I also think this is the new entity's strategy .....
"A factor that I haven't seen mentioned is that one of the benefits that will be derived from the merger is the ability to acquire more properties/leases. More assets and higher revenue equals more borrowing power for bigger and better fields. My bet is that they intend to acquire as much as they can get their hands on and IF they have the connections that we believe/hope they do, this could get very interesting over the next few months."