M&A Deal Summary

Patterson-UTI Acquires Ulterra Drilling Technologies

On July 5, 2023, Patterson-UTI acquired energy services and equipment company Ulterra Drilling Technologies from The Blackstone Group for 370M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Patterson-UTI’s 5th transaction in the Energy Services and Equipment sector.
  • This is Patterson-UTI’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Patterson-UTI’s 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Patterson-UTI’s 8th transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-07-05
Target Ulterra Drilling Technologies
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Buyer(s) Patterson-UTI
Sellers(s) The Blackstone Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 370M USD

Target

Ulterra Drilling Technologies

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Ulterra Drilling Technologies is a supplier of polycrystalline diamond compact drill bits to the oil and gas industry. Ulterra’s singular focus on PDC drilling technology allows it to deliver the highest level of customer service and customization to producers across a wide range of basins and geological formations, driving industry leading performance and durability. Ulterra Drilling Technologies was formed in 1927 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Buyer

Patterson-UTI

Houston, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1978
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Employees9,200
Revenue 5.4B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Patterson-UTI provide onshore contract drilling and pressure pumping services, operate land-based drilling rigs in oil and natural gas producing regions to exploration and production companies in North America. Patterson-UTI was founded in 1978 and is based in Houston, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 11
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 5 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 8
State: Texas M&A 8 of 8
Country: United States M&A 10 of 10
Year: 2023 M&A 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-15 NexTier Oilfield Solutions

Houston, Texas, United States

NexTier Oilfield Solutions is a provider of integrated completions focused on US land. The company delivers safe, efficient and innovative services that enable customers to win by accelerating production while generating leading returns. Its principal service offerings include horizontal and vertical fracturing, wireline perforation and logging, and engineered solutions. NexTier Oilfield Solutions was founded in 1973 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Blackstone Group

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 394.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 177 of 193
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 6 of 6
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 68 of 74
State: Texas M&A 23 of 24
Country: United States M&A 107 of 117
Year: 2023 M&A 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 50 of 60
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-12 CARD

Plano, Texas, United States

CARD is a provider of autism behavioral health services for children and adults affected by autism spectrum disorder. CARD was established in 1990 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-06 Lazeo

Paris, Italy

Lazeo is a provider of non-invasive aesthetic medicine services including laser hair removal, injectables, body contouring, and medical-grade facials. Lazeo was founded in 2009 and is based in Paris, Italy.

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