Excellence Logging Announces the Acquisition of Surface Data Logging Business from Weatherford International plc
Excellence Logging today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the surface data logging business of Weatherford International plc (the “Company” or “Weatherford”) for $50 million in cash.
As part of the agreement, Weatherford will sell all of its surface data logging equipment, technology and associated contracts and will transfer the related personnel to Excellence Logging. While with this transaction Weatherford will exit the surface data logging business, it plans to continue to maintain a close and collaborative relationship with Excellence Logging to provide bundled and integrated services to its customers including surface data logging.
This transaction is designed to maximize Weatherford shareholder value by refocusing the Company’s portfolio on the businesses most closely aligned with its long-term strategy and is expected to close in the first half of 2019. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and the purchase price is subject to customary post-closing working capital adjustments. Upon closing, Weatherford will use the net proceeds to reduce its debt.
“We are pleased to have signed an agreement with Excellence Logging, a company who shares our mindset and commitment to providing the highest level of service to our customers,” said Mark A. McCollum, President and Chief Executive Officer of Weatherford. “The similarities in approach, culture and experience will help ensure a smooth transition for our customers and our employees who will be joining Excellence Logging.”
“With the purchase of Weatherford’s surface data logging business, Excellence Logging will become the largest independent mud logging company in the oil and gas services sector,” said Bruno Burban, President and CEO of Excellence Logging. “Our singular dedication to innovation and the strength of our people-driven organization provide the clear focus on our business that drives our performance. The scale of Weatherford’s mud logging operations, long history in this business, and experienced personnel will complement our own to give us a truly global presence.”
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About Excellence Logging
Excellence Logging is a specialist oilfield services company with a focus on providing customers safe, and more technically advanced geological, surface formation evaluation, drilling monitoring, and light well intervention services. Formed in 2015, Excellence Logging benefits from an experienced management team, innovative research and engineering capabilities, and a collaborative approach to meeting customer needs. The company has operations in over 20 countries, employing more than 700 people. Excellence Logging was advised by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Deloitte LLP. For more information, visit www.exlog.com
About Weatherford
Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 90 countries and has a network of approximately 710 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities and employs approximately 28,450 people. For more information, visit www.weatherford.com and connect with Weatherford on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
