TechnipFMC Reaches an Agreement to Acquire Plexus’ Exploration Wellhead Business
LONDON & PARIS & HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TechnipFMC (Paris:FTI) (NYSE:FTI) (ISIN:GB00BDSFG982) announces that an
agreement has been reached with Plexus Holding plc (“Plexus”) to acquire
Plexus’s Wellhead exploration equipment and services business for jack
up applications. In conjunction with TechnipFMC’s global footprint and
market presence, this portfolio expansion in the mudline and high
pressure high temperature (HPHT) arena enables TechnipFMC to be a
leading provider of products and services to the global jack up
exploration drilling market.
The business will be integrated into the TechnipFMC Surface Technologies
segment and will include the transfer of key personnel from Plexus, with
their specialized know-how, to ensure continuity and ongoing customer
support. The business will continue to operate from the existing
location in Dyce, Aberdeen, UK. Completion of the transaction is subject
to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions.
Richard Alabaster, President of TechnipFMC’s Surface Technologies
business, stated: “I am very pleased that we have reached this
agreement, which fits within TechnipFMC Surface Technologies’ strategy
to extend and strengthen our position in exploration-drilling products
and services while leveraging our global field presence. It also
enhances TechnipFMC’s capability in HPHT applications.”
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transaction with Plexus, including the satisfaction of the conditions to
consummation of the transaction; the Company’s ability to successfully
integrate Plexus’ operations and employees; the Company’s ability to
realize anticipated synergies and cost savings from the transaction with
Plexus; and the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of
the transaction with Plexus on relationships, including with employees,
suppliers, customers and competitors of the Company and Plexus. For
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TechnipFMC is a global leader in subsea, onshore/offshore, and surface
projects. With our proprietary technologies and production systems,
integrated expertise, and comprehensive solutions, we are transforming
our clients’ project economics.
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lifecycles from concept to project delivery and beyond. Through
innovative technologies and improved efficiencies, our offering unlocks
new possibilities for our clients in developing their oil and gas
resources.
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