Norway-based seismic specialists TGS and PGS ASA said Monday they had agreed on the principal terms of a merger of TGS and PGS "to create a strong full-service energy data company." The transaction is expected to be completed as a statutory merger pursuant to Norwegian corporate law, with merger consideration to PGS shareholders in the form... Continue Reading →
Two firms embark on merger quest to create ‘formidable force’ in offshore energy market intelligence
(OET) Aberdeen-based Archer Knight (Holdings) Limited has revealed a merger deal to acquire Singapore’s Energy Maritime Associates (EMA), which will enable both players to redefine their position in the offshore energy market intelligence landscape while paving the way for an expanded employment plan. This merger, which combines two specialist offshore energy advisory firms with distinct... Continue Reading →
New acquisition enriches Expro’s subsea well access offering in Americas
(OET) UK-headquartered energy services provider Expro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Houston-based offshore services provider, PRT Offshore, which will enable it to enhance its portfolio of services and solutions within the subsea well access sector in North and Latin America (NLA). This will also boost PRT Offshore’s surface equipment offerings in Europe, Sub-Saharan... Continue Reading →
Seadrill CEO on Q2: ‘We Delivered Strong Results’
(OE) Offshore drilling rig contractor Seadrill said Tuesday it had generated $414 million in total operating revenues, a sequential increase of $148 million, or 56%, benefitting from contracted rigs acquired as part of the Aquadrill transaction, completed on April 3, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled from $85 million in the prior quarter to $159 million, or... Continue Reading →
Chevron’s $6 billion second-quarter profit tops analysts’ outlook
(Reuters) - Chevron Corp's (CVX.N) second-quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates, the company said on Sunday, and Chief Executive Michael Wirth also signaled the number two U.S. oil company remains open to more acquisitions and to increasing shareholder distributions this year. In a rare preview of its results that coincided with the announced retirement of its finance... Continue Reading →
Hexicon Board Rejects European Actor’s Takeover Bid, Citing Undervaluation
(OE) The board of the Swedish floating wind technology developer Hexicon has rejected a bid on the company from an unnamed "European actor." The bid, which was conditional of the board's recommendation, was set at SEK 1.5 per share, corresponding to a value of SEK 545 million (currently around $53 million) for the entire company. ... Continue Reading →
OWC to Acquire Danish Offshore Wind Consultancy Company
(OW) Offshore Wind Consultants, an ABL Group company headquartered in London, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of Denmark-based offshore wind consultancy, Delta Wind Partners (DWP). The acquisition, expected to close in the third quarter, is said to expand OWC’s technical offering in wind turbines and in consultancy at... Continue Reading →
Subsea 7’s offer to acquire DOF’s entire issued share capital about to expire
Subsea 7’s offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Norway’s DOF Group is expiring at the end of today, 19 June, after the rejection from DOF’s board. Subsea 7 made a proposal on 15 June to the Board of Directors of DOF to acquire the entire issued share capital of the group, offering... Continue Reading →
Subsea7 offer to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of DOF Group ASA
Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) announced today that it made a proposal to the Board of Directors of DOF Group ASA (“DOF”) on Thursday 15 June 2023 to acquire the entire issued share capital of DOF. Subsea7 has offered holders of DOF equity NOK 35 per share, comprised of NOK 7 in... Continue Reading →
Siemens Energy takes full control of Siemens Gamesa
(Reuters) - Minority shareholders of Siemens Gamesa on Tuesday approved a capital reduction for the remaining 2.21% stake parent Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) does not already own, paving the way for a full integration of the Spanish-based wind turbine maker. "This is an important step in preparing for full integration. Besides, the turnaround program at Siemens Gamesa, Mistral,... Continue Reading →