OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental
Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) (The "Company") today announced that Franco-Nevada (NYSE & TSX: FNV) has agreed to pay
approximately $220 million for a stake in a newly-formed minerals subsidiary. In accordance with
the deal terms, the Company will receive the proceeds at closing, offsetting the majority of previously incurred capital
expenditures. The amount to be received by the Company at closing is subject to adjustment under the terms of the transaction
documents.
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In addition, the parties have also committed, subject to satisfaction of agreed upon development thresholds, to spend up to a
combined $125 million per year over the next three years to acquire additional minerals through the
newly-formed subsidiary. With a carry component on capital acquisition costs, the Company is to fund 20% of future mineral
acquisitions. The Company will be entitled to between 25% and 50% of total revenues generated by the minerals subsidiary based
upon performance relative to certain predetermined targets.
The Company subsidiary and Franco-Nevada have executed definitive documents evidencing the aforementioned divestiture and the
formation of the strategic relationship, subject to customary closing conditions, to acquire minerals in the SCOOP and STACK
plays of Oklahoma, primarily in areas operated by the Company. These areas offer prolific well
results, excellent economics, proximity to infrastructure and future upside via stacked hydrocarbon-bearing horizons.
"We could not be more pleased to team up with a leading royalty corporation in Franco-Nevada, who has a vast understanding of
the value of mineral ownership as evidenced by their long track-record of acquiring assets globally," said Harold Hamm, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are pleased to announce yet another growth vehicle to
Continental within our core business, complementing our existing assets and capturing incremental value for Continental
shareholders while also applying proceeds for further debt reduction."
"Collaborating with Continental to purchase minerals is a new business development opportunity for Franco-Nevada," stated
David Harquail, Chief Executive Officer of Franco-Nevada. "We are pleased to be able to work with
this best-in-class operator to further strengthen Franco-Nevada's overall portfolio."
RBC Capital Markets and Vinson & Elkins LLP acted as exclusive financial and legal advisors, respectively, to the
Company.
About Continental Resources
Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) is a top 10 independent oil producer in the U.S. Lower 48 and a leader in America's energy
renaissance. Based in Oklahoma City, Continental is the largest leaseholder and the largest
producer in the nation's premier oil field, the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The Company also has significant positions in Oklahoma, including
its SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer discoveries and the STACK plays. With a focus on the exploration and production of oil,
Continental has unlocked the technology and resources vital to American energy independence and our nation's leadership in the
new world oil market. In 2018, the Company will celebrate 51 years of operations. For more information, please visit www.CLR.com.
About Franco-Nevada
Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE & TSX: FNV) is the leading gold-focused royalty and stream company with a current market
capitalization of approximately $14 billion. Based in Toronto,
Canada, Franco-Nevada targets to have 80% of its business in precious metals and up to 20% of its business in non-precious
resources including oil & gas. Its business model provides investors with commodity price and exploration optionality while
limiting exposure to many of the risks of operating companies. Franco-Nevada is the gold
investment that works. For more information, please visit www.franco-nevada.com .
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