Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) (“H&P” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of KCA Deutag International Limited (KCA Deutag), establishing a global leader in onshore drilling.
President and CEO of H&P, John Lindsay, commented, “We are excited to complete this transformative acquisition and welcome KCA Deutag’s talented employees to H&P. Today marks an important milestone for our company, customers and shareholders as we create an organization with an enhanced global footprint, exceptional service capability and superior technology offering. We are focused on ensuring a seamless transition and delivering on the strategic and financial benefits of the transaction.”
Lindsay continued, “Over the past several months, team members across the company have been diligently working on the planning associated with this integration and providing excellent service to our customers. I am appreciative of and impressed by the entire team across our global operations for all of their hard work and commitment. I’d also like to thank KCA Deutag CEO Joseph Elkhoury for his support throughout this integration planning process and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
With the acquisition of KCA Deutag, H&P expects to deliver near- and long-term growth and value creation by:
- Accelerating the Company’s international growth strategy by significantly increasing its Middle East presence:
- Enhancing scale and diversification, with a robust geographic and operational mix across U.S. and international crude oil and natural gas markets; and
- Strengthening the Company’s cash flow with a more diversified and durable revenue stream.
As previously announced, H&P remains headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and John Lindsay continues to serve as President and CEO. Joseph Elkhoury, CEO of KCA Deutag, will not continue with H&P.
H&P expects to provide an updated outlook for fiscal year 2025 in connection with reporting fiscal first quarter 2025 results.
About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is committed to delivering industry leading drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for our customers and returns for shareholders. With operations in the most resilient basins throughout the world, H&P delivers the technology and engineering solutions to ensure a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies.
About KCA Deutag
With over 130 years of experience, KCA Deutag is a leading drilling, engineering and technology company working onshore and offshore with a focus on safety, quality and operational performance. It operates approximately 110 drilling rigs in 20 countries, either directly or through affiliates, employing people across Africa, Europe, Middle East and other geographies.