Drilling Tools (DTI) to Acquire Drill-N-Ream Patent Holder
Drilling Tools International Corporation DTI, a leading oilfield services company based in the United States, has entered into an agreement to acquire Superior Drilling Products, Inc. (“SDP”) in a cash-and-stock deal. The total consideration for the transaction is approximately $32.2 million. The deal is expected to be closed in the third quarter of 2024.
The acquisition supports DTI’s overall growth strategy to become a premier provider of quality solutions and services for the oil and gas drilling industry globally. According to DTI, the company operated as an exclusive distributor of SDP’s patented Drill-N-Ream well-bore conditioning tool in North America.
Through this acquisition, DTI will integrate SDP’s patented Drill-N-Ream well-bore conditioning tool into DTI’s existing technologies. This will help DTI gain access to potential markets in newer geographies. Furthermore, the move is expected to improve operational efficiencies and lower capital requirements and operating costs.
Management Comments
Drilling Tools has expressed its enthusiasm regarding the merger. It believes that integrating the patented Drill-N-Ream technology and SDP’s best-in-class engineering, design, and manufacturing capabilities, with DTI will help expand its range of product and service offerings. DTI also stated that the merger is anticipated to drive manufacturing and distribution savings alongside boosting rental revenues with the Drill-N-Ream in the Middle East. The global oilfield service provider also mentioned that the acquisition helped expand its growth opportunities, both in the domestic and international markets with a particular focus on the Middle East.
SDP also expressed its optimism regarding the merger and described it as a strategic move that will combine the strength and expertise of both companies to drive innovation and serve customers better. The merger will allow the company to generate increased shareholder value and expand its business in the domestic as well as international markets.
Zacks Rank and Key Picks
Currently, DTI holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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