M&A Deal Summary

Blue Water Energy Acquires CRC Evans

On May 23, 2019, private equity firm Blue Water Energy acquired energy services and equipment company CRC Evans from Heerema Marine Contractors

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blue Water Energy’s 12th transaction in the Energy Services and Equipment sector.
  • This is Blue Water Energy’s 9th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-05-23
Target CRC Evans
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Buyer(s) Blue Water Energy
Sellers(s) Heerema Marine Contractors
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

CRC Evans

Kintore, United Kingdom
website
CRC Evans is a provider of high-end pipeline welding, field joint coating, and spool base services to the energy industry, from Heerema Marine Contractors (“HMC”). CRC Evans was founded in 1936 and is based in Kintore, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Blue Water Energy is a private equity firm focused on building energy companies. Blue Water looks to invest up to $150 million per project with a focus on production, upstream equipment and services, and midstream/downstream equipment and services. Blue Water typically invests in partnership with experienced management teams that have a track record of value creation. Blue Water Energy was formed in 2011 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 24
Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) 12 of 15
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
Country (United Kingdom) 9 of 11
Year (2019) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-01 Edge Energy

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Edge Energy is a world-first solution to flaring, venting, and stranded wells. Using the Edge LNG gathering virtual pipeline, LNG is delivered directly to terminals or end-users, including power generators, transport fleets, or remote facilities with high-horsepower applications, as a cleaner diesel alternative. Edge Energy was founded in 2018 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-28 Varel Energy Solutions

Houston, Texas, United States

Varel Energy Solutions is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality roller cone and fixed cutter drill bits. The company's proprietary design capabilities, efficient manufacturing, and global sales force uniquely position to provide drill bits that deliver outstanding performance and value to customers. VIES is comprised of three business units: Varel Oil & Gas Drill Bits, Varel Mining, and Downhole Products. Varel Energy Solutions was founded in 1947 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Heerema Marine Contractors

Leiden, Netherlands

website


Category Company
Founded 1948
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Heerema Marine Contractors is a marine contractor in the international offshore oil and gas and renewables industry. Heerema Marine Contractors was founded in 1948 and is based in Leiden, Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 1