Deutsche Rohstoff CEO: M&A pipeline holds 5-10 targets

Deutsche Rohstoff AG (DROHF) CEO Jan-Philipp Weitz told the Deutsche Börse Scale Summit on June 24 that the company's acquisition pipeline contains five to ten potential targets, with a focus on U.S. oil and gas assets.

Speaking at the virtual investor event, Weitz said the company has identified targets across the Permian Basin and other U.S. shale plays. He described the current M&A environment as active, with asset prices adjusting after the 2025-2026 commodity cycle.

Deutsche Rohstoff has built a track record of acquiring producing assets, developing them, and selling at a premium. The company's model depends on identifying assets that larger operators overlook or want to shed for portfolio reasons. Weitz said the current pipeline reflects that strategy, with targets ranging from small private operators to corporate carve-outs.

The CEO also addressed the company's hedging approach. Deutsche Rohstoff locks in prices on a portion of its production to protect cash flows during downturns. Weitz said the current hedge book covers roughly 40% of expected 2026 output at prices above $65 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate crude.