Weatherford International to Acquire NCS Multistage in Stock and Cash Deal

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NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Weatherford International plc, offering NCSM stockholders a choice of Weatherford common stock or a combination of stock and cash.

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• Definitive Acquisition Agreement

  Weatherford International plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.

• Consideration Details

  NCS Multistage stockholders can elect to receive either 0.554 shares of Weatherford common stock or a combination of 0.239 shares of Weatherford common stock and a cash amount equal to 0.137 shares of Weatherford common stock. On a blended basis, this is equivalent to 0.463 shares of Weatherford common stock per NCS Multistage share, with up to 19.99% payable in cash.

• Strategic Benefits and Synergies

  The acquisition is expected to expand Weatherford's well completions segment, deepen its capabilities in the unconventional space, and generate at least $15 million in annual cost synergies within 18 months of closing. The deal is also expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted Free Cash Flow per share.

• Approvals and Closing Timeline

  The transaction has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and NCS Multistage's controlling stockholder. It is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

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This definitive agreement for Weatherford International to acquire NCS Multistage represents a fundamental change for the company, providing a clear exit for shareholders. The deal integrates NCS Multistage's technology into a larger global entity, with expected annual cost synergies of at least $15 million and immediate accretion to adjusted Free Cash Flow per share for Weatherford.