Baker Hughes and Cactus have accomplished the closing of their beforehand introduced three way partnership protecting Baker Hughes’ floor stress management (SPC) product line.
Beneath the phrases of the transaction, Cactus holds a 65% fairness stake within the three way partnership, whereas Baker Hughes retains the remaining 35%. Baker Hughes contributed its SPC enterprise to the enterprise and obtained roughly $344.5 million in money proceeds, earlier than customary closing changes.
The three way partnership combines Baker Hughes’ floor stress management portfolio with Cactus’ manufacturing and repair capabilities in stress management tools utilized in drilling, completion and manufacturing operations. The businesses mentioned the construction is meant to strengthen capital effectivity whereas sustaining Baker Hughes’ publicity to the SPC market.
Baker Hughes mentioned the transaction helps its broader portfolio administration technique, offering further liquidity and enabling capital redeployment towards higher-return alternatives. The corporate added that the proceeds will assist strengthen its stability sheet whereas bettering earnings and money move sturdiness.
Cactus, which has expanded its footprint in stress management applied sciences lately, will function the SPC enterprise as the bulk proprietor of the three way partnership.
The transaction was beforehand introduced earlier this yr and has now met all closing circumstances.
