ignificantly longer lateral development across the acquired
assets, supporting a step change improvement in development costs
An Example of Crescent's Proven Optimization Playbook
(Average Lateral Length - ft)(1)
15,180
7,323
9,126
8,722
11,116
7,800
9,978
8,638
10,784
11,606
10
~6,500
~11,500
Prior
Operator
Prior
Operator
Prior
Operator
Prior
Operator
Prior
Operator
Prior
Operator
Acquisition #1
Acquisition #2
Acquisition #3
Acquisition #4
Acquisition #5
DVN Acquisition
+25%
+27%
+28%
+25%
+31%
+75%
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
For past acquisitions, average lateral lengths based on 36 months prior to Cres cent acquisition closing vs. Cres cent average lateral lengths s ince closing. For the Devon acquisition, average lateral lengths based on 36 months prior to acquisition announcement vs. Cres cent underwritten inventory average.
Significantly Increas ing Scale and Operators hip of Cres cent Royalties
Contributes
Attractive Scale
(EBITDA - $ MM)(1)
~$250
~$200
Status
Quo
Pro
Forma
Enhances
Development Visibility
(High-Confidence Net Locations)
>45
~35
Other ~25%
Other ~35%
COP ~35%
DVN ~20%
COP ~45%
CRGY
~40%
Status Quo
Pro Forma
Public Peer
Benchmarking
(EBITDA - $ MM)(2)
% Operated(3):
-% -% ~40% -% -% ~45%
~$2,210
~$330
~$360
~$250
~$160
~$95
WHK DMLP
BSM KRP VNOM
Royalties
>25%
Increase in
Cash Flow
Increase in
>25% High-Confidence
Inventory
CRGY Royalties Well Positioned vs.
Public Peers
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
Status quo EBITDA based on Q2'26 annualized EBITDA. Pro forma includes run-rate EBITDA from acquisition.
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Peers represent next-twelve-months of EBITDA per CapIQ as of October 2026. DMLP utilizes Q2'26 LTM actual EBITDA per CapIQ given lack of available consensus estimates. Cres cent Energy based on Q2'26 annualized EBITDA plus run-rate EBITDA from acquisition.
VNOM % operated illus tratively shows publicly disclosed FANG % operated of VNOM total Permian oil production.
Commitment to Balance Sheet Strength
✓
Balanced Financing, Greater Scale and Strong FCF Generation Support Debt Reduction and Continued Progres s Toward Inves tment GradeBalanced Financing Structure
Total Liquidity(1) |
~$1 BN |
Intend to fund the transaction with cash on hand and a balanced mix of debt and equity, subject to market conditions
✓
Clear Path to Rapid Deleveraging
Significant FCF generation
✓
Target YE'27 Leverage
~1.5x
Hedge position supports cash flow vis ibility
Maintain Strong Liquidity & Flexibility
✓
Target YE'28 Leverage
~1.0x
~$1 BN of liquidity(1) and no near-term maturities
Continued Progress Toward an Investment-Grade Credit Profile(2)
Scale, free cash flow and deleveraging support
continued ratings progression
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
Liquidity based on CEF RBL Elected Commitment of $2.0 BN less amount drawn less outstanding letters of credit plus cash outstanding.
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See "Credit Ratings" in Dis claimer on page 2 for additional information on credit ratings.
Asset Portfolio
Uinta
Permian
Eagle Ford
Pro Forma Crescent at a Glance
Inventory(2) Sub-$50: ~1,000
Total: >3,000
Production(1)
~400 Mboe/d
~65-70% liquids
Minerals
✓
Scaled, High-Quality Asset
Positions
Leading positions across Eagle Ford, Permian and Uinta
✓
#2 Eagle Ford oil producer
Durable FCF Generation
✓
Diversified portfolio of scaled assets supports durable FCF through cycles
Capital Allocation Flexibility
~6 years of <$50 BE inventory and ~10 years of <$60 BE inventory
Ability to allocate capital to the highest-returning opportunities
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
Current production shown as 2026E consensus estimates as of 9/18/26.
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Inventory based on internal management estimates.
Pro Forma Production
(2026E Consensus)(1)
Total Production (Mboe/d) Oil Production (Mbo/d)
2,304
Acquired Production Mix:
Oil
~55-60%
Eagle Ford
Gas
~15-25%
NGLs
~20-25%
~400 414 422 432
638
1,007
1,407
1,440
1,624
120
149 152 175
221
279
MGY NOG CRC MUR MTDR CHRD PR SM APA OVV FANG EOG OXY DVN COP
C R E S C E N T E N E R G Y
Current production shown as 2026E consensus estimates as of 9/18/26. 14
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