- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) has signed an agreement to buy the Oil & Gas Division (Weir Oil & Gas) of the Weir Group PLC
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) has signed an agreement to buy the Oil & Gas Division (Weir Oil & Gas) of the Weir Group PLC, which is a Scotland-based global engineering business. Based near Fort Worth, Texas, Weir Oil & Gas produces a full line of pumps, flow iron, consumable parts, wellhead and pressure control products that are serviced via an extensive global network of service centers located near customer operations.
The purchase price of $405 million is to be paid in cash at closing. And the acquisition requires approval by Weir shareholders and is subject to review by various regulatory authorities as well as customary closing conditions. The transaction includes over 40 Weir Oil & Gas manufacturing and services locations and approximately 2,000 employees.
This acquisition is consistent with Caterpillar’s strategy to invest for long-term and profitable growth through operational excellence, expanded offerings, and services. And Caterpillar is taking advantage of its strong balance sheet to complete this acquisition that supports the enterprise strategy.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as Caterpillar’s exclusive financial advisor for the transaction.
KEY QUOTES:
“Combining Weir Oil & Gas’s established pressure pumping and pressure control portfolio with Cat’s engines and transmissions enables us to create additional value for customers. This acquisition will expand our offerings to one of the broadest product lines in the well service industry.”
— Joe Creed, Vice President of Caterpillar’s Oil & Gas and Marine Division
“We are pleased to have reached this agreement. Caterpillar is a great new home for Weir Oil & Gas, its world-class people, products and services. It will enable Weir Oil & Gas to continue to flourish, ensuring the business remains at the forefront of innovation and customer service in the future.”
— Jon Stanton, Weir Group CEO
Disclosure: I have a small position of CAT in my portfolio
